AMD A6-5400K | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 | |
CPU comparisonAMD A6-5400K or Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The AMD A6-5400K has 2 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.80 GHz. Up to GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD A6-5400K was released in Q3/2012. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.83 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 was released in Q1/2008. |
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AMD A (112) | Family | Intel Core2 Quad (19) |
AMD A6-5000 (3) | CPU group | Intel Core 2 Quad Q8000/Q9000 (16) |
4 | Generation | 2 |
Kabini (Jaguar) | Architecture | Yorkfield (Penryn) |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD A6-5400K has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD A6-5400K is 3.60 GHz (3.80 GHz) while the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 has 4 CPU cores and 4 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 is at 2.83 GHz. |
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AMD A6-5400K | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 |
2 | Cores | 4 |
2 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.60 GHz | Frequency | 2.83 GHz |
3.80 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
3.80 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The AMD A6-5400K or Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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AMD Radeon HD 7540D | GPU | no iGPU |
0.64 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
4 | GPU Generation | -- |
32 nm | Technology | |
2 | Max. displays | |
3 | Compute units | -- |
192 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
11 | DirectX Version | -- |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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AMD Radeon HD 7540D | GPU | no iGPU |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode | Codec h264 | No |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD A6-5400K can use up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 29.9 GB/s. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 17.1 GB/s. |
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AMD A6-5400K | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 |
DDR3-1866 | Memory | DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 |
Max. Memory | 16 GB | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
29.9 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 17.1 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 12.00 MB |
1.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD A6-5400K is 65 W, while the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 has a TDP of 95 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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AMD A6-5400K | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 95 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD A6-5400K is manufactured in 28 nm and has 1.00 MB cache. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 is manufactured in 45 nm and has a 12.00 MB cache. |
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AMD A6-5400K | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 |
28 nm | Technology | 45 nm |
Unknown | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | MMX, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4.1 |
FM2 | Socket | LGA 775 |
AMD-V | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux | |
Q3/2012 | Release date | Q1/2008 |
45 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD A6-5400K
2C 2T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
AMD A6-5400K
2C 2T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
AMD A6-5400K
2C 2T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
AMD A6-5400K
2C 2T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
AMD A6-5400K
2C 2T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
AMD A6-5400K
2C 2T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
AMD A6-5400K
2C 2T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
AMD A6-5400K
2C 2T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
AMD A6-5400K
AMD Radeon HD 7540D @ 0.64 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
@ 0.00 GHz |
AMD A6-5400K
2C 2T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD A6-5400K | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 |
Unknown | Unknown |