Intel Core i5-13600K vs Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450. Specifications, performance, tests

Comprehensive background on the processors being compared, detailing their series, generation, and targeted market segment.

• Segment
  Desktop Desktop / Server
• Family
  Intel Core i5 Intel Core2 Duo
• Generation
  13 2
• CPU group
  Intel Core i 13000 Intel Core 2 Quad Q8000/Q9000
• Predecessor
  Intel Core i5-12600K No
• Successor
  No No

Essential parameters including the number of cores, threads, base and turbo frequencies, and cache size. These metrics provide insight into the processor’s speed—higher values generally indicate better performance.

• Frequency
  3.40 GHz 2.66 GHz
• CPU Cores
  14 4
• CPU Threads
  20 4
• Hyperthreading
  Yes No
• Overclocking
  Yes No
• Core architecture
  hybrid normal

Overview of the types and quantities of RAM supported by Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 and Intel Core i5-13600K. The supported memory frequencies may vary depending on the motherboard configuration.

• Memory type
  DDR5-5600 DDR2-800 / DDR3-1066
• Max. Memory
  128 GB 16 GB
• ECC
  Yes No
• Memory channels
  2 2
• PCIe
  5.0 x 20 No data

• AES-NI
  Yes No

Analyze the TDP (Thermal Design Power) requirements of Intel Core i5-13600K and Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 to make an informed decision on the appropriate cooling system. Remember that TDP refers to thermal watts, not electrical watts.

• TDP (PL1)
  125 W 95 W
• TDP up
  No No
• TDP (PL2)
  171 W No
• TDP down
  No No
• Tjunction max.
  100 °C 90 °C

Information on architecture, interfaces, and additional instructions supported by Intel Core i5-13600K and Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450, including virtual machine technologies and fabrication processes.

• Instruction set (ISA)
  x86-64 (64 bit) x86-64 (64 bit)
• Virtualization
  VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d VT-x, VT-d
• ISA extensions
  SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ MMX, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4.1
• L2-Cache
  20.00 MB 12.00 MB
• L3-Cache
  24.00 MB No
• Architecture
  Raptor Lake S Yorkfield
• Technology
  10 nm 45 nm
• Socket
  LGA 1700 LGA 775
• Release date
  Q4/2022 Q1/2008