Celeron G5900T vs Core 2 Quad Q9505
Celeron G5900T
Core 2 Quad Q9505
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron G5900T
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Quad Q9505
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron G5900T | Core 2 Quad Q9505 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($50) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Yorkfield (2007−2009) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron G5900T | Core 2 Quad Q9505 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+202%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($50) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Celeron G5900T and Core 2 Quad Q9505
Celeron G5900T
The Celeron G5900T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 2,192 points. Launch price was $69.
Core 2 Quad Q9505
The Core 2 Quad Q9505 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Yorkfield (2007−2009) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.83 GHz, with boost up to 0.83 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 6 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,176 points. Launch price was $249.
Processing Power
The Celeron G5900T packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Core 2 Quad Q9505 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Core 2 Quad Q9505 has 2 more cores. The Core 2 Quad Q9505 is built on the Yorkfield (2007−2009) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron G5900T scores 2,192 against the Core 2 Quad Q9505's 2,176 — a 0.7% lead for the Celeron G5900T. L3 cache: 2 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Celeron G5900T vs 6 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Quad Q9505.
| Feature | Celeron G5900T | Core 2 Quad Q9505 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | — | 0.83 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+13% | 2.83 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB Intel® Smart Cache | 6 MB L2 Cache+200% |
| L2 Cache | — | 6 MB (total) |
| Process | 14 nm-69% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | — | Yorkfield (2007−2009) |
| PassMark | 2,192 | 2,176 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 748 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 750 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron G5900T uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 2 Quad Q9505 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2666 on the Celeron G5900T versus DDR3-1333 on the Core 2 Quad Q9505 — the Celeron G5900T supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron G5900T supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Celeron G5900T) vs 0 (Core 2 Quad Q9505) — the Celeron G5900T offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Celeron G5900T | Core 2 Quad Q9505 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+173% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666+33% | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB+700% | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x virtualization. The Celeron G5900T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 610), while the Core 2 Quad Q9505 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G5900T targets Budget, Core 2 Quad Q9505 targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron G5900T rivals Pentium Gold G6400T.
| Feature | Celeron G5900T | Core 2 Quad Q9505 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 610 | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x |
| Target Use | Budget | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Celeron G5900T launched at $42 MSRP, while the Core 2 Quad Q9505 debuted at $213. At current prices ($50 vs $150), the Celeron G5900T is $100 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron G5900T delivers 43.8 pts/$ vs 14.5 pts/$ for the Core 2 Quad Q9505 — making the Celeron G5900T the 100.5% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron G5900T | Core 2 Quad Q9505 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $42-80% | $213 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-67% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 43.8+202% | 14.5 |
| Release Date | 2020 | 2009 |
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