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AMD A8-7690K vs Intel Core2 Quad Q9550

The AMD A8-7690K is newer than Intel Core2 Quad Q9550 @ 2.83GHz, while Intel Core2 Quad Q9550 @ 2.83GHz is around 8% faster in multi-threaded (CPU Mark) testing, but AMD A8-7690K is around 16% faster in single-thread testing. Both CPUs operates at simliar power levels (TDP). All the CPUs in this comparison belong in the Desktop CPU Class.The values below were tabulated from a combined 4054 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.

×AMD A8-7690K×Intel Core2 Quad Q9550 @ 2.83GHz+ ADD
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Socket TypeFM2+LGA775
CPU ClassDesktopDesktop
Clockspeed3.7 GHz2.8 GHz
Turbo SpeedNA2Not Supported
# of Physical Cores4 (in 4 physical modules)4 (Threads: 4)
CacheL1: 256KB, L2: 4.0MB, L1: 256KB, L2: 12.0MB, L3: 0MB
TDP95W95W
Yearly Running Cost$17.34$17.34
OtherRadeon R7
First Seen on ChartQ2 2023Q4 2008
# of Samples24052
CPU Value0.048.7
Single Thread Rating(% diff. to max in group)1441(0.0%)1216(-15.6%)
CPU Mark(% diff. to max in group)2157(-7.7%)2338(0.0%)
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CPU Mark Rating
As of 21st of December 2024 - Higher results represent better performance
AMD A8-7690K
2,157
Intel Core2 Quad Q9550 @ 2.83GHz
2,338
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CPU Value (CPU Mark / $Price)
As of 21st of December 2024 - Higher results represent better value
AMD A8-7690K
NA
Intel Core2 Quad Q9550 @ 2.83GHz
48.7
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CPU Single Thread Rating
As of 21st of December 2024 - Higher results represent better performance
AMD A8-7690K
1,441
Intel Core2 Quad Q9550 @ 2.83GHz
1,216
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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.
AMD A8-7690K Intel Core2 Quad Q9550 @ 2.83GHz
Max TDP95W95W
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.