Core 2 Quad Q9650 vs Core i7-4750HQ

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-4750HQ
2013
4 cores / 8 threads, 47 Watt
3.68
+130%

i7-4750HQ outperforms Core 2 Quad Q9650 by a whopping 130% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-4750HQ and Core 2 Quad Q9650 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking14662052
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Yorkfield (2007−2009)
Release date4 June 2013 (11 years ago)August 2008 (16 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$434no data

Detailed specifications

Core i7-4750HQ and Core 2 Quad Q9650 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)
Threads84
Base clock speed2 GHz3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.2 GHz3 GHz
Bus typeDMI 2.0no data
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
Multiplier20no data
L1 cache256 KB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB6 MB (per die)
L3 cache6 MB0 KB
Chip lithography22 nm45 nm
Die size260 mm22x 107 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C71 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)100 °Cno data
Number of transistors1700 Million820 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage rangeno data0.85V-1.3625V

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-4750HQ and Core 2 Quad Q9650 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
SocketFCBGA1364LGA775
Power consumption (TDP)47 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-4750HQ and Core 2 Quad Q9650. 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+-
AVX+-
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Demand Based Switchingno data-
FDI+no data
FSB parityno data-
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued

Security technologies

Core i7-4750HQ and Core 2 Quad Q9650 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-4750HQ and Core 2 Quad Q9650 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-4750HQ and Core 2 Quad Q9650. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR1, DDR2, DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel Iris Pro Graphics 5200no data
Max video memory2 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-4750HQ and Core 2 Quad Q9650 integrated GPUs.

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

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-4750HQ and Core 2 Quad Q9650 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.43840x2160@30Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGA2880x1800@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-4750HQ and Core 2 Quad Q9650 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/12no data
OpenGL4.3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-4750HQ and Core 2 Quad Q9650.

PCIe version3no 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.

i7-4750HQ 3.68
+130%
Core 2 Quad Q9650 1.60

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.

i7-4750HQ 5689
+130%
Core 2 Quad Q9650 2473

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i7-4750HQ 1003
+164%
Core 2 Quad Q9650 380

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i7-4750HQ 3220
+201%
Core 2 Quad Q9650 1069

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.68 1.60
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 22 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 47 Watt 95 Watt

i7-4750HQ has a 130% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more threads, a 104.5% more advanced lithography process, and 102.1% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-4750HQ is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Quad Q9650 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-4750HQ is a notebook processor while Core 2 Quad Q9650 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-4750HQ and Core 2 Quad Q9650, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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