AMD Phenom II X4 940 BE vs Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300
Comparative analysis of AMD Phenom II X4 940 BE and Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 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).
Differences
Reasons to consider the AMD Phenom II X4 940 BE
- CPU is newer: launch date 10 month(s) later
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- Around 20% higher clock speed: 3 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
- 2x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- Around 12% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 1212 vs 1082
- Around 18% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 2351 vs 1996
- Around 14% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 397 vs 348
- Around 24% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 1331 vs 1074
- 8x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 3.763 vs 0.473
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Launch date | January 2009 vs March 2008 |
| Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
| Maximum frequency | 3 GHz vs 2.5 GHz |
| L1 cache | 128 KB (per core) vs 256 KB |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 1212 vs 1082 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 2351 vs 1996 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 397 vs 348 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 1331 vs 1074 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 3.763 vs 0.473 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300
- 3x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- Around 32% lower typical power consumption: 95 Watt vs 125 Watt
- 2.2x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 24.465 vs 11.035
| Specifications (specs) | |
| L2 cache | 6144 KB vs 512 KB (per core) |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 95 Watt vs 125 Watt |
| Benchmarks | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 24.465 vs 11.035 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: AMD Phenom II X4 940 BE
CPU 2: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300
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| Name | AMD Phenom II X4 940 BE | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 1212 | 1082 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 2351 | 1996 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 397 | 348 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 1331 | 1074 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 3.763 | 0.473 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 11.035 | 24.465 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.192 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 3.856 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| AMD Phenom II X4 940 BE | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Deneb | Yorkfield |
| Launch date | January 2009 | March 2008 |
| Place in performance rating | 2878 | 2879 |
| Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Price now | $49.99 | |
| Processor Number | Q9300 | |
| Series | Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors | |
| Status | Discontinued | |
| Value for money (0-100) | 18.63 | |
Performance |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Die size | 258 mm | 164 mm2 |
| L1 cache | 128 KB (per core) | 256 KB |
| L2 cache | 512 KB (per core) | 6144 KB |
| L3 cache | 6144 KB (shared) | |
| Manufacturing process technology | 45 nm | 45 nm |
| Maximum frequency | 3 GHz | 2.5 GHz |
| Number of cores | 4 | 4 |
| Transistor count | 758 million | 456 million |
| Unlocked | ||
| Base frequency | 2.50 GHz | |
| Bus Speed | 1333 MHz FSB | |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 71 °C | |
| 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) | 125 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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