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Intel i3-2102 vs Core2 Quad Q9550

The Intel Core i3-2102 @ 3.10GHz is newer than Intel Core2 Quad Q9550 @ 2.83GHz, while Intel Core2 Quad Q9550 @ 2.83GHz is around 13% faster in multi-threaded (CPU Mark) testing, but Intel Core i3-2102 @ 3.10GHz is around 13% faster in single-thread testing. However, Intel Core2 Quad Q9550 @ 2.83GHz uses around 38% more power. All the CPUs in this comparison belong in the Desktop CPU Class.The values below were tabulated from a combined 4023 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 Core i3-2102 @ 3.10GHz×Intel Core2 Quad Q9550 @ 2.83GHz+ ADD
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Socket TypeFCLGA1155LGA775
CPU ClassDesktopDesktop
Clockspeed3.1 GHz2.8 GHz
Turbo SpeedNot SupportedNot Supported
# of Physical Cores2 (Threads: 4)4 (Threads: 4)
CacheL1: 256KB, L2: 1.0MB, L3: 3MBL1: 256KB, L2: 12.0MB, L3: 0MB
TDP65W95W
Yearly Running Cost$11.86$17.34
Other
First Seen on ChartQ1 2016Q4 2008
# of Samples34020
CPU Value35.048.8
Single Thread Rating(% diff. to max in group)1400(0.0%)1221(-12.8%)
CPU Mark(% diff. to max in group)2029(-13.5%)2345(0.0%)
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CPU Mark Rating
As of 8th of September 2024 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core i3-2102 @ 3.10GHz
2,029
Intel Core2 Quad Q9550 @ 2.83GHz
2,345
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CPU Value (CPU Mark / $Price)
As of 8th of September 2024 - Higher results represent better value
Intel Core i3-2102 @ 3.10GHz
35.0
Intel Core2 Quad Q9550 @ 2.83GHz
48.8
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CPU Single Thread Rating
As of 8th of September 2024 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core i3-2102 @ 3.10GHz
1,400
Intel Core2 Quad Q9550 @ 2.83GHz
1,221
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Estimated Energy Usage Cost
Estimated Energy Adjustable Values
Average hours of use per day Average CPU Utilization (0-100%)1 Power cost, $ per kWh2
8
25
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 Core i3-2102 @ 3.10GHz Intel Core2 Quad Q9550 @ 2.83GHz
Max TDP65W95W
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.