Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 vs Intel Core i3-6320

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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 or Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 – 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 Core 2 Quad Q9300 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 Q9300, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
The Intel Core i3-6320 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-6320, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 Name Intel Core i3-6320
Intel Core2 Quad Family Intel Core i3
2 Generation 6
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8000/Q9000 Group Intel Core i 6000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 is 2.5 GHz
The Intel Core i3-6320 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-6320 is 3.9 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2.5 GHz Frequency 3.9 GHz
4 Threads 4
No Overclocking No
No Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 2
4x Cores 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i3-6320 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-6320 uses the Intel HD Graphics 530, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- Release date Q3/2015
-- Direct X 12
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 530
-- Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 192
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
-- Execution units 24
-- Generation 9
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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.
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- VP9 Decode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 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
16.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
-- Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 Memory type DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 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 51 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 51 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-6320 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q1/2008 Release date Q3/2015
-- Part Number --
6.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE3, SSE4.1, MMX, SSE2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Yorkfield (Penryn) Architecture Skylake S
45 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 775 Socket LGA 1151
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 4.0 MB
 
 

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