Core i5-11260H vs Core 2 Quad Q9100

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Quad Q9100
2008
4 cores / 4 threads, 45 Watt
1.21
Core i5-11260H
2021
6 cores / 12 threads, 35 Watt
9.92
+720%

Core i5-11260H outperforms Core 2 Quad Q9100 by a whopping 720% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Quad Q9100 and Core i5-11260H processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2330775
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesCore 2 QuadIntel Tiger Lake
Power efficiency2.5426.82
Architecture codenamePenryn (2008−2011)Tiger Lake-H (2021)
Release dateAugust 2008 (16 years ago)11 May 2021 (3 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Quad Q9100 and Core i5-11260H 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)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads412
Base clock speed2.26 GHz2.6 GHz
Boost clock speed2.26 GHz4.4 GHz
Bus rate1066 MHz8 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB96K (per core)
L2 cache6 MB (per die)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nm10 nm SuperFin
Die size2x 107 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
VID voltage range1.05V-1.175Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Quad Q9100 and Core i5-11260H 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 configuration21
SocketPGA478FCBGA1787
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Quad Q9100 and Core i5-11260H. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
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
AMT+no data
FSB parity-no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core 2 Quad Q9100 and Core i5-11260H technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
Secure Keyno data+
SGXno data-
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Quad Q9100 and Core i5-11260H 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 Q9100 and Core i5-11260H. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR4
Maximum memory sizeno data128 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidthno data51.2 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel® UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel® Processors
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.4 GHz
Execution Unitsno data16

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core 2 Quad Q9100 and Core i5-11260H integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core 2 Quad Q9100 and Core i5-11260H integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680x4320@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core 2 Quad Q9100 and Core i5-11260H integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Quad Q9100 and Core i5-11260H.

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 Q9100 1.21
i5-11260H 9.92
+720%

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 Q9100 1915
i5-11260H 15752
+723%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.21 9.92
Physical cores 4 6
Threads 4 12
Chip lithography 45 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 35 Watt

i5-11260H has a 719.8% higher aggregate performance score, 50% more physical cores and 200% more threads, a 350% more advanced lithography process, and 28.6% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-11260H is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Quad Q9100 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Quad Q9100 and Core i5-11260H, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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