Intel Atom Z3770 vs Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650

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Intel Atom Z3770 CPU1 vs CPU2 Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650
Intel Atom Z3770 Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Atom Z3770 and the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the Intel Atom Z3770 4 core processor released in Q3/2013 with the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2008.
Intel Atom (108) Family Intel Core2 Quad (19)
Intel Atom Z3700 (16) CPU group Intel Core 2 Quad Q8000/Q9000 (16)
4 Generation 2
Bay Trail Architecture Yorkfield (Penryn)
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom Z3770 is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.46 GHz (2.39 GHz). The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 clocks with 3.00 GHz, has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.

Intel Atom Z3770 Characteristic Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650
4 Cores 4
4 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking ? No
1.46 GHz Frequency 3.00 GHz
2.39 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 Core) --
-- Turbo Frequency (All Cores) --

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Processors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor.

Intel Atom Z3770 Characteristic Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --

Internal Graphics

Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback.

Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1) GPU no iGPU
0.31 GHz GPU frequency --
0.67 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
7 GPU Generation --
22 nm Technology
2 Max. displays
4 Compute units --
32 Shader --
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
2 GB Max. GPU Memory --
11.2 DirectX Version --

Hardware codec support

A 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.

Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1) GPU no iGPU
No Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode Codec h264 No
No Codec VP9 No
No Codec VP8 No
No Codec AV1 No
Decode / Encode Codec AVC No
Decode Codec VC-1 No
Decode Codec JPEG No

Memory & PCIe

Up to 4 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Atom Z3770, while the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 17.1 GB/s enabled.

Intel Atom Z3770 Characteristic Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650
LPDDR3-1066 Memory DDR3-1066, DDR2-800
4 GB Max. Memory 16 GB
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
17.1 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 17.1 GB/s
No ECC No
-- L2 Cache 12.00 MB
2.00 MB L3 Cache --
-- PCIe version --
-- PCIe lanes --
-- PCIe Bandwidth --

Thermal Management

The Intel Atom Z3770 has a TDP of 3.5 W. The TDP of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 is 95 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

Intel Atom Z3770 Characteristic Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650
3.5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
90 °C Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The Intel Atom Z3770 has 2.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 22 nm. The cache of Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 is at 12.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 45 nm.

Intel Atom Z3770 Characteristic Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650
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 1380 Socket LGA 775
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-d
Yes AES-NI No
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q3/2013 Release date Q3/2008
-- Release price --
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Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 0 CPU benchmarks
Intel Atom Z3770 (0%)
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 (0%)
⌀ Multi core performance in 1 CPU benchmarks
Intel Atom Z3770 (31%)
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 (100%)

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.
Intel Atom Z3770 Intel Atom Z3770
4C 4T @ 1.46 GHz
739 (31%)
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz
2411 (100%)

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 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.
Intel Atom Z3770 Intel Atom Z3770
4C 4T @ 2.39 GHz
0 (0%)
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz
461 (100%)

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 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.
Intel Atom Z3770 Intel Atom Z3770
4C 4T @ 1.46 GHz
0 (0%)
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz
1742 (100%)

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.
Intel Atom Z3770 Intel Atom Z3770
4C 4T @ 2.39 GHz
0 (0%)
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz
469 (100%)

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.
Intel Atom Z3770 Intel Atom Z3770
4C 4T @ 1.46 GHz
0 (0%)
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz
1550 (100%)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.
Intel Atom Z3770 Intel Atom Z3770
Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1) @ 0.67 GHz
43 (100%)
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650
@ 0.00 GHz
0 (0%)

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.
Intel Atom Z3770 Intel Atom Z3770
4C 4T @ 1.46 GHz
0 (0%)
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz
1021 (100%)

Devices using this processor

Intel Atom Z3770 Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650
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