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Intel i5-460M vs Core2 Quad Q9000

The Intel Core i5-460M @ 2.53GHz is newer than Intel Core2 Quad Q9000 @ 2.00GHz and is around -17% slower in multi-threaded (CPU Mark) testing. The Intel Core i5-460M @ 2.53GHz is around 28% faster in single-thread testing. Also, Intel Core2 Quad Q9000 @ 2.00GHz uses around 25% more power. All the CPUs in this comparison belong in the Laptop CPU Class. The values below were tabulated from a combined 2371 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 i5-460M @ 2.53GHz×Intel Core2 Quad Q9000 @ 2.00GHz+ ADD
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Socket TypeBGA1288PGA478
CPU ClassLaptopLaptop
Clockspeed2.5 GHz2.0 GHz
Turbo SpeedUp to 2.8 GHzNot Supported
# of Physical Cores2 (Threads: 4)4 (Threads: 4)
CacheL1: 128KB, L2: 0.5MB, L3: 3MBL1: 256KB, L2: 6.0MB, L3: 0MB
TDP35W45W
Yearly Running Cost$6.39$8.21
Other
First Seen on ChartQ3 2010Q1 2009
# of Samples2171200
CPU Value10.113.1
Single Thread Rating(% diff. to max in group)1128(0.0%)883(-21.8%)
CPU Mark(% diff. to max in group)1312(-17.2%)1586(0.0%)
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CPU Mark Rating
As of 30th of April 2025 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core i5-460M @ 2.53GHz
1,312
Intel Core2 Quad Q9000 @ 2.00GHz
1,586
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CPU Value (CPU Mark / $Price)
As of 30th of April 2025 - Higher results represent better value
Intel Core i5-460M @ 2.53GHz
10.1
Intel Core2 Quad Q9000 @ 2.00GHz
13.1
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CPU Single Thread Rating
As of 30th of April 2025 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core i5-460M @ 2.53GHz
1,128
Intel Core2 Quad Q9000 @ 2.00GHz
883
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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 i5-460M @ 2.53GHz Intel Core2 Quad Q9000 @ 2.00GHz
Max TDP35W45W
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.