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Intel Core2 Quad Q9100 vs i3-7100U

The Intel Core i3-7100U @ 2.40GHz is newer than Intel Core2 Quad Q9100 @ 2.26GHz also around 30% faster in multi-threaded (CPU Mark) testing, it is around 29% faster in single-thread testing. However, Intel Core i3-7100U @ 2.40GHz uses substantially less power. All the CPUs in this comparison belong in the Laptop CPU Class.The values below were tabulated from a combined 1984 benchmarks submitted from our PerformanceTest software and results and are updated daily to include new submissions.

  • The first section will show basic information for each CPU selected.
  • The additional graphs shows the CPU Mark and Single Thread values of each CPU selected.
  • An accompany graph, if price data is available, will shows the value for money, in terms of the CPU Mark/Thread Rating per dollar.
  • The last section will show approximate yearly running costs for the CPUs.

×Intel Core2 Quad Q9100 @ 2.26GHz×Intel Core i3-7100U @ 2.40GHz+ ADD
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Socket TypePGA478FCBGA1356
CPU ClassLaptopLaptop
Clockspeed2.3 GHz2.4 GHz
Turbo SpeedNot SupportedNot Supported
# of Physical Cores4 (Threads: 4)2 (Threads: 4)
CacheL1: 256KB, L2: 12.0MB, L3: 0MBL1: 128KB, L2: 0.5MB, L3: 3MB
TDP45W15W
Yearly Running Cost$8.21$2.74
OtherIntel HD Graphics 620
First Seen on ChartQ2 2009Q4 2016
# of Samples541930
CPU Value5.05.9
Single Thread Rating(% diff. to max in group)986(-28.9%)1387(0.0%)
CPU Mark(% diff. to max in group)1915(-29.7%)2724(0.0%)
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CPU Mark Rating
As of 27th of July 2024 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core2 Quad Q9100 @ 2.26GHz
1,915
Intel Core i3-7100U @ 2.40GHz
2,724
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CPU Value (CPU Mark / $Price)
As of 27th of July 2024 - Higher results represent better value
Intel Core2 Quad Q9100 @ 2.26GHz
5.0
Intel Core i3-7100U @ 2.40GHz
5.9
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CPU Single Thread Rating
As of 27th of July 2024 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core2 Quad Q9100 @ 2.26GHz
986
Intel Core i3-7100U @ 2.40GHz
1,387
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Estimated Energy Usage Cost
Estimated Energy Adjustable Values
Average hours of use per dayAverage CPU Utilization (0-100%)1Power cost, $ per kWh2
1Average user usage is typically low and can vary from task to task. An estimate load 25% is nominal.
2Typical power costs vary around the world. Check your last power bill for details. Values of $0.15 to $0.45 per kWh are typical.
Intel Core2 Quad Q9100 @ 2.26GHzIntel Core i3-7100U @ 2.40GHz
Max TDP45W15W
Power consumption per day (kWh)NANA
Running cost per dayNANA
Power consumption per year (kWh)NANA
Running cost per yearNANA
Shown CPU power usage is based on linear interpolation of Max TDP (i.e. max load). Actual CPU power profile may vary.