Atom C3558 vs Core 2 Quad Q9550

Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Quad Q9550
2008
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
1.47
Atom C3558
2017
4 cores / 4 threads, 16 Watt
1.53
+4.1%

Atom C3558 outperforms Core 2 Quad Q9550 by a minimal 4% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q9550 and Atom C3558 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking21702139
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.47
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesCore 2 Quad (Desktop)Intel Atom
Power efficiency1.469.04
Architecture codenameYorkfield (2007−2009)Goldmont (2016−2017)
Release dateno data15 August 2017 (7 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$86

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q9550 and Atom C3558 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads44
Base clock speedno data2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed2.83 GHz2.2 GHz
Bus rate1333 MHzno data
Multiplierno data22
L1 cache64K (per core)224 KB
L2 cache12288 KB8 MB
L3 cache0 KB8 MB
Chip lithography45 nm14 nm
Die size2x 107 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data83 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)71 °Cno data
Number of transistors820 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q9550 and Atom C3558 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 (Uniprocessor)
SocketLGA775FCBGA1310
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt16 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q9550 and Atom C3558. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
QuickAssistno data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data-
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data-

Security technologies

Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q9550 and Atom C3558 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDBno data+
Secure Bootno data+
Secure Keyno data+
SGXno data-
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q9550 and Atom C3558 are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q9550 and Atom C3558. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1,DDR2,DDR3DDR4: 2133
Maximum memory sizeno data256 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidthno data29.871 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q9550 and Atom C3558.

PCIe versionno data3
PCI Express lanesno data12
USB revisionno data3
Total number of SATA portsno data12
Max number of SATA 6 Gb/s Portsno data12
Number of USB portsno data8
Integrated LANno data2x10/2.5/1 GBE + 2x2.5/1 GBE

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 1.47
Atom C3558 1.53
+4.1%

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 Q9550 2338
Atom C3558 2431
+4%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.47 1.53
Chip lithography 45 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 16 Watt

Atom C3558 has a 4.1% higher aggregate performance score, a 221.4% more advanced lithography process, and 493.8% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core 2 Quad Q9550 and Atom C3558.

Note that Core 2 Quad Q9550 is a desktop processor while Atom C3558 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Quad Q9550 and Atom C3558, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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