Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650

Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650
Benchmarks & Specs

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The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 was a truly remarkable processor in its era. It was manufactured based on the advanced Yorkfield architecture. The then-state-of-the-art 45 nm process was used here. Its four cores offered users significant multi-core performance. This qualified it for many demanding tasks of that time.

What particularly distinguished this processor was its generous 12 MB L2 cache. This memory expansion contributed significantly to fast data processing. It also supported the overall performance of the system. Many appreciated the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 for its robust design and its ability to work stably even under load.

We remember it as a very popular choice for PCs that needed reliable computing power. The memory bandwidth of 17 GB/s achieved at that time was well-dimensioned for its tasks. Even though it no longer plays a role in new systems today, it remains a component worth considering for enthusiasts of older hardware or specific retro projects.

It is a piece of hardware history that proved its performance at the time.
  • Four Cores
  • 45 nm Manufacturing Process
  • 12 MB L2 Cache
  • Robust Design

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance
Rank 317 / 337
In segment Desktop
Multi-core performance
Rank 299 / 324
In segment Desktop
Cinebench R23 Single-Core

Cinebench R23 Single-Core
Single-core performance

Intel Core 2 Quad Q9700
4C / 4T · 3.20 GHz
492 pts
AMD Phenom II X4 955
4C / 4T · 3.20 GHz
488 pts
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650
4C / 4T · 3.00 GHz
461 pts
Intel Xeon E5450
4C / 4T · 3.00 GHz
458 pts
Intel Xeon X3440
4C / 8T · 2.93 GHz
457 pts
Cinebench R23 Multi-Core

Cinebench R23 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

AMD A10-9700
AMD A10-9700 106 %
4C / 4T · 3.50 GHz
1,844 pts
Intel Xeon E5450
4C / 4T · 3.00 GHz
1,781 pts
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650
4C / 4T · 3.00 GHz
1,742 pts
AMD Athlon II X4 860K
4C / 4T · 4.00 GHz
1,677 pts
Intel Celeron G5905
2C / 2T · 3.50 GHz
1,646 pts
Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core
Single-core performance

AMD A6-6400K
AMD A6-6400K 100 %
2C / 2T · 4.10 GHz
471
AMD FX-6100
AMD FX-6100 100 %
6C / 6T · 3.90 GHz
471
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650
4C / 4T · 3.00 GHz
469
Intel Xeon E7-4830 v2
10C / 20T · 2.70 GHz
468
Intel Pentium E6700
2C / 2T · 3.20 GHz
467
Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Intel Core i3-4350T
2C / 4T · 3.10 GHz
1,569
Intel Pentium G4400
2C / 2T · 3.30 GHz
1,563
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650
4C / 4T · 3.00 GHz
1,550
Intel Core i3-4170T
2C / 4T · 3.20 GHz
1,546
Intel Pentium G3460
2C / 2T · 3.50 GHz
1,546
CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Multi-Core

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Intel Pentium Gold G5400
2C / 4T · 3.70 GHz
1,044
AMD Athlon 3000G
2C / 4T · 3.50 GHz
1,040
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650
4C / 4T · 3.00 GHz
1,021
Intel Xeon E5450
4C / 4T · 3.00 GHz
1,019
Intel Core i3-4170
2C / 4T · 3.70 GHz
1,003

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At a glance

PropertyValue
FamilyIntel Core2 Quad (19)
CPU groupIntel Core 2 Quad Q8000/Q9000 (16)
ArchitectureYorkfield (Penryn)
Technology45 nm
SegmentDesktop
SocketLGA 775
Generation2
Predecessor
Successor

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

PropertyValue
CPU Cores / Threads4 / 4
Hyperthreading / SMT
Core architecturenormal
Cores: 4x
Frequency: 3.00 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core):
Turbo Frequency (4 Cores):
L2-Cache12.00 MB
L3-Cache
OverclockingNo

Memory & PCIe

Memory typeMemory bandwidth
DDR3-1066
DDR2-800
17.1 GB/s
12.8 GB/s
PropertyValue
Max. Memory16 GB
Memory channels2
ECC
PCIe
PCIe Bandwidth

Thermal Management

PropertyValue
TDP95 W
TDP (PL2)
TDP up
TDP down
T. junction max.

Technical details

PropertyValue
Chip designMonolithic
AES-NI
Operating systemsWindows 10, Linux
Instruction setx86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensionsMMX, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4.1
Release dateQ3/2008
Release price
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650
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