Opteron X2170 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
+30%
Opteron X2170
2016
4 cores / 4 threads, 25 Watt
1.20

Core 2 Quad Q9650 outperforms Opteron X2170 by a substantial 30% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Quad Q9650 and Opteron X2170 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking21212349
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency1.554.54
Architecture codenameYorkfield (2007−2009)Steppe Eagle (2016)
Release dateAugust 2008 (16 years ago)1 September 2016 (8 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Quad Q9650 and Opteron X2170 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 speed3 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz2.4 GHz
Bus rate1333 MHzno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache6 MB (per die)2 MB (shared)
L3 cache0 KB0 KB
Chip lithography45 nm28 nm
Die size2x 107 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature71 °Cno data
Number of transistors820 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage range0.85V-1.3625Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Quad Q9650 and Opteron X2170 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
SocketLGA775FT3
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt25 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Quad Q9650 and Opteron X2170. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Core 2 Quad Q9650 and Opteron X2170 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Quad Q9650 and Opteron X2170 are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Quad Q9650 and Opteron X2170. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1, DDR2, DDR3DDR3

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataRadeon R5E

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
+30%
Opteron X2170 1.20

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
+29.7%
Opteron X2170 1911

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.56 1.20
Chip lithography 45 nm 28 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 25 Watt

Core 2 Quad Q9650 has a 30% higher aggregate performance score.

Opteron X2170, on the other hand, has a 60.7% more advanced lithography process, and 280% lower power consumption.

The Core 2 Quad Q9650 is our recommended choice as it beats the Opteron X2170 in performance tests.

Note that Core 2 Quad Q9650 is a desktop processor while Opteron X2170 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Quad Q9650 and Opteron X2170, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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