Core i3-1220P vs Core 2 Quad Q9000

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Quad Q9000
2009
4 cores / 4 threads, 45 Watt
1.03
Core i3-1220P
2022
10 cores / 12 threads, 28 Watt
9.50
+822%

Core i3-1220P outperforms Core 2 Quad Q9000 by a whopping 822% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Quad Q9000 and Core i3-1220P processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2460832
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core 2 QuadIntel Alder Lake-P
Power efficiency2.0930.94
Architecture codenamePenryn (2008−2011)Alder Lake-P (2022)
Release date1 January 2009 (15 years ago)23 February 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$348no data

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Quad Q9000 and Core i3-1220P basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads412
Base clock speed2 GHz1.5 GHz
Boost clock speed2 GHz4.4 GHz
Bus rate1066 MHzno data
L1 cacheno data80K (per core)
L2 cache6 MB1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB L2 Cache12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size107 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Number of transistors410 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
VID voltage range1.05V-1.175Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Quad Q9000 and Core i3-1220P compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configurationno data1
SocketPGA478FCBGA1744
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt28 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Quad Q9000 and Core i3-1220P. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI-+
FMA-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
TSX-+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Demand Based Switching-no data
FSB parity-no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core 2 Quad Q9000 and Core i3-1220P technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Quad Q9000 and Core i3-1220P are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Quad Q9000 and Core i3-1220P. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory sizeno data64 GB
Max memory channelsno data2

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel® UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel® Processors
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.1 GHz
Execution Unitsno data64

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core 2 Quad Q9000 and Core i3-1220P integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core 2 Quad Q9000 and Core i3-1220P integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core 2 Quad Q9000 and Core i3-1220P integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Quad Q9000 and Core i3-1220P.

PCIe versionno data4.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Core 2 Quad Q9000 1.03
i3-1220P 9.50
+822%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Core 2 Quad Q9000 1575
i3-1220P 14534
+823%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.03 9.50
Recency 1 January 2009 23 February 2022
Physical cores 4 10
Threads 4 12
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 28 Watt

i3-1220P has a 822.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 13 years, 150% more physical cores and 200% more threads, and 60.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-1220P is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Quad Q9000 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Quad Q9000 and Core i3-1220P, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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