Intel Core i7-3630QM 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
  Mobile Desktop / Server
• Family
  Intel Core i7 Intel Core2 Duo
• Generation
  3 2
• CPU group
  Intel Core i 3000M Intel Core 2 Quad Q8000/Q9000
• Predecessor
  -- No
• Successor
  -- 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
  2.40 GHz 2.66 GHz
• CPU Cores
  4 4
• Turbo (1 Core)
  3.40 GHz No
• CPU Threads
  8 4
• Hyperthreading
  Yes No
• Overclocking
  No No
• Core architecture
  normal normal

Overview of the types and quantities of RAM supported by Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 and Intel Core i7-3630QM. The supported memory frequencies may vary depending on the motherboard configuration.

• Memory type
  DDR3-1333DDR3-1600DDR3L-1333 SO-DIMMDDR3L-1600 SO-DIMM DDR2-800 / DDR3-1066
• Max. Memory
  32 GB 16 GB
• ECC
  No No
• Memory channels
  2 2

• AES-NI
  Yes No

Analyze the TDP (Thermal Design Power) requirements of Intel Core i7-3630QM 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)
  45 W 95 W
• TDP up
  -- No
• TDP (PL2)
  -- No
• TDP down
  -- No
• Tjunction max.
  105 °C 90 °C

Information on architecture, interfaces, and additional instructions supported by Intel Core i7-3630QM 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, AVX MMX, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4.1
• L2-Cache
  -- 12.00 MB
• L3-Cache
  6.00 MB No
• Architecture
  Ivy Bridge H Yorkfield
• Technology
  22 nm 45 nm
• Socket
  PGA 988 LGA 775
• Release date
  Q3/2012 Q1/2008