Core 2 Quad Q9550 vs Phenom II X6 1075T

VS

Aggregate performance score

Phenom II X6 1075T
2010
6 cores / 6 threads, 125 Watt
2.16
+46.9%
Core 2 Quad Q9550
2008
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
1.47

Phenom II X6 1075T outperforms Core 2 Quad Q9550 by a considerable 47% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Phenom II X6 1075T and Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q9550 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking18582170
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.22no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Seriesno dataCore 2 Quad (Desktop)
Power efficiency1.641.46
Architecture codenameThuban (2010)Yorkfield (2007−2009)
Release date21 September 2010 (14 years ago)no data
Launch price (MSRP)$260no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

no data

Detailed specifications

Phenom II X6 1075T 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads64
Base clock speed3 GHzno data
Boost clock speed3.5 GHz2.83 GHz
Bus rateno data1333 MHz
L1 cache128 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache512 KB (per core)12288 KB
L3 cache6 MB (shared)0 KB
Chip lithography45 nm45 nm
Die size346 mm22x 107 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data71 °C
Number of transistors904 million820 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Phenom II X6 1075T 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
SocketAM3LGA775
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Phenom II X6 1075T and Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q9550. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Phenom II X6 1075T and Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q9550. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR1,DDR2,DDR3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Phenom II X6 1075T and Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q9550.

PCIe version2.0no 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.

Phenom II X6 1075T 2.16
+46.9%
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.

Phenom II X6 1075T 3438
+47%
Core 2 Quad Q9550 2338

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.16 1.47
Physical cores 6 4
Threads 6 4
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 95 Watt

Phenom II X6 1075T has a 46.9% higher aggregate performance score, and 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads.

Core 2 Quad Q9550, on the other hand, has 31.6% lower power consumption.

The Phenom II X6 1075T is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Quad Q9550 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Phenom II X6 1075T and Core 2 Quad Q9550, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

Vote for your favorite

Do you think we are right or mistaken in our choice? Vote by clicking "Like" button near your favorite CPU.


AMD Phenom II X6 1075T
Phenom II X6 1075T
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
Core 2 Quad Q9550

Similar processor comparisons

We picked several similar comparisons of processors in the same market segment and performance relatively close to those reviewed on this page.

Community ratings

Here you can see how users rate the processors, as well as rate them yourself.


3.7 280 votes

Rate Phenom II X6 1075T on a scale of 1 to 5:

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
4.1 1876 votes

Rate Core 2 Quad Q9550 on a scale of 1 to 5:

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

Questions & comments

Here you can ask a question about Phenom II X6 1075T or Core 2 Quad Q9550, agree or disagree with our judgements, or report an error or mismatch.