Intel Core 2 Quad Q9500 Benchmark, Test and specs

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The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9500 was released in Q1/2010 and has 4 cores. The processor can process 4 threads simultaneously and uses a mainboard with the socket LGA 775. In the Geekbench 5 benchmark, the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9500 achieved a result of 469 points (single-core) or 1,534 points (multi-core).
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9500

At a glance

Name: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9500
Family: Intel Core2 Quad (19)
CPU group: Intel Core 2 Quad Q8000/Q9000 (16)
Architecture: Yorkfield (Penryn)
Technology: 45 nm
Segment: Desktop
Generation: 2
Predecessor: --
Successor: --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9500 has 4 cores. The clock frequency of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9500 is 2.83 GHz. An initial performance assessment can be made using the number of CPU cores.

CPU Cores / Threads: 4 / 4
Core architecture: normal
Cores: 4x
Hyperthreading / SMT: No
Overclocking: No
Frequency: 2.83 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core): --
Turbo Frequency (4 Cores): --

Memory & PCIe

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9500 supports a maximum of 16 GB memory. Depending on the mainboard, the processor can use a maximum of 2 (Dual Channel) memory channels. This results in a maximum bandwidth of the main memory of 17.1 GB/s.

Memory type: Memory bandwidth:
DDR3-1066
DDR2-800
17.1 GB/s
12.8 GB/s
Max. Memory: 16 GB
Memory channels: 2 (Dual Channel)
ECC: No
PCIe:
PCIe Bandwidth: --

Thermal Management

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9500 has a TDP of 95 W. Based on the TDP, the system manufacturer can and must adapt the cooling solution to the processor.

TDP (PL1 / PBP): 95 W
TDP (PL2): --
TDP up: --
TDP down: --
Tjunction max.: --

Technical details

Modern production reduces the waste heat of a processor and increases its efficiency. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9500 is made in 45 nm and has 6.00 MB cache.

Technology: 45 nm
Chip design: Monolithic
Socket: LGA 775
L2-Cache: 6.00 MB
L3-Cache: --
AES-NI: No
Operating systems: Windows 10, Linux
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d
Instruction set (ISA): x86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensions: MMX, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4.1
Release date: Q1/2010
Release price: --
Part Number: --
Documents: --

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Benchmark results

Verified Benchmark results
The benchmark results for the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9500 have been carefully checked by us. We only publish benchmark results that have been created by us or that have been submitted by a visitor and then checked by a team member. All results are based on and fullfill our benchmark guidelines.


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 E5450 Intel Xeon E5450
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz
458
Intel Xeon X3440 Intel Xeon X3440
4C 8T @ 2.93 GHz
457
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz
435
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9500 Intel Core 2 Quad Q9500
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz
427
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9505 Intel Core 2 Quad Q9505
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz
420
AMD Athlon II X4 645 AMD Athlon II X4 645
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz
402
AMD Athlon II X4 640 AMD Athlon II X4 640
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz
389

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 Celeron G5905 Intel Celeron G5905
2C 2T @ 3.50 GHz
1646
Intel Celeron G5920 Intel Celeron G5920
2C 2T @ 3.50 GHz
1646
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz
1642
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9500 Intel Core 2 Quad Q9500
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz
1616
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9505 Intel Core 2 Quad Q9505
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz
1587
AMD Athlon II X4 645 AMD Athlon II X4 645
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz
1520
AMD Athlon II X4 640 AMD Athlon II X4 640
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz
1471

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 Celeron G1820T Intel Celeron G1820T
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz
472
AMD A6-6400K AMD A6-6400K
2C 2T @ 4.10 GHz
471
AMD FX-6100 AMD FX-6100
6C 6T @ 3.90 GHz
471
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9500 Intel Core 2 Quad Q9500
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz
469
Intel Celeron G1620T Intel Celeron G1620T
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz
469
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz
469
AMD FX-4100 AMD FX-4100
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz
469

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 Core i3-2130 Intel Core i3-2130
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz
1543
Intel Core i3-4130T Intel Core i3-4130T
2C 4T @ 2.90 GHz
1541
Intel Core i3-6100TE Intel Core i3-6100TE
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz
1541
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9500 Intel Core 2 Quad Q9500
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz
1534
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz
1527
Intel Core i5-750S Intel Core i5-750S
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz
1522
Intel Pentium G3450 Intel Pentium G3450
2C 2T @ 3.40 GHz
1520

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 Core 2 Quad Q9550s Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz
2202
Intel Core i3-3210 Intel Core i3-3210
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz
2197
Intel Pentium G3460 Intel Pentium G3460
2C 2T @ 3.50 GHz
2191
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9500 Intel Core 2 Quad Q9500
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz
2188
Intel Pentium G3450 Intel Pentium G3450
2C 2T @ 3.40 GHz
2188
AMD Phenom II X2 565 AMD Phenom II X2 565
2C 2T @ 3.40 GHz
2188
AMD Phenom II X2 B59 AMD Phenom II X2 B59
2C 2T @ 3.40 GHz
2188

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 Core i5-760 Intel Core i5-760
4C 4T @ 2.80 GHz
975
Intel Core i3-4160 Intel Core i3-4160
2C 4T @ 3.60 GHz
974
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz
959
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9500 Intel Core 2 Quad Q9500
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz
953
Intel Core i3-4150 Intel Core i3-4150
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz
947
Intel Core i5-750 Intel Core i5-750
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz
923
AMD Phenom II X6 1100T AMD Phenom II X6 1100T
6C 6T @ 3.30 GHz
923

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