Core Ultra 9 285K vs Core 2 Quad Q9650

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Quad Q9650
2008
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
1.56
Core Ultra 9 285K
2024
24 cores / 24 threads, 125 Watt
43.07
+2661%

Core Ultra 9 285K outperforms Core 2 Quad Q9650 by a whopping 2661% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Quad Q9650 and Core Ultra 9 285K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking212153
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data74.33
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency1.5532.61
Architecture codenameYorkfield (2007−2009)Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release dateAugust 2008 (16 years ago)24 October 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$589

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core 2 Quad Q9650 and Core Ultra 9 285K 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)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads424
Base clock speed3 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz5.7 GHz
Bus rate1333 MHz250 MHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)112 KB (per core)
L2 cache6 MB (per die)3 MB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB36 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nm3 nm
Die size2x 107 mm2243 mm2
Maximum core temperature71 °Cno data
Number of transistors820 million17,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier-+
VID voltage range0.85V-1.3625Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Quad Q9650 and Core Ultra 9 285K 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
SocketLGA7751851
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Quad Q9650 and Core Ultra 9 285K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
AVX-+
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Demand Based Switching-no data
FSB parity-no data

Security technologies

Core 2 Quad Q9650 and Core Ultra 9 285K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Quad Q9650 and Core Ultra 9 285K are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Quad Q9650 and Core Ultra 9 285K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1, DDR2, DDR3DDR5 Depends on motherboard

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataArc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Quad Q9650 and Core Ultra 9 285K.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

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 Q9650 1.56
Ultra 9 285K 43.07
+2661%

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 Q9650 2479
Ultra 9 285K 68422
+2660%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.56 43.07
Physical cores 4 24
Threads 4 24
Chip lithography 45 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 125 Watt

Core 2 Quad Q9650 has 31.6% lower power consumption.

Ultra 9 285K, on the other hand, has a 2660.9% higher aggregate performance score, 500% more physical cores and 500% more threads, and a 1400% more advanced lithography process.

The Core Ultra 9 285K is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Quad Q9650 in performance tests.


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