Intel Core i7-870S | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-870S or Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s - 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 i7-870S has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.60 GHz. Up to 16 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-870S was released in Q2/2010. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.83 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s was released in Q1/2008. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | Intel Core2 Quad (19) |
Intel Core i7 800 (6) | CPU group | Intel Core 2 Quad Q8000/Q9000 (16) |
1 | Generation | 2 |
Lynnfield | Architecture | Yorkfield (Penryn) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
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-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-870S has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-870S is 2.66 GHz (3.60 GHz) while the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s has 4 CPU cores and 4 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s is at 2.83 GHz. |
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Intel Core i7-870S | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.66 GHz | Frequency | 2.83 GHz |
3.60 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i7-870S can use up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 21.3 GB/s. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 17.1 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i7-870S | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s |
DDR3-1333 | Memory | DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
21.3 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 17.1 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
1.00 MB | L2 Cache | 12.00 MB |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
2.0 | PCIe version | -- |
16 | PCIe lanes | -- |
8.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i7-870S is 82 W, while the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s 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 i7-870S | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s |
82 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-870S is manufactured in 45 nm and has 9.00 MB cache. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s is manufactured in 45 nm and has a 12.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i7-870S | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s |
45 nm | Technology | 45 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 | ISA extensions | MMX, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4.1 |
LGA 1156 | Socket | LGA 775 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d |
No | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q2/2010 | Release date | Q1/2008 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-870S
4C 8T @ 2.66 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
Intel Core i7-870S
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
Intel Core i7-870S
4C 8T @ 2.66 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
Intel Core i7-870S
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
Intel Core i7-870S
4C 8T @ 2.66 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-870S | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s |
Unknown | Unknown |