Apple M1 Max vs Core 2 Quad Q9550
Aggregate performance score
Apple M1 Max outperforms Core 2 Quad Q9550 by a whopping 842% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q9550 and Apple M1 Max processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 2133 | 521 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Laptop |
| Series | Core 2 Quad (Desktop) | Apple M-Series |
| Power efficiency | 1.47 | no data |
| Architecture codename | Yorkfield (2007−2009) | no data |
| Release date | no data (2024 years ago) | 18 October 2021 (3 years ago) |
Detailed specifications
Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q9550 and Apple M1 Max 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 cores | 4 (Quad-Core) | 10 (Deca-Core) |
| Threads | 4 | 10 |
| Base clock speed | no data | 2.06 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 2.83 GHz | 3.22 GHz |
| Bus rate | 1333 MHz | no data |
| L1 cache | no data | 2.9 MB |
| L2 cache | 12288 KB | 28 MB |
| L3 cache | no data | 48 MB |
| Chip lithography | 45 nm | 5 nm |
| Number of transistors | no data | 57000 Million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | no data |
Compatibility
Information on Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q9550 and Apple M1 Max 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.
| Socket | LGA775 | no data |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 95 Watt | no data |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q9550 and Apple M1 Max. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR1,DDR2,DDR3 | no data |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | no data | Apple M1 Max 32-Core GPU |
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.
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.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 1.53 | 14.42 |
| Physical cores | 4 | 10 |
| Threads | 4 | 10 |
| Chip lithography | 45 nm | 5 nm |
Apple M1 Max has a 842.5% higher aggregate performance score, 150% more physical cores and 150% more threads, and a 800% more advanced lithography process.
The Apple M1 Max is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Quad Q9550 in performance tests.
Note that Core 2 Quad Q9550 is a desktop processor while Apple M1 Max is a notebook one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Quad Q9550 and Apple M1 Max, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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