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Core2 Quad Q9450

▲ 51108 ▼

4 Cores, @2.66 GHz, Yorkfield.
Release date ≤ Q4 2013.

Average Bench: 49.2% (817th of 1442)

Based on 5,335 user benchmarks.  Device: BFEBFBFF00010677 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q9450 @ 2.66GHz
Poor: 36%Average: 49.2% Great: 57%
Gaming
Gaming 49%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 51%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 34%
Sail boat

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Below average average bench

The Intel Core2 Quad Q9450 averaged 50.7% 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

Avg. Memory Latency 72Pts
Avg. Quad Core Speed 155Pts

Good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core2 Quad Q9450 is 20.9%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core2 Quad Q9450 performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 158Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 156Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 5,335 samples)
Rank 81749.2%
Min Avg Max
54.1 Memory 72 81.6
30.9 1-Core 41.1 51.4
60.4 2-Core 82.2 103
42.6% 65.1 Pts
Min Avg Max
102 4-Core 155 203
103 8-Core 156 201
20.9% 156 Pts
Min Avg Max
104 64-Core 158 199
9.8% 158 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
CPU1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.65 GHz, turbo 2.65 GHz (avg)
54.6% Above average
Memory 79.1
1-Core 44.9
2-Core 93.7
47% 72.6 Pts
4-Core 176
8-Core 181
24% 178 Pts
64-Core 182
11% 182 Pts
CPUSocket, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.65 GHz, turbo 2.65 GHz (avg)
52.3% Above average
Memory 79.9
1-Core 40.8
2-Core 83.5
45% 68.1 Pts
4-Core 145
8-Core 152
20% 148 Pts
64-Core 153
10% 153 Pts
CPUSocket, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.65 GHz, turbo 2.65 GHz (avg)
51.4% Above average
Memory 78.1
1-Core 41.2
2-Core 83.7
45% 67.7 Pts
4-Core 146
8-Core 144
20% 145 Pts
64-Core 149
9% 149 Pts
LGA775, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.65 GHz, turbo 2.65 GHz (avg)
51.4% Above average
Memory 77
1-Core 41.9
2-Core 82.5
44% 67.1 Pts
4-Core 150
8-Core 160
20% 155 Pts
64-Core 162
10% 162 Pts
Socket 775, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.65 GHz, turbo 2.65 GHz (avg)
49.3% Average
Memory 71.4
1-Core 42.5
2-Core 82
43% 65.3 Pts
4-Core 159
8-Core 163
22% 161 Pts
64-Core 148
9% 148 Pts
LGA 775, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.65 GHz, turbo 2.65 GHz (avg)
47.2% Average
Memory 71.9
1-Core 33.8
2-Core 83.2
41% 63 Pts
4-Core 131
8-Core 140
18% 136 Pts
64-Core 139
9% 139 Pts
LGA 775, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.65 GHz, turbo 2.65 GHz (avg)
46.5% Average
Memory 68.4
1-Core 41.1
2-Core 83.7
42% 64.4 Pts
4-Core 150
8-Core 122
19% 136 Pts
64-Core 130
8% 130 Pts
Socket 775, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.65 GHz, turbo 2.65 GHz (avg)
45.1% Average
Memory 62.9
1-Core 41.8
2-Core 83.8
40% 62.8 Pts
4-Core 159
8-Core 160
21% 160 Pts
64-Core 162
10% 162 Pts
LGA775, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.65 GHz, turbo 2.05 GHz (avg)
39.3% Below average
Memory 61
1-Core 32.6
2-Core 62.2
35% 51.9 Pts
4-Core 101
8-Core 124
14% 112 Pts
64-Core 124
8% 124 Pts
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Gaming
Gaming 5%
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Desktop
Desktop 44%
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Workstation
Workstation 4%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-G41M-Combo

CPU
Core2 Quad Q9450Intel  $110Bench 49%, 5,335 samples1x
GPU
G41 Express ChipsetIntelBench 0%, 33,874 samples140x
GT 1030NvidiaBench 14%, 185,384 samples36x
GeForce GT 710NvidiaBench 3%, 187,161 samples33x
SSD
A400 120GBKingston  $29Bench 61%, 166,392 samples21x
X007-240GB 240GBImramBench 66%, 1 sample17x
860 Evo 250GBSamsung  $52Bench 104%, 296,814 samples12x
RAM
2x4GBUnknownBench 39%, 424,126 samples255x
2x2GBUnknownBench 20%, 446,702 samples244x
1x4GBUnknownBench 28%, 154,807 samples68x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 53% - Above average Total price: $139

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™2 Quad Processor Q9450 (12M Cache, 2.66 GHz, 1333 MHz FSB)
Code NameYorkfield
Launch DateQ1'08
Processor NumberQ9450
# of Cores4
Cache12 MB L2
Instruction Set64-bit
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography45 nm
VID Voltage Range0.8500V-1.3625V
Recommended PriceN/A
Clock Speed2.66 GHz
Bus Speed1333 MHz FSB
Max TDP95 W
FSB ParityYes

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

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USA-User
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Poor (edit your comment) Add link

18 months ago.

still use this processor today. running flawlessly for 9 years. abit ix38 quad motherboard and gskill 1333 ram, 8gb ddr2. rx470 graphics card and intel ssd. she remains my only and primary system. uptime= pretty much all the time for 9 years. replaced three power supplies over the years. using Corsair CX Series 750 Watt 80 Plus for past year and no problems. love this system. bulletproof.

UKR-User
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3,591

Excellent

20 months ago.

Had this before an upgrade to i5-4670k, I really like it and recommend it even more than a Q9505!

NLD-User
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3,510

Excellent

5 years ago.

Easy to upgrade to a higher standard 2,67 to 3,2 is easy peasy

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