Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400s vs Intel Xeon D-2161I

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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400s or Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400s – 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 Q9400s features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2009 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core2 Quad series.
To use the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400s, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
The Intel Xeon D-2161I features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2018 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon D series.
To use the Intel Xeon D-2161I, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2518 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400s Name Intel Xeon D-2161I
Intel Core2 Quad Family Intel Xeon D
2 Generation 2
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8000/Q9000 Group Intel Xeon D-2100
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400s has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400s is 2.66 GHz
The Intel Xeon D-2161I has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-2161I is 2.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
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2.66 GHz Frequency 2.2 GHz
None None 3.0 GHz
4 Threads 24
No Overclocking No
No Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 12
4x Cores 12x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400s does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Xeon D-2161I does not have integrated graphics.
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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

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 512.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 68.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 4
16.0 GB Max. Memory 512.0 GB
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No AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
-- Bandwidth 68.2 GB/s
DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 Memory type DDR4-2133
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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 90 W watts.
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65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 90 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400s 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 Xeon D-2161I is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q1/2009 Release date Q1/2018
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6.0 MB L2-Cache 16.5 MB
VT-x, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE3, SSE4.1, MMX, SSE2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Yorkfield (Penryn) Architecture Skylake
45 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 775 Socket BGA 2518
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price 1029 $
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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