Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core 2 Quad Q9650 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 - 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 Q9650 has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.00 GHz. Up to 16 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 was released in Q3/2008. The AMD Ryzen 3 1200 has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.40 GHz. The CPU supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 3 1200 was released in Q1/2017. |
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Intel Core2 Quad (19) | Family | AMD Ryzen 3 (33) |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8000/Q9000 (16) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 1000 (15) |
2 | Generation | 1 |
Yorkfield (Penryn) | Architecture | Summit Ridge (Zen) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 is 3.00 GHz while the AMD Ryzen 3 1200 has 4 CPU cores and 4 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 3 1200 is at 3.10 GHz (3.40 GHz). |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.00 GHz | Frequency | 3.10 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.40 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.10 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 can use up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 17.1 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 3 1200 supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 42.7 GB/s. |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 |
DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 | Memory | DDR4-2666 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
17.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 42.7 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
12.00 MB | L2 Cache | 2.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 8.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | 3.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 20 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 19.7 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 is 95 W, while the AMD Ryzen 3 1200 has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 |
95 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 is manufactured in 45 nm and has 12.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen 3 1200 is manufactured in 14 nm and has a 10.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 |
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 | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
LGA 775 | Socket | AM4 (PGA 1331) |
VT-x, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q3/2008 | Release date | Q1/2017 |
-- | Release price | 120 $ |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 |
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