Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400s vs AMD FX-8150

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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400s CPU1 vs CPU2 AMD FX-8150
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400s AMD FX-8150

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400s and the AMD FX-8150 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400s 4 core processor released in Q1/2009 with the AMD FX-8150 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2011.
Intel Core2 Quad (19) Family AMD FX (30)
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8000/Q9000 (16) CPU group AMD FX-8000 (11)
2 Generation 2
Yorkfield (Penryn) Architecture Vishera (Bulldozer)
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400s is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.66 GHz. The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The AMD FX-8150 clocks with 3.60 GHz (4.20 GHz), has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.

Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400s Characteristic AMD FX-8150
4 Cores 8
4 Threads 8
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking ? Yes
2.66 GHz Frequency 3.60 GHz
-- Turbo Frequency (1 Core) 4.20 GHz
-- Turbo Frequency (All Cores) 4.20 GHz

NPU AI performance

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.

Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400s Characteristic AMD FX-8150
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
-- NPU + CPU + iGPU --

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

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.

no iGPU GPU no iGPU
GPU frequency --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- GPU Generation --
Technology
Max. displays
-- Compute units --
-- Shader --
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
-- Max. GPU Memory --
-- 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.

no iGPU GPU no iGPU
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 & PCIe

Up to 16 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400s, while the AMD FX-8150 supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 29.9 GB/s enabled.

Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400s Characteristic AMD FX-8150
DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 Memory DDR3-1866
16 GB Max. Memory
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
17.1 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 29.9 GB/s
No ECC Yes
6.00 MB L2 Cache --
-- L3 Cache 8.00 MB
-- PCIe version --
-- PCIe lanes --
-- PCIe Bandwidth --

Thermal Management

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400s has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP of the AMD FX-8150 is 125 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400s Characteristic AMD FX-8150
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400s has 6.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 45 nm. The cache of AMD FX-8150 is at 8.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm.

Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400s Characteristic AMD FX-8150
45 nm Technology 32 nm
Monolithic Chip design Unknown
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
MMX, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4.1 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
LGA 775 Socket AM3+
VT-x, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
No AES-NI Yes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q1/2009 Release date Q4/2011
-- Release price 140 $
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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.
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400s Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400s
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD FX-8150 AMD FX-8150
8C 8T @ 4.20 GHz
512 (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 Core 2 Quad Q9400s Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400s
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD FX-8150 AMD FX-8150
8C 8T @ 4.20 GHz
2431 (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 Core 2 Quad Q9400s Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400s
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD FX-8150 AMD FX-8150
8C 8T @ 4.20 GHz
7720 (100%)

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 Core 2 Quad Q9400s Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400s
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD FX-8150 AMD FX-8150
8C 8T @ 3.60 GHz
1287 (100%)

Devices using this processor

Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400s AMD FX-8150
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