Ultra 9 288V vs Phenom X4 9550

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Aggregate performance score

Phenom X4 9550
2008
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
1.08
Core Ultra 9 288V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 30 Watt
12.60
+1067%

Core Ultra 9 288V outperforms Phenom X4 9550 by a whopping 1067% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Phenom X4 9550 and Core Ultra 9 288V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2426629
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency1.0438.30
Architecture codenameAgena (2007−2008)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release dateMarch 2008 (16 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)

Detailed specifications

Phenom X4 9550 and Core Ultra 9 288V 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads48
Base clock speedno data3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed2.2 GHz5.1 GHz
Bus rateno data37 MHz
L1 cache128 KB (per core)192 KB (per core)
L2 cache512 KB (per core)2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache2 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography65 nm3 nm
Die size285 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Number of transistors450 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Phenom X4 9550 and Core Ultra 9 288V 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
SocketAM2+Intel BGA 2833
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt30 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Phenom X4 9550 and Core Ultra 9 288V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Phenom X4 9550 and Core Ultra 9 288V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Phenom X4 9550 and Core Ultra 9 288V are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Phenom X4 9550 and Core Ultra 9 288V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataArc 140V

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Phenom X4 9550 and Core Ultra 9 288V.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanesno data4

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 X4 9550 1.08
Ultra 9 288V 12.60
+1067%

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 X4 9550 1656
Ultra 9 288V 19288
+1065%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.08 12.60
Physical cores 4 8
Threads 4 8
Chip lithography 65 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 30 Watt

Ultra 9 288V has a 1066.7% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 2066.7% more advanced lithography process, and 216.7% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 9 288V is our recommended choice as it beats the Phenom X4 9550 in performance tests.

Note that Phenom X4 9550 is a desktop processor while Core Ultra 9 288V is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Phenom X4 9550 and Core Ultra 9 288V, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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