Intel Celeron 3865U vs Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s

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Intel Celeron 3865U or Intel Celeron 3865U – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Celeron 3865U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron 3865U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2008 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core2 Quad series.
To use the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
7 Generation 2
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Celeron Family Intel Core2 Quad
Intel Celeron 3865U Name Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s
Intel Celeron 3000 Group Intel Core 2 Quad Q8000/Q9000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Celeron 3865U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron 3865U is 1.8 GHz
The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s is 2.83 GHz
No Overclocking No
2 Threads 4
2x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
1.8 GHz Frequency 2.83 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
No Hyperthreading No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Celeron 3865U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron 3865U uses the Intel HD Graphics 610, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s does not have integrated graphics.
14 nm Technology --
Intel HD Graphics 610 GPU name
9.5 Generation --
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
12 Direct X --
Q3/2016 Release date --
12 Execution units --
0.9 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
96 Shaders --
-- Max. displays --
0.3 GHz GPU frequency --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

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 AV1 --
Decode / Encode VP8 --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
No ECC No
32.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
DDR4-2133, DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1066, DDR2-800
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth --
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max --
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
10 W TDP down None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Celeron 3865U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L2-Cache 12.0 MB
BGA 1356 Socket LGA 775
-- Part Number --
-- Release price --
Q1/2017 Release date Q1/2008
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-d
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
2.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Kaby Lake U Architecture Yorkfield (Penryn)
14 nm Technology 45 nm
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4.1, MMX, SSE2