Pentium G3220 vs Core 2 Quad Q9100

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Quad Q9100
2008
4 cores / 4 threads, 45 Watt
1.20
+2.6%
Pentium G3220
2013
2 cores / 2 threads, 54 Watt
1.17

Core 2 Quad Q9100 outperforms Pentium G3220 by a minimal 3% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Quad Q9100 and Pentium G3220 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking23482370
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.13
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesCore 2 Quadno data
Power efficiency2.542.07
Architecture codenamePenryn (2008−2011)Haswell (2013−2015)
Release dateAugust 2008 (16 years ago)1 September 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$71

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core 2 Quad Q9100 and Pentium G3220 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)
Threads42
Base clock speed2.26 GHz3 GHz
Boost clock speed2.26 GHz3 GHz
Bus rate1066 MHz5 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache6 MB (per die)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nm22 nm
Die size2x 107 mm2177 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistorsno data1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage range1.05V-1.175Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Quad Q9100 and Pentium G3220 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
SocketPGA4781150
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt54 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Quad Q9100 and Pentium G3220. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
AMT+no data
FSB parity-no data

Security technologies

Core 2 Quad Q9100 and Pentium G3220 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Quad Q9100 and Pentium G3220 are enumerated here.

VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Quad Q9100 and Pentium G3220. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR3

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel HD (Haswell)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Quad Q9100 and Pentium G3220.

PCIe versionno data3.0

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 1.20
+2.6%
Pentium G3220 1.17

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
+1.9%
Pentium G3220 1880

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.20 1.17
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 45 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 54 Watt

Core 2 Quad Q9100 has a 2.6% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and 20% lower power consumption.

Pentium G3220, on the other hand, has a 104.5% more advanced lithography process.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core 2 Quad Q9100 and Pentium G3220.

Be aware that Core 2 Quad Q9100 is a notebook processor while Pentium G3220 is a desktop one.


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