Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 | MediaTek Dimensity 9300 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core 2 Quad Q9300 or MediaTek Dimensity 9300 - 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 Core 2 Quad Q9300 has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.50 GHz. Up to 16 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 was released in Q1/2008. The MediaTek Dimensity 9300 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.25 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The MediaTek Dimensity 9300 was released in Q4/2023. |
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Intel Core2 Quad (19) | Family | Mediatek Dimensity (36) |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8000/Q9000 (16) | CPU group | MediaTek Dimensity 9300 (1) |
2 | Generation | 5 |
Yorkfield (Penryn) | Architecture | Cortex-X4 / -A720 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 is 2.50 GHz while the MediaTek Dimensity 9300 has 8 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the MediaTek Dimensity 9300 is at 3.25 GHz. |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 9300 |
4 | Cores | 8 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.50 GHz | A-Core | 3.25 GHz 1x Cortex-X4 |
-- | B-Core | 2.85 GHz 3x Cortex-X4 |
-- | C-Core | 2.00 GHz 4x Cortex-A720 |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 9300 |
-- | AI hardware | Mediatek APU |
-- | AI specifications | MediaTek APU 790 @ 33 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 or MediaTek Dimensity 9300 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 | ARM Immortalis-G720 MC12 |
GPU frequency | 1.00 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | -- |
Technology | 4 nm | |
Max. displays | 0 | |
-- | Compute units | 12 |
-- | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
-- | DirectX Version | 12 |
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 iGPU | GPU | ARM Immortalis-G720 MC12 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 can use up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 17.1 GB/s. The MediaTek Dimensity 9300 supports up to 16 GB of memory in 4 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 76.8 GB/s. |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 9300 |
DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 | Memory | LPDDR5X-9600 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
17.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
6.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | 18.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 is 95 W, while the MediaTek Dimensity 9300 has a TDP of 12.5 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 9300 |
95 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 12.5 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 is manufactured in 45 nm and has 6.00 MB cache. The MediaTek Dimensity 9300 is manufactured in 4 nm and has a 18.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 9300 |
45 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv9-A (64 bit) |
MMX, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4.1 | ISA extensions | -- |
LGA 775 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-d | Virtualization | None |
No | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Android |
Q1/2008 | Release date | Q4/2023 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9300
8C 8T @ 3.25 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9300
8C 8T @ 3.25 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9300
8C 8T @ 3.25 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9300
8C 8T @ 3.25 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9300
8C 8T @ 3.25 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9300
8C 8T @ 3.25 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300
@ 0.00 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9300
ARM Immortalis-G720 MC12 @ 1.00 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9300
8C 8T @ 3.25 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9300
8C 8T @ 3.25 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9300
8C 8T @ 3.25 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9300
8C 8T @ 3.25 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 | MediaTek Dimensity 9300 |
Unknown | Unknown |