Core 2 Quad Q9000 vs Pentium 4415Y

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core 2 Quad Q9000 is positioned at rank 1216 and the Pentium 4415Y is on rank 674, so the Pentium 4415Y offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Quad Q9000

#1204

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

6392%

#1205

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

6298%

#1206

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

5782%

#1207

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

5756%

#1208

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

5703%

#1210

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

5508%

#1211

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

5281%

#1212

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

5272%

#1213

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

5131%

#1216

Core 2 Quad Q9000

MSRP: $348|Avg: $15

100%

#1217

Core i5-2537M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

100%

#1218

Core i7-720QM

MSRP: $364|Avg: N/A

99%

#1219

Pentium U5400

MSRP: $289|Avg: $214

97%

#1220

Pentium T2330

MSRP: $150|Avg: $7

97%

#1221

Z-01

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

94%

#1222

Pentium T2310

MSRP: $150|Avg: $14

91%

#1223

Celeron SU2300

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

89%

#1224

Core i5-560UM

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

88%

#1225

Core i7-660UM

MSRP: $317|Avg: N/A

88%

#1226

C-30

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

88%

#1228

Core i7-620UM

MSRP: $278|Avg: N/A

85%

#1230

Celeron 570

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

82%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium 4415Y

#662

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

927%

#663

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

914%

#664

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

839%

#665

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

835%

#666

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

827%

#668

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

799%

#669

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

766%

#670

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

765%

#671

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

744%

#674

Pentium 4415Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#681

Core i3-N305

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Pentium 4415Y (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core 2 Quad Q9000	Pentium 4415Y
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)	✨ Modern (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Quad Q9000 (2009) relies on 45 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core 2 Quad Q9000	Pentium 4415Y
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)	✅ More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core 2 Quad Q9000 Benchmark Check

Pentium 4415Y Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Quad Q9000 and Pentium 4415Y

Core 2 Quad Q9000

The Core 2 Quad Q9000 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,597 points. Launch price was $348.

Pentium 4415Y

The Pentium 4415Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency: 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB SmartCache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,582 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core 2 Quad Q9000 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium 4415Y offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Core 2 Quad Q9000 has 2 more cores. The Core 2 Quad Q9000 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium 4415Y uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Quad Q9000 scores 1,597 against the Pentium 4415Y's 1,582 — a 0.9% lead for the Core 2 Quad Q9000. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Quad Q9000 vs 2 MB SmartCache on the Pentium 4415Y.

Feature	Core 2 Quad Q9000	Pentium 4415Y
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2 GHz	—
Base Clock	2 GHz+25%	1.6 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB L2 Cache+200%	2 MB SmartCache
L2 Cache	6 MB	—
Process	45 nm	14 nm-69%
Architecture	Penryn (2008−2011)	NetBurst (2000−2006)
PassMark	1,597	1,582

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Quad Q9000 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pentium 4415Y uses FCBGA1515 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.