AMD Phenom II X4 810 vs Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650
Comparative analysis of AMD Phenom II X4 810 and Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s), 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s).
Differences
Reasons to consider the AMD Phenom II X4 810
- CPU is newer: launch date 6 month(s) later
- 2x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- 5.6x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 3.314 vs 0.587
- Around 6% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.172 vs 0.162
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Launch date | February 2009 vs August 2008 |
| L1 cache | 128 KB (per core) vs 64 KB (per core) |
| Benchmarks | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 3.314 vs 0.587 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.172 vs 0.162 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650
- Around 15% higher clock speed: 3 GHz vs 2.6 GHz
- 3x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- Around 24% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 1283 vs 1034
- Around 26% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 2479 vs 1971
- Around 26% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 444 vs 352
- Around 16% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 1400 vs 1207
- 3.9x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 30.945 vs 7.907
- Around 25% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 4.276 vs 3.432
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Maximum frequency | 3 GHz vs 2.6 GHz |
| L2 cache | 6144 KB (per die) vs 512 KB (per core) |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 1283 vs 1034 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 2479 vs 1971 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 444 vs 352 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 1400 vs 1207 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 30.945 vs 7.907 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 4.276 vs 3.432 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: AMD Phenom II X4 810
CPU 2: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650
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| Name | AMD Phenom II X4 810 | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 1034 | 1283 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 1971 | 2479 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 352 | 444 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 1207 | 1400 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 3.314 | 0.587 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 7.907 | 30.945 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.172 | 0.162 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 3.432 | 4.276 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 0 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 1.175 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| AMD Phenom II X4 810 | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Deneb | Yorkfield |
| Launch date | February 2009 | August 2008 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $116 | |
| Place in performance rating | 2985 | 2987 |
| Price now | $115.99 | $54.49 |
| Value for money (0-100) | 7.94 | 22.69 |
| Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Processor Number | Q9650 | |
| Series | Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors | |
| Status | Discontinued | |
Performance |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Die size | 258 mm | 214 mm2 |
| L1 cache | 128 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 512 KB (per core) | 6144 KB (per die) |
| L3 cache | 4096 KB (shared) | |
| Manufacturing process technology | 45 nm | 45 nm |
| Maximum frequency | 2.6 GHz | 3 GHz |
| Number of cores | 4 | 4 |
| Transistor count | 758 million | 820 million |
| Base frequency | 3.00 GHz | |
| Bus Speed | 1333 MHz FSB | |
| Maximum core temperature | 71.4°C | |
| VID voltage range | 0.8500V-1.3625V | |
Memory |
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| Supported memory types | DDR3 | DDR1, DDR2, DDR3 |
Compatibility |
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| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Sockets supported | AM3 | LGA775 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 95 Watt | 95 Watt |
| Low Halogen Options Available | ||
| Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm | |
Security & Reliability |
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| Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
| Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
| FSB parity | ||
| Idle States | ||
| Intel 64 | ||
| Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
| Intel® Demand Based Switching | ||
| Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
| Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
| Thermal Monitoring | ||
Virtualization |
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| Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
| Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
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