Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 | Intel Core m3-8100Y | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core 2 Quad Q9400 or Intel Core m3-8100Y - 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 Intel Core m3-8100Y has 2 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.40 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core m3-8100Y was released in Q3/2018. |
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Intel Core2 Quad (19) | Family | Intel Core i3 (205) |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8000/Q9000 (16) | CPU group | Intel Core M 8 (1) |
2 | Generation | 8 |
Yorkfield (Penryn) | Architecture | Amber Lake Y |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe 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 Intel Core m3-8100Y has 2 CPU cores and 4 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core m3-8100Y is at 1.10 GHz (3.40 GHz). |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 | Characteristic | Intel Core m3-8100Y |
4 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.66 GHz | Frequency | 1.10 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.40 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 or Intel Core m3-8100Y 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 | Intel UHD Graphics 615 |
GPU frequency | 0.30 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.90 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 9.5 |
Technology | 14 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 24 |
-- | Shader | 192 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 8 GB |
-- | 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 | Intel UHD Graphics 615 |
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 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe 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 Intel Core m3-8100Y supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 29.9 GB/s. |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 | Characteristic | Intel Core m3-8100Y |
DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 | Memory | LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
17.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 29.9 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
6.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | 3.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 10 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 9.9 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 is 95 W, while the Intel Core m3-8100Y has a TDP of 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 Q9400 | Characteristic | Intel Core m3-8100Y |
95 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 5 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | 8 W |
-- | TDP down | 4.5 W |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 is manufactured in 45 nm and has 6.00 MB cache. The Intel Core m3-8100Y is manufactured in 14 nm and has a 4.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 | Characteristic | Intel Core m3-8100Y |
45 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
MMX, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4.1 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
LGA 775 | Socket | BGA 1515 |
VT-x, VT-d | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | |
Q3/2008 | Release date | Q3/2018 |
-- | Release price | 281 $ |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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Intel Core m3-8100Y
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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Intel Core m3-8100Y
2C 4T @ 1.10 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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Intel Core m3-8100Y
2C 4T @ 1.10 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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Intel Core m3-8100Y
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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Intel Core m3-8100Y
2C 4T @ 1.10 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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Intel Core m3-8100Y
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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Intel Core m3-8100Y
2C 4T @ 1.10 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Core m3-8100Y
Intel UHD Graphics 615 @ 0.90 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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Intel Core m3-8100Y
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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Intel Core m3-8100Y
2C 4T @ 1.10 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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Intel Core m3-8100Y
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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Intel Core m3-8100Y
2C 4T @ 1.10 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 | Intel Core m3-8100Y |
Unknown | GPD P2 Max Windows 10 Ultrabook GPD P2 MAX Ultra Mobiler Mini PC Laptop 8.9 Zoll Laptop ONE-Netbook OneMix 3s ASUS Chromebook Flip C434TA-AI0108 |