AMD Athlon 64 X2 FX-60 vs Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550

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Combined performance score

Core 2 Quad Q9550
1.52
+153%

Core 2 Quad Q9550 outperforms Athlon 64 X2 FX-60 by 153% in our combined benchmark results.

General info

Comparing Core 2 Quad Q9550 and Athlon 64 X2 FX-60 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking20032648
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Value for money2.80no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesCore 2 Quad (Desktop)2x Athlon 64 (Desktop)
Architecture codenameYorkfield (2007−2009)Toledo (2006)
Release dateno datano data
Current price$54 no data
Value for money

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Technical specs

Core 2 Quad Q9550 and Athlon 64 X2 FX-60 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
Boost clock speed2.83 GHz2.6 GHz
Bus support1333 MHz1000 MHz
L2 cache12288 KBno data
Chip lithography45 nm90 nm
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Quad Q9550 and Athlon 64 X2 FX-60 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.

SocketLGA775no data
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt110 Watt

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Quad Q9550 and Athlon 64 X2 FX-60. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1,DDR2,DDR3no data

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 Q9550 1.52
+153%
Athlon 64 X2 FX-60 0.60

Core 2 Quad Q9550 outperforms Athlon 64 X2 FX-60 by 153% in our combined benchmark results.


3DMark06 CPU

3DMark06 is a discontinued DirectX 9 benchmark suite from Futuremark. Its CPU part contains two scenarios, one dedicated to artificial intelligence pathfinding, another to game physics using PhysX package.

Benchmark coverage: 19%

Core 2 Quad Q9550 4230
+116%
Athlon 64 X2 FX-60 1960

Core 2 Quad Q9550 outperforms Athlon 64 X2 FX-60 by 116% in 3DMark06 CPU.

Gaming performance

Advantages and disadvantages


Performance score 1.52 0.60
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 45 nm 90 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 110 Watt

The Core 2 Quad Q9550 is our recommended choice as it beats the Athlon 64 X2 FX-60 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Quad Q9550 and Athlon 64 X2 FX-60, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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