Intel Core i9-7900X | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i9-7900X or Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 - 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 i9-7900X has 10 cores with 20 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.30 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Intel Core i9-7900X was released in Q2/2017. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 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 Q9550 was released in Q1/2008. |
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Intel Core i9 (78) | Family | Intel Core2 Quad (19) |
Intel Core i 7000X (9) | CPU group | Intel Core 2 Quad Q8000/Q9000 (16) |
7 | Generation | 2 |
Skylake X | Architecture | Yorkfield (Penryn) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Core i9-9900X | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i9-7900X is a 10 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.30 GHz (4.30 GHz). The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 has 4 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.83 GHz. |
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Intel Core i9-7900X | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 |
10 | Cores | 4 |
20 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.30 GHz | Frequency | 2.83 GHz |
4.30 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
4.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i9-7900X supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 can connect up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Intel Core i9-7900X | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
85.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 17.1 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 12.00 MB |
14.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
44 | PCIe lanes | -- |
43.3 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core i9-7900X has a TDP of 140 W, that of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 is 95 W. |
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Intel Core i9-7900X | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 |
140 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 95 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-7900X has a 14.00 MB cache, while the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 cache has a total of 12.00 MB. |
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Intel Core i9-7900X | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 |
14 nm | Technology | 45 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 | ISA extensions | MMX, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4.1 |
LGA 2066 | Socket | LGA 775 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q2/2017 | Release date | Q1/2008 |
989 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
Intel Core i9-7900X
10C 20T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-7900X | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 |
Unknown | Unknown |