Intel Atom C2730 vs Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300
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CPU comparison with benchmarks
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CPU comparisonIntel Atom C2730 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 Intel Atom C2730 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.40 GHz. Up to 32 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Atom C2730 was released in Q3/2013. 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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| Intel Atom (108) | Family | Intel Core2 Quad (19) |
| Intel Atom C2000 (7) | CPU group | Intel Core 2 Quad Q8000/Q9000 (16) |
| 3 | Generation | 2 |
| Avoton | Architecture | Yorkfield (Penryn) |
| Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
| -- | Predecessor | -- |
| -- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Atom C2730 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.70 GHz (2.40 GHz). The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 has 4 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.50 GHz. |
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| Intel Atom C2730 | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 |
| 8 | Cores | 4 |
| 8 | Threads | 4 |
| normal | Core architecture | normal |
| No | Hyperthreading | No |
| No | Overclocking ? | No |
| 1.70 GHz | Frequency | 2.50 GHz |
| 2.40 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
| 2.40 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Atom C2730 supports a maximum of 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 can connect up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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| Intel Atom C2730 | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 |
| DDR3L-1600, DDR3-1600 | Memory | DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 |
| 32 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
| 2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
| 25.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 17.1 GB/s |
| Yes | ECC | No |
| -- | L2 Cache | 6.00 MB |
| 4.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
| 2.0 | PCIe version | -- |
| 8 | PCIe lanes | -- |
| 4.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Atom C2730 has a TDP of 12 W, that of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 is 95 W. |
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| Intel Atom C2730 | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 |
| 12 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 95 W |
| -- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
| -- | TDP up | -- |
| -- | TDP down | -- |
| -- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Atom C2730 has a 4.00 MB cache, while the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 cache has a total of 6.00 MB. |
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| Intel Atom C2730 | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 |
| 22 nm | Technology | 45 nm |
| Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
| x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
| SSE4.1, SSE4.2 | ISA extensions | MMX, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4.1 |
| BGA 1283 | Socket | LGA 775 |
| VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d |
| Yes | AES-NI | No |
| Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
| Q3/2013 | Release date | Q1/2008 |
| 130 $ | Release price | -- |
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Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
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Intel Atom C2730
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
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Intel Atom C2730
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)
Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
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Intel Atom C2730
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)
Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
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Intel Atom C2730
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark
Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
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Intel Atom C2730
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)
The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.
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Intel Atom C2730
8C 8T @ 1.70 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
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Intel Atom C2730
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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| Intel Atom C2730 | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 |
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