Core 2 Quad Q9500 vs Core i7-10710U

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-10710U
2019
6 cores / 12 threads, 15 Watt
6.02
+330%
Core 2 Quad Q9500
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
1.40

Core i7-10710U outperforms Core 2 Quad Q9500 by a whopping 330% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-10710U and Core 2 Quad Q9500 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking10922212
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesComet Lakeno data
Power efficiency22.791.39
Architecture codenameComet Lake-U (2019−2020)no data
Release date21 August 2019 (5 years ago)no data (2024 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i7-10710U and Core 2 Quad Q9500 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads124
Base clock speed1.1 GHz2.83 GHz
Boost clock speed4.7 GHzno data
Bus rate4 GT/s1333 MHz
L1 cache64K (per core)no data
L2 cache256K (per core)no data
L3 cache12 MB (shared)6 MB L2 Cache
Chip lithography14 nm45 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °C71 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
VID voltage rangeno data0.85V-1.3625V

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-10710U and Core 2 Quad Q9500 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 configuration1no data
SocketFCBGA1528LGA775
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-10710U and Core 2 Quad Q9500. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI+-
FMA+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
Demand Based Switchingno data-

Security technologies

Core i7-10710U and Core 2 Quad Q9500 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-10710U and Core 2 Quad Q9500 are enumerated here.

VT-d+no data
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-10710U and Core 2 Quad Q9500. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4no data
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth45.8 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® UHD Graphics for 10th Gen Intel® Processorsno data
Max video memory32 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHzno data
Execution Units24no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-10710U and Core 2 Quad Q9500 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-10710U and Core 2 Quad Q9500 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096 x 2304@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-10710U and Core 2 Quad Q9500 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-10710U and Core 2 Quad Q9500.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes16no 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.

i7-10710U 6.02
+330%
Core 2 Quad Q9500 1.40

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.

i7-10710U 9563
+330%
Core 2 Quad Q9500 2224

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.02 1.40
Physical cores 6 4
Threads 12 4
Chip lithography 14 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 95 Watt

i7-10710U has a 330% higher aggregate performance score, 50% more physical cores and 200% more threads, a 221.4% more advanced lithography process, and 533.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-10710U is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Quad Q9500 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-10710U is a notebook processor while Core 2 Quad Q9500 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-10710U and Core 2 Quad Q9500, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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