Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 vs Intel Core i3-2120T
A side-by-side spec comparison of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 and the Intel Core i3-2120T. We line up every specification and score the ones that matter most in this category — weighted, not a raw count of specs won — to reach an overall verdict so you can decide which cpu / processor is right for your build.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 95W | 35W |
| Cores | 4 | 2 |
| Socket | LGA775 | LGA1155 |
| Threads | 8 | 4 |
| Base Clock | 2.66 GHz | 2.6 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 2.66 GHz | 2.6 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Yorkfield | Sandy Bridge |
| Integrated Graphics | None | Intel HD Graphics 2000 |
| L3 Cache | - | 3 MB |
Winner: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 — driven by Cores (4), Boost Clock (2.66 GHz), Threads (8)
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450
9
performance points
Intel Core i3-2120T
3
performance points
Winner is scored by weighting the specs that matter most in this category (not a raw count of specs won).
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