TEST
YOUR CPU
ADD TO PC
BUILD

Intel

Core2 Quad Q9650

▲ 62243 ▼

4 Cores, @3 GHz, Yorkfield.
Release date ≤ Q4 2013.

VS

Average Bench: 39.7% (537th of 1173)

Based on 9,108 user benchmarks.  Device: BFEBFBFF0001067A Model: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q9650 @ 3.00GHz
Poor: 29%Average: 39.7% Great: 50%
Gaming
Gaming 40%
Jet ski
Desktop
Desktop 39%
Jet ski
Workstation
Workstation 24%
Surfboard

Popular builds with this CPU

Poor average bench

The Intel Core2 Quad Q9650 averaged 60.2% lower than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This isn't a great result which indicates that there are much faster alternatives on the comparison list.

Strengths

Quad Core Integer Speed 279Pts
Single Core Integer Speed 73.4Pts

Good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core2 Quad Q9650 is 21.5%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core2 Quad Q9650 performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Multi Core Floating Point Speed 167Pts
Avg. Multi Core Mixed Speed 210Pts
ADVERTISEMENT

Average Bench

(Based on 9,108 samples)
Rank 53739.7%
Min Avg Max
59.1 SC Int 73.4 92.5
34.1 SC Float 43 53.9
43.6 SC Mixed 54.4 67.7
45.6% 56.9 Pts
Min Avg Max
189 QC Int 279 361
111 QC Float 164 212
140 QC Mixed 207 267
49.4% 217 Pts
Min Avg Max
203 MC Int 286 364
124 MC Float 167 213
154 MC Mixed 210 270
33.6% 221 Pts
User Benchmarks Bench Single core Quad core Multi core
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
Socket 775, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 4 GHz, turbo 3.75 GHz (avg)
52.8% Above average
SC Int 95.9
SC Float 57.4
SC Mixed 71.9
60% 75.1 Pts
QC Int 385
QC Float 223
QC Mixed 276
67% 295 Pts
MC Int 386
MC Float 227
MC Mixed 269
45% 294 Pts
Socket 775, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.85 GHz, turbo 3.7 GHz (avg)
52.2% Above average
SC Int 96
SC Float 55.5
SC Mixed 70.5
59% 74 Pts
QC Int 364
QC Float 218
QC Mixed 274
65% 285 Pts
MC Int 375
MC Float 216
MC Mixed 270
44% 287 Pts
LGA775, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3 GHz
50.2% Above average
SC Int 87.8
SC Float 51.7
SC Mixed 65.4
55% 68.3 Pts
QC Int 347
QC Float 208
QC Mixed 268
62% 274 Pts
MC Int 353
MC Float 208
MC Mixed 260
42% 273 Pts
LGA775, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 2.8 GHz (avg)
40.9% Average
SC Int 74.3
SC Float 43
SC Mixed 54.7
46% 57.3 Pts
QC Int 297
QC Float 168
QC Mixed 215
52% 227 Pts
MC Int 291
MC Float 169
MC Mixed 214
34% 225 Pts
LGA775, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 2.8 GHz (avg)
40.4% Average
SC Int 73.6
SC Float 40.9
SC Mixed 52.7
45% 55.7 Pts
QC Int 291
QC Float 171
QC Mixed 214
51% 225 Pts
MC Int 288
MC Float 170
MC Mixed 215
34% 224 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3 GHz, turbo 2.8 GHz (avg)
40.4% Average
SC Int 72.6
SC Float 43.3
SC Mixed 54.6
46% 56.8 Pts
QC Int 289
QC Float 169
QC Mixed 211
51% 223 Pts
MC Int 290
MC Float 172
MC Mixed 214
34% 226 Pts
CPU, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3 GHz
37.6% Below average
SC Int 73.4
SC Float 42.5
SC Mixed 51.3
45% 55.7 Pts
QC Int 279
QC Float 165
QC Mixed 195
49% 213 Pts
MC Int 278
MC Float 167
MC Mixed 208
33% 218 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3 GHz
32.7% Below average
SC Int 72.6
SC Float 42.9
SC Mixed 53.3
45% 56.3 Pts
QC Int 201
QC Float 157
QC Mixed 152
39% 170 Pts
MC Int 266
MC Float 161
MC Mixed 201
32% 210 Pts
9,108 MORE »

 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 18,517,725 CPUs tested.

 Prices

AmazonUS $10033 mins
Send price feedback
Custom PC Builder (Start a new build) Build your perfect PC: compare component prices, popularity, speed and value for money.

CHOOSE A COMPONENT:

CPU GPU SSD HDD RAM MBD
Typical Core2 Quad Q9650 Builds (Compare 5,740 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings.
Gaming
Gaming 11%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 34%
Sail boat
Workstation
Workstation 17%
Surfboard

Motherboard: Dell OptiPlex 780

CPU
Core2 Quad Q9650Intel  $100Bench 40%, 9,108 samples1x
GPU
Q45/Q43 Express ChipsetIntelBench 1%, 17,339 samples2,422x
4 Series Internal ChipsetIntelBench 1%, 1,059 samples423x
GeForce GT 710NvidiaBench 5%, 48,360 samples276x
SSD
SSDNow V300 120GBKingston  $45Bench 55%, 181,959 samples65x
A400 120GBKingston  $20Bench 60%, 47,949 samples50x
850 Evo 250GBSamsung  $104Bench 106%, 476,103 samples47x
RAM
2x2GBUnknownBench 21%, 239,260 samples1,861x
4x2GBUnknownBench 25%, 108,056 samples1,241x
2x4GBUnknownBench 39%, 215,416 samples354x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 58% - Above average Total price: $145

Popular Core2 Quad Q9650 compatible motherboards:

How Fast Is Your CPU? (Bench your build) Size up your PC in less than a minute.

Welcome to our freeware PC speed test tool. UserBenchmark will test your PC and compare the results to other users with the same components. You can quickly size up your PC, identify hardware problems and explore the best upgrades.

UserBenchmark of the month

Gaming Desktop Workstation

How it works

  • - Download and run UserBenchMark.
  • - CPU tests include: integer, floating and string.
  • - GPU tests include: six 3D game simulations.
  • - Drive tests include: read, write, sustained write and mixed IO.
  • - RAM tests include: single/multi core bandwidth and latency.
  • - Reports are generated and presented on userbenchmark.com.
  • - Identify the strongest components in your PC.
  • - See speed test results from other users.
  • - Compare your components to the current market leaders.
  • - Explore your best upgrade options with a virtual PC build.
  • - Compare your in-game FPS to other users with your hardware.
  • - Share your opinion by voting.
Processor Rankings (Price vs Performance) July 2019 CPU Rankings.

We calculate effective speed which measures real world performance for typical consumers. Effective speed is adjusted by current prices to yield a value for money rating which is geared towards gamers. Our calculated values are checked against thousands of individual user ratings. The customizable table below combines these factors to bring you the definitive list of top CPUs. [CPUPro]

ADVERTISEMENT

Group Test Results

  • Best user rated - User sentiment trumps benchmarks for this comparison.
  • Best value for money - Value for money is based on real world performance.
  • Fastest real world speed - Real World Speed measures performance for typical consumers.

 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™2 Quad Processor Q9650 (12M Cache, 3.00 GHz, 1333 MHz FSB)
Code NameYorkfield
Launch DateQ3'08
Processor NumberQ9650
# of Cores4
Cache12 MB L2
Instruction Set64-bit
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography45 nm
VID Voltage Range0.8500V-1.3625V
Recommended Price$339.00
Clock Speed3 GHz
Bus Speed1333 MHz FSB
Max TDP95 W
FSB ParityNo

Data Protection

AES New InstructionsNo

Advanced Technologies

Virtualization Tech (VT-x)Yes
Intel 64Yes
Idle StatesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® TechYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYes
Turbo Boost TechNo
Hyper-Threading TechNo
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d)Yes
Demand Based SwitchingNo

Package

Package Size37.5mm x 37.5mm
Sockets SupportedLGA775
Processing Die Size214 mm2
# of Processing Die Transistors820 million

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
Trusted Execution TechYes

 Comments

Added n/a ago.
USA-User
Avatar level
5,388

Liked (edit your comment) Add link

19 days ago.

FRA-User
Avatar level
2,861

Excellent

2 months ago.

CPU encore bon pour pas mal de chose une fois oc avec un bon gpu

NLD-User
Avatar level
2,080

Good

10 months ago.

still great with a decent gpu and overclocking to 3,9 ghz paired with good ram you can play all games up to bf1 (at medium settings)

AUT-User
Avatar level
1,669

Good

19 months ago.

Great value as an upgrade in an old PC.

Your
opinion?
▲Like ▼Dislike
Ready to retire
Age: 5 years

Speed Comparisons

vs Intel Core i7-8700K
vs AMD Ryzen 5 2600
vs AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
vs AMD Ryzen 5 1600
vs Intel Core i5-8600K
vs Intel Core i7-7700K
vs AMD Ryzen 7 1700
vs AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
vs Intel Core i5-8400

1173 Processors (Compared) Thousands of user benchmarks compiled into one comparison list.

See how consistently different CPUs perform with varying real world conditions. The charts also illustrate overall performance, popularity and rank.

 Frequently Asked Questions

Processors FAQ
How does IPC compare between AMD's Ryzen and Intel's Kaby Lake?
What is multi core mixed speed?
What is multi core integer speed?
What is multi core floating point speed?
What is single core mixed CPU speed?
What is quad core mixed CPU speed?
What is quad core floating point speed?
What is quad core integer speed?
What is single core floating point speed?
What is single core integer speed?
What is the GeekBench single core score?
What is a CPU?
What is the effective CPU speed index?
What is overclocking?
What is thermal design power (TDP)?
What is the GeekBench score?
ALL FAQs »

 Best User Rated
The Best.
CPUGPUSSD
Intel Core i7-8700K $350Nvidia GTX 1070 $400Samsung 850 Evo 250GB $104
AMD Ryzen 5 2600 $127Nvidia GTX 1060-6GB $250Samsung 850 Evo 500GB $103
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X $248Nvidia GTX 1080-Ti $808Samsung 850 Pro 256GB $97
HDDRAMUSB
Seagate Barracuda 1TB (2016) $40Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3000 C15 2x8GB $68SanDisk Extreme 64GB $45
Seagate Barracuda 3TB (2016) $70G.SKILL Trident Z DDR4 3200 C14 4x16GB $606SanDisk Extreme 32GB $48
WD Blue 1TB (2012) $37Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 3200 C16 2x8GB $78SanDisk Ultra Fit 32GB $12
Today's hottest
Amazon Ebay
deals
CPU GPU SSD HDD USB RAM MBD
Test your PC Build a PC
Can You Run It?
User Guide  •  About  •  FAQs  •  Email  •  Privacy  •  Developer Feedback