Core i3-1305U vs Core 2 Quad Q9300

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Quad Q9300
2008
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
1.30
Core i3-1305U
2023
5 cores / 6 threads, 15 Watt
5.74
+342%

Core i3-1305U outperforms Core 2 Quad Q9300 by a whopping 342% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Contents

Core 2 Quad Q9300 Core 2 Quad Q9300
i3-1305U i3-1305U

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Quad Q9300 and Core i3-1305U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking22941141
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Raptor Lake-U
Power efficiency1.2534.89
Architecture codenameYorkfield (2007−2009)Raptor Lake-U (2023)
Release dateMarch 2008 (16 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$309

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Quad Q9300 and Core i3-1305U 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)5 (Penta-Core)
Threads46
Base clock speed2.5 GHz1.6 GHz
Boost clock speed2.5 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus rate1333 MHzno data
L1 cache64K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache6 MB (shared)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB10 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size2x 81 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)71 °Cno data
Number of transistors456 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
VID voltage range0.85V-1.3625Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Quad Q9300 and Core i3-1305U 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 configuration11
SocketLGA775FCBGA1744
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Quad Q9300 and Core i3-1305U. 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)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Demand Based Switching-no data
FSB parity+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core 2 Quad Q9300 and Core i3-1305U 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 Q9300 and Core i3-1305U are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Quad Q9300 and Core i3-1305U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1, DDR2, DDR3DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267
Maximum memory sizeno data96 GB
Max memory channelsno data2

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel® UHD Graphics for 13th Gen Intel® Processors
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.25 GHz
Execution Unitsno data64

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core 2 Quad Q9300 and Core i3-1305U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core 2 Quad Q9300 and Core i3-1305U 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 Q9300 and Core i3-1305U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Quad Q9300 and Core i3-1305U.

PCIe versionno data4.0
PCI Express lanesno data8

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 Q9300 1.30
i3-1305U 5.74
+342%

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 Q9300 1984
i3-1305U 8789
+343%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary

Performance score 1.30 5.74
Physical cores 4 5
Threads 4 6
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 15 Watt

i3-1305U has a 341.5% higher aggregate performance score, 25% more physical cores and 50% more threads, and 533.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-1305U is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Quad Q9300 in performance tests.

Note that Core 2 Quad Q9300 is a desktop processor while Core i3-1305U is a notebook one.

Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Quad Q9300 and Core i3-1305U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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Community ratings

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