Core i5-4278U 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 i5-4278U
2014
2 cores / 4 threads, 28 Watt
1.78
+47.1%

Core i5-4278U outperforms Core 2 Quad Q9100 by a considerable 47% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Quad Q9100 and Core i5-4278U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking23442028
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesCore 2 QuadIntel Core i5
Power efficiency2.546.01
Architecture codenamePenryn (2008−2011)Haswell (2013−2015)
Release dateAugust 2008 (16 years ago)21 July 2014 (10 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$315

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Quad Q9100 and Core i5-4278U 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads44
Base clock speed2.26 GHz2.6 GHz
Boost clock speed2.26 GHz3.1 GHz
Bus rate1066 MHz5 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB128 KB
L2 cache6 MB (per die)512 KB
L3 cache0 KB3 MB
Chip lithography45 nm22 nm
Die size2x 107 mm2181 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Number of transistorsno data1300 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage range1.05V-1.175Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Quad Q9100 and Core i5-4278U 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
SocketPGA478FCBGA1168
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt28 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Quad Q9100 and Core i5-4278U. 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-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology-2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Demand Based Switching-no data
AMT+no data
FSB parity-no data

Security technologies

Core 2 Quad Q9100 and Core i5-4278U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protection-+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Quad Q9100 and Core i5-4278U are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
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 i5-4278U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR3
Maximum memory sizeno data16 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidthno data25.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel Iris Graphics 5100
Max video memoryno data2 GB
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.1 GHz
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core 2 Quad Q9100 and Core i5-4278U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core 2 Quad Q9100 and Core i5-4278U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data3280x2000@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data3200x2000@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core 2 Quad Q9100 and Core i5-4278U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data11.2/12
OpenGLno data4.3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Quad Q9100 and Core i5-4278U.

PCIe versionno data2
PCI Express lanesno data12

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
i5-4278U 1.78
+47.1%

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
i5-4278U 2821
+47.3%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.21 1.78
Physical cores 4 2
Chip lithography 45 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 28 Watt

Core 2 Quad Q9100 has 100% more physical cores.

i5-4278U, on the other hand, has a 47.1% higher aggregate performance score, a 104.5% more advanced lithography process, and 60.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-4278U 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 i5-4278U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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