Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 vs Intel Pentium E5700

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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 or Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 – 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 Q9400 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2008 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core2 Quad series.
To use the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
The Intel Pentium E5700 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2010 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Pentium series.
To use the Intel Pentium E5700, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8000/Q9000 Group Intel Pentium E5000/E6000
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core2 Quad Family Intel Pentium
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 Name Intel Pentium E5700
2 Generation 2
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 is 2.66 GHz
The Intel Pentium E5700 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium E5700 is 3.0 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
4 Threads 2
No Hyperthreading No
4x Cores 2x Penryn
4 CPU Cores 2
2.66 GHz Frequency 3.0 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Pentium E5700 does not have integrated graphics.
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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.
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Memory & PCIe

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pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI No
No ECC No
DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 Memory type DDR3-1333, DDR2-800
16.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

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 65 W watts.
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95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 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 Pentium E5700 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
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SSE3, SSE4.1, MMX, SSE2 ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
45 nm Technology 45 nm
Yorkfield (Penryn) Architecture Wolfdale (Penryn)
VT-x, VT-d Virtualization VT-x
LGA 775 Socket LGA 775
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0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
Q3/2008 Release date Q3/2010
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
6.0 MB L2-Cache 2.0 MB
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)