Product Comparison: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 vs Intel Core 2 Duo E8400
General Specifications
                Brand
                                
                                            Intel                                        
                                        
                                            Intel                                        
                                    Model
                                
                                            Core 2 Quad Q9650                                        
                                        
                                            Core 2 Duo E8400                                        
                                    Origin
                                
                                            China                                        
                                        
                                            China                                        
                                    About the Product
                                
                                            Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 processor runs at a clock speed of 3GHz. Has 4 cores and 4 threads, which provides high performance in applications and games. The L2 cache size is 12 MB. This CPU requires a motherboard with an LGA775 socket. The processor does not have an integrated graphics core.                                        
                                        
                                            Intel Core 2 Duo processors, manufactured using 45nm manufacturing technology, are characterized by high performance, speed and energy efficiency. The CPU supports Intel HD Boost technology and is up to 70% faster when processing high-definition video. Works at a clock frequency of 3GHz.                                        
                                    Package Size
                Height
                                
                                            5.8 in.                                        
                                        
                                            6.7 in.                                        
                                    Width
                                
                                            5.2 in.                                        
                                        
                                            6.1 in.                                        
                                    Depth
                                
                                            3.1 in.                                        
                                        
                                            3.9 in.                                        
                                    Weight
                                
                                            1.1 lbs.                                        
                                        
                                            0.85 lbs.                                        
                                    Details
                Socket
                                
                                            LGA775                                        
                                        
                                            LGA775                                        
                                    Lithography
                                
                                            45 nm                                        
                                        
                                            45 nm                                        
                                    Type of Processors
                                
                                            Desktop                                        
                                        
                                            Desktop                                        
                                    Code Name
                                
                                            Yorkfield                                        
                                        
                                            Wolfdale                                        
                                    
                            What customers say about "Details"
                        
                               Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 CPU Processor
                                       - Install was easy - the new CPU dropped right into the socket.
 - The processor is great upgrade for socket 775. Convenient installation.
 - Popped this CPU into the 775 socket, and unit was off and running. Easy to install.
 - The CPU runs stable, install was easy and I've had no issues.
 - The install process was quick and easy. Good CPU from Intel.
 
Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 CPU Processor
                                       - Installation a bit rough. Before doing anything read carefully the installation manual.
 
Technical Specifications
                CPU Cores
                                
                                            4                                        
                                        
                                            2                                        
                                    CPU Threads
                                
                                            4                                        
                                        
                                            2                                        
                                    Clock Speed
                                
                                            3 GHz                                        
                                        
                                            3 GHz                                        
                                    Max TDP
                                
                                            95 W                                        
                                        
                                            65 W                                        
                                    Max Temperature
                                
                                            74.1 °C                                        
                                        
                                            72.4 °C                                        
                                    Data Width
                                
                                            64 bits                                        
                                        
                                            64 bits                                        
                                    Virtualization Technology
                                
                                            Yes                                        
                                        
                                            Yes                                        
                                    
                            What customers say about "Technical Specifications"
                        
                               Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 CPU Processor
                                       - 10+ years CPU technology, it still runs very fast. Perfect CPU.
 - This machine boots up quickly, business apps open and execute fast.
 - When coupled to an SSD, it is super fast and perfectly.
 - Excellent, my computer is very fast. A very good chip for the money.
 - I love this processor because is fast and everything runs so good.
 
Cache And Memory Specifications
                L1 Cache Size
                                
                                            128 kB                                        
                                        
                                            128 kB                                        
                                    L2 Cache Size
                                
                                            12000 kB                                        
                                        
                                            6000 kB                                        
                                    Max Memory Size
                                
                                            16 GB                                        
                                        
                                            16 GB                                        
                                    Memory Types
                                
                                            DDR3                                        
                                        
                                            DDR3                                        
                                    Max Memory Channels
                                
                                            2                                        
                                        
                                            2                                        
                                    Max Memory Bandwidth
                                
                                            10.6 GB/s                                        
                                        
                                            10.6 GB/s                                        
                                    
                            What customers say about "Cache And Memory Specifications"
                        
                               Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 CPU Processor
                                       - The 12 MB cache really makes the difference. Good processor.
 - 12Mb Cache still a rarity today. But it works well and stably.
 - It is running fine with 8Gb of memory good chip even now.
 - I fully recommend this CPU especially if you have a DDR3 memory subsystem.
 - Made my DDR2 Desktop a decent mid-level gaming PC, after buying 8GB RAM. Nice work.
 
Supported Technologies
                Execute Disable Bit / Virus Protection
                                
                                            Yes                                        
                                        
                                            Yes                                        
                                    Turbo Boost / Turbo Core
                                
                                            No                                        
                                        
                                            No                                        
                                    Enhanced SpeedStep / PowerNow!
                                
                                            Yes                                        
                                        
                                            Yes                                        
                                    Hyper-Threading / HyperTransport
                                
                                            No                                        
                                        
                                            No                                        
                                    Warranty / Certifications
                Manufacturer Warranty
                                
                                            3 year(s)                                        
                                        
                                            3 year(s)                                        
                                    Certifications
                                
                                            CE, FCC                                        
                                        
                                            FCC, CE                                        
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