AMD Ryzen 3 1200 [12nm] | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen 3 1200 [12nm] or Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 - 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 Ryzen 3 1200 [12nm] has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.40 GHz. Up to 64 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 3 1200 [12nm] was released in Q2/2020. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.50 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 was released in Q1/2008. |
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AMD Ryzen 3 (33) | Family | Intel Core2 Quad (19) |
AMD Ryzen 2000 (9) | CPU group | Intel Core 2 Quad Q8000/Q9000 (16) |
2 | Generation | 2 |
Pinnacle Ridge (Zen+) | Architecture | Yorkfield (Penryn) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen 3 1200 [12nm] has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 3 1200 [12nm] is 3.10 GHz (3.40 GHz) while the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 has 4 CPU cores and 4 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 is at 2.50 GHz. |
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AMD Ryzen 3 1200 [12nm] | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.10 GHz | Frequency | 2.50 GHz |
3.40 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
3.10 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD Ryzen 3 1200 [12nm] can use up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 42.7 GB/s. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 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 Ryzen 3 1200 [12nm] | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
42.7 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 17.1 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 6.00 MB |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
20 | PCIe lanes | -- |
19.7 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD Ryzen 3 1200 [12nm] is 65 W, while the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 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 Ryzen 3 1200 [12nm] | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 95 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen 3 1200 [12nm] is manufactured in 12 nm and has 8.00 MB cache. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 is manufactured in 45 nm and has a 6.00 MB cache. |
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AMD Ryzen 3 1200 [12nm] | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 |
12 nm | Technology | 45 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 | ISA extensions | MMX, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4.1 |
AM4 (PGA 1331) | Socket | LGA 775 |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q2/2020 | Release date | Q1/2008 |
55 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen 3 1200 [12nm]
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 3 1200 [12nm]
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 3 1200 [12nm]
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 3 1200 [12nm]
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 3 1200 [12nm]
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 3 1200 [12nm]
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 3 1200 [12nm]
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 3 1200 [12nm]
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen 3 1200 [12nm] | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 |
Unknown | Unknown |