Core 2 Quad Q9550 vs FX-9830P

Aggregate performance score

FX-9830P
2016
4 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
2.10
+42.9%
Core 2 Quad Q9550
2008
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
1.47

FX-9830P outperforms Core 2 Quad Q9550 by a considerable 43% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-9830P and Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q9550 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking18852170
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Bristol RidgeCore 2 Quad (Desktop)
Power efficiency5.681.46
Architecture codenameBristol Ridge (2016−2019)Yorkfield (2007−2009)
Release date31 May 2016 (8 years ago)no data

Detailed specifications

FX-9830P and Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q9550 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 GHzno data
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz2.83 GHz
Bus rateno data1333 MHz
L1 cache320 KB64K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per module)12288 KB
L3 cacheno data0 KB
Chip lithography28 nm45 nm
Die size250 mm22x 107 mm2
Maximum core temperature90 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data71 °C
Number of transistors3,100 million820 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on FX-9830P and Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q9550 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
SocketFP4LGA775
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-9830P and Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q9550. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
FMA+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-9830P and Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q9550 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-9830P and Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q9550. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4DDR1,DDR2,DDR3

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon R7 (Bristol Ridge) ( - 900 MHz)no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-9830P and Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q9550.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes8no 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.

FX-9830P 2.10
+42.9%
Core 2 Quad Q9550 1.47

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.

FX-9830P 3332
+42.5%
Core 2 Quad Q9550 2338

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.

FX-9830P 606
+63.8%
Core 2 Quad Q9550 370

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.

FX-9830P 1461
+40.8%
Core 2 Quad Q9550 1038

Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core

Cinebench R10 is an ancient ray tracing benchmark for processors by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. Its single core version uses just one CPU thread to render a futuristic looking motorcycle.

FX-9830P 3033
Core 2 Quad Q9550 3106
+2.4%

Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 10 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R10 using all the processor threads. Possible number of threads is limited by 16 in this version.

FX-9830P 9822
Core 2 Quad Q9550 10825
+10.2%

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 11.5 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R11.5 which uses all the processor threads. A maximum of 64 threads is supported in this version.

FX-9830P 4
+7.4%
Core 2 Quad Q9550 3

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.10 1.47
Chip lithography 28 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 95 Watt

FX-9830P has a 42.9% higher aggregate performance score, a 60.7% more advanced lithography process, and 171.4% lower power consumption.

The FX-9830P is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Quad Q9550 in performance tests.

Be aware that FX-9830P is a notebook processor while Core 2 Quad Q9550 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between FX-9830P and Core 2 Quad Q9550, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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