Intel Core2 Duo E4600 vs Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400
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CPU comparisonIntel Core2 Duo E4600 or Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 - 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 Core2 Duo E4600 has 2 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.40 GHz. Up to 16 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core2 Duo E4600 was released in Q4/2007. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.66 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 was released in Q3/2008. |
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| Intel Core2 Duo | Family | Intel Core2 Quad |
| Intel Core 2 Duo E4000/E6000 | CPU group | Intel Core 2 Quad Q8000/Q9000 |
| 1 | Generation | 2 |
| Conroe (Core) | Architecture | Yorkfield (Penryn) |
| Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
| -- | Predecessor | -- |
| -- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core2 Duo E4600 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Duo E4600 is 2.40 GHz while the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 has 4 CPU cores and 4 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 is at --. |
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| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 2 | Threads | 4 |
| normal | Core architecture | normal |
| No | Hyperthreading | No |
| Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
| 2.40 GHz | Frequency | 2.66 GHz |
| -- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
| -- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Internal GraphicsThe Intel Core2 Duo E4600 or Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 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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| no iGPU | GPU | no iGPU |
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| Technology | ||
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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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| No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
| No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
| No | Codec h264 | No |
| No | Codec VP9 | No |
| No | Codec VP8 | No |
| No | Codec AV1 | No |
| No | Codec AVC | No |
| No | Codec VC-1 | No |
| No | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core2 Duo E4600 can use up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is --. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to --. |
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| DDR2-1066, DDR3-1333 | Memory | DDR2-800, DDR3-1066 |
| 16 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
| 2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
| -- | Bandwidth | -- |
| No | ECC | No |
| 2.00 MB | L2 Cache | 6.00 MB |
| L3 Cache | ||
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Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core2 Duo E4600 is 65 W, while the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 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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| 65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 95 W |
| -- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
| -- | TDP up | -- |
| -- | TDP down | -- |
| -- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core2 Duo E4600 is manufactured in 65 nm and has 2.00 MB cache. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 is manufactured in 45 nm and has a 2.00 MB cache. |
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| 65 nm | Technology | 45 nm |
| Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
| x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
| MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3 | ISA extensions | MMX, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4.1 |
| LGA 775 | Socket | LGA 775 |
| VT-x | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d |
| No | AES-NI | No |
| Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
| Q4/2007 | Release date | Q3/2008 |
| -- | 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 Core2 Duo E4600
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400
4C 4T @ 2.66 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 Core2 Duo E4600
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400
4C 4T @ 2.66 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 Core2 Duo E4600
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Single-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 Core2 Duo E4600
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400
4C 4T @ 2.66 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 Core2 Duo E4600
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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Devices using this processor |
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| Intel Core2 Duo E4600 | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 |
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