Product Comparison: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9100 vs Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9300


General Specifications
Brand
Intel
Intel
Model
Core 2 Quad Q9100
Core 2 Extreme QX9300
Origin
China
China
About the Product
The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9100 was a mobile processor with 4 cores. It is part of the Core 2 Quad lineup, using the Penryn QC architecture with Socket P. To further increase overall system performance, up to two Core 2 Quad Q9100 CPUs can link up in a multi-processor (SMP) configuration.
The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9300 was a mobile processor with 4 cores. It is part of the Core 2 Extreme lineup, using the Penryn QC XE architecture with Socket P. To further increase overall system performance, up to two Core 2 Extreme QX9300 CPUs can work together in a multi-processor (SMP) configuration.
Package Size
Height
4.9 in.
6.2 in.
Width
3.9 in.
4.4 in.
Depth
2.3 in.
1.8 in.
Weight
0.8 lbs.
0.85 lbs.
Details
Socket
PGA478
PGA478
Lithography
45 nm
45 nm
Type of Processors
Mobile
Mobile
Code Name
Penryn
Penryn
What customers say about "Details"
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9100 Mobile CPU Processor
  • Installed it onto ASUS motherboard. Works well.
  • Great speeds and easy installation. I recommend.
  • Was easy installation. I like this CPU.
  • Pretty easy to install. Perfect for my laptop build.
  • Great for my laptop! Easy to install. Would recommend.
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9300 CPU Processor
  • New power for old notebook. Easy install.
  • This was a perfect choice on Dell M6400.
  • Upgrades a Dell Precision M6400 perfectly. Installation was easy.
  • This is the perfect upgrade processor for our older Dell XPS.
  • Tried to install this CPU into a laptop. Not working.
Technical Specifications
CPU Cores
4
4
CPU Threads
4
4
Clock Speed
2.26 GHz
2.53 GHz
Max TDP
45 W
45 W
Max Temperature
100 °C
100 °C
Data Width
64 bits
64 bits
Virtualization Technology
Yes
Yes
What customers say about "Technical Specifications"
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9100 Mobile CPU Processor
  • Super fast running Windows on my laptop.
  • I really like how fast it is. Great mobile CPU.
  • This is a very fast processor for the price! Good for my old laptop.
  • Good choice for notebook. Really fast.
  • What you just need for your device! Fast!
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9300 CPU Processor
  • You can really tell how fast the cpu works. Recommened.
  • This processor is a monster, ultra fast and very good when working with virtual machines.
  • Fast quad core! I like this CPU!
  • Good CPU for light overclocking. Fast.
  • Awesome product for it's time. Very fast. I recommend.
Cache And Memory Specifications
L1 Cache Size
256 kB
256 kB
L2 Cache Size
12000 kB
12000 kB
Memory Types
DDR3
DDR3
Max Memory Channels
2
2
What customers say about "Cache And Memory Specifications"
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9100 Mobile CPU Processor
  • Awesome CPU with great memory support for the price. I recommend.
  • My son and I just used this processor for his first notebook. Has good cache for multitasking!
  • No issues so far it's working just fine. Great memory support.
  • Great CPU for the price! Good support of memory on this CPU. I like it.
  • Slow product. Only half speed memory with this CPU.
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9300 CPU Processor
  • Complete with SSD noticeable speed increase. Great memory support.
  • Supported DDR3 memory. I highly recommend it.
  • Everything is alright. Works well with my Asus board and DDR3 memory type.
  • I just upgraded my HP HDX 18. Easy installation with my new DDR3 1066 memory.
  • A portable programmers dream. Good memory support of this one. I like it.
Supported Technologies
Execute Disable Bit / Virus Protection
Yes
Yes
Turbo Boost / Turbo Core
No
No
Enhanced SpeedStep / PowerNow!
Yes
Yes
Hyper-Threading / HyperTransport
No
No
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
3 year(s)
3 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
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