Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 vs AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748

Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 or AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748 - 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 Q9400 has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.66 GHz. Up to 16 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 was released in Q3/2008.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748 has 8 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.25 GHz. The CPU supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748 was released in Q4/2020.

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 is 2.66 GHz while the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748 has 8 CPU cores and 16 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748 is at 2.90 GHz (4.25 GHz).

The 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.

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 or AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748 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.

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.

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 can use up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 17.1 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748 supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 51.2 GB/s.

The thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 is 95 W, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748 has a TDP of 45 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently.

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 is manufactured in 45 nm and has 6.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen Embedded V2748 is manufactured in 7 nm and has a 12.00 MB cache.