Intel Xeon Platinum 8153 vs Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650

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Intel Xeon Platinum 8153 CPU1 vs CPU2 Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650
Intel Xeon Platinum 8153 Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Xeon Platinum 8153 and the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the Intel Xeon Platinum 8153 16 core processor released in Q3/2017 with the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2008.
Intel Xeon Platinum (89) Family Intel Core2 Quad (19)
Intel Xeon Platinum 8100 (16) CPU group Intel Core 2 Quad Q8000/Q9000 (16)
1 Generation 2
Skylake Architecture Yorkfield (Penryn)
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8153 is a 16 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.00 GHz (2.80 GHz). The processor can compute 32 threads at the same time. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 clocks with 3.00 GHz, has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
Intel Xeon Platinum 8153 Characteristic Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650
16 Cores 4
32 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking ? No
2.00 GHz Frequency 3.00 GHz
2.80 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 Core) --
2.40 GHz Turbo Frequency (All Cores) --

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 Xeon Platinum 8153 Characteristic Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650
-- 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 768 GB of memory in a maximum of 6 memory channels is supported by the Intel Xeon Platinum 8153, while the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 17.1 GB/s enabled.
Intel Xeon Platinum 8153 Characteristic Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650
DDR4-2666 Memory DDR3-1066, DDR2-800
768 GB Max. Memory 16 GB
6 (Hexa Channel) Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
128.1 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 17.1 GB/s
Yes ECC No
-- L2 Cache 12.00 MB
22.00 MB L3 Cache --
3.0 PCIe version --
48 PCIe lanes --
47.3 GB/s PCIe Bandwidth --

Thermal Management

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8153 has a TDP of 125 W. The TDP of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 is 95 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.
Intel Xeon Platinum 8153 Characteristic Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The Intel Xeon Platinum 8153 has 22.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 is at 12.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 45 nm.
Intel Xeon Platinum 8153 Characteristic Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650
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 3647 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
Q3/2017 Release date Q3/2008
3100 $ Release price --
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Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 1 CPU benchmarks
Intel Xeon Platinum 8153 (100%)
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 (60%)
⌀ Multi core performance in 0 CPU benchmarks
Intel Xeon Platinum 8153 (0%)
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 (0%)

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 Xeon Platinum 8153 Intel Xeon Platinum 8153
16C 32T @ 2.80 GHz
788 (100%)
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz
469 (60%)

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
Intel Xeon Platinum 8153 Intel Xeon Platinum 8153
16C 32T @ 2.80 GHz
0 (0%)
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz
461 (100%)

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Xeon Platinum 8153 Intel Xeon Platinum 8153
16C 32T @ 2.40 GHz
0 (0%)
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz
1742 (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 Xeon Platinum 8153 Intel Xeon Platinum 8153
16C 32T @ 2.40 GHz
0 (0%)
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz
1550 (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 Xeon Platinum 8153 Intel Xeon Platinum 8153
16C 32T @ 2.40 GHz
0 (0%)
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz
2411 (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 Xeon Platinum 8153 Intel Xeon Platinum 8153
16C 32T @ 2.00 GHz
0 (0%)
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz
1021 (100%)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
Intel Xeon Platinum 8153 Intel Xeon Platinum 8153
16C 32T @ 2.80 GHz
122 (100%)
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz
0 (0%)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Xeon Platinum 8153 Intel Xeon Platinum 8153
16C 32T @ 2.40 GHz
2124 (100%)
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz
0 (0%)

Devices using this processor
Intel Xeon Platinum 8153 Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650
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