Core i9-9940X vs Core 2 Quad Q9100

Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Quad Q9100
2008
4 cores / 4 threads, 45 Watt
1.21
Core i9-9940X
2018
14 cores / 28 threads, 165 Watt
17.61
+1355%

Core i9-9940X outperforms Core 2 Quad Q9100 by a whopping 1355% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Quad Q9100 and Core i9-9940X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2328350
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data5.08
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesCore 2 QuadIntel Core i9
Power efficiency2.5410.10
Architecture codenamePenryn (2008−2011)Skylake (server) (2017−2018)
Release dateAugust 2008 (16 years ago)19 October 2018 (6 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$1,387

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core 2 Quad Q9100 and Core i9-9940X 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)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads428
Base clock speed2.26 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed2.26 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 3.0
Bus rate1066 MHz4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplierno data33
L1 cache64 KB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache6 MB (per die)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB19.25 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nm14 nm
Die size2x 107 mm2484 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C88 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+
VID voltage range1.05V-1.175Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Quad Q9100 and Core i9-9940X 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 (Uniprocessor)
SocketPGA478FCLGA2066
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt165 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Quad Q9100 and Core i9-9940X. 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-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology-2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
TSX-+
Demand Based Switching-no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
AMT+no data
FSB parity-no data

Security technologies

Core 2 Quad Q9100 and Core i9-9940X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Quad Q9100 and Core i9-9940X are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Quad Q9100 and Core i9-9940X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR4-2666
Maximum memory sizeno data128 GB
Max memory channelsno data4
Maximum memory bandwidthno data85.33 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Quad Q9100 and Core i9-9940X.

PCIe versionno data3.0
PCI Express lanesno data44

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
i9-9940X 17.61
+1355%

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
i9-9940X 27975
+1361%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.21 17.61
Physical cores 4 14
Threads 4 28
Chip lithography 45 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 165 Watt

Core 2 Quad Q9100 has 266.7% lower power consumption.

i9-9940X, on the other hand, has a 1355.4% higher aggregate performance score, 250% more physical cores and 600% more threads, and a 221.4% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i9-9940X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Quad Q9100 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core 2 Quad Q9100 is a notebook processor while Core i9-9940X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Quad Q9100 and Core i9-9940X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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