Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s | AMD Phenom II X3 720 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core 2 Quad Q9550s or AMD Phenom II X3 720 - 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 Q9550s has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.83 GHz. Up to 16 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s was released in Q1/2008. The AMD Phenom II X3 720 has 3 cores with 3 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.80 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Phenom II X3 720 was released in Q1/2009. |
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Intel Core2 Quad (19) | Family | AMD Phenom II (52) |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8000/Q9000 (16) | CPU group | AMD Phenom II - 700 (9) |
2 | Generation | 3 |
Yorkfield (Penryn) | Architecture | Heka (K10) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.83 GHz. The AMD Phenom II X3 720 has 3 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.80 GHz. |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X3 720 |
4 | Cores | 3 |
4 | Threads | 3 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.83 GHz | Frequency | 2.80 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Phenom II X3 720 can connect up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X3 720 |
DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 | Memory | DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
17.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 21.3 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
12.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | 6.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s has a TDP of 65 W, that of the AMD Phenom II X3 720 is 95 W. |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X3 720 |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 95 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s has a 12.00 MB cache, while the AMD Phenom II X3 720 cache has a total of 6.00 MB. |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X3 720 |
45 nm | Technology | 45 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Unknown |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
MMX, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4.1 | ISA extensions | SSE3, SSE4a |
LGA 775 | Socket | AM3 |
VT-x, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V |
No | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q1/2008 | Release date | Q1/2009 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X3 720
3C 3T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X3 720
3C 3T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X3 720
3C 3T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X3 720
3C 3T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X3 720
3C 3T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X3 720
3C 3T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X3 720
3C 3T @ 2.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s | AMD Phenom II X3 720 |
Unknown | Unknown |