Core 2 Quad Q9000 vs Pentium Dual Core T2370

Core 2 Quad Q9000

4 Cores4 Thrd6 WWMax: 2 GHz2009

Pentium Dual Core T2370

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 1.73 GHz2008

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Quad Q9000

4 / 4

1,597

0.0%

Pentium Dual Core T2370

2 / 2

1,601

+0.3%

About PassMark

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 Dual Core T2370 is on rank 1059, so the Pentium Dual Core T2370 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 Dual Core T2370

#1047

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2750%

#1048

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2709%

#1049

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2487%

#1050

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2476%

#1051

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2453%

#1053

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2369%

#1054

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2272%

#1055

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2268%

#1056

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2207%

#1059

Pentium Dual Core T2370

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

100%

#1060

Celeron P4505

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

100%

#1061

Pentium T4200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

100%

#1062

Core i7-2720QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

100%

#1063

Pentium 2020M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

99%

#1064

Celeron P4500

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

99%

#1065

Pentium Dual Core SU4100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

99%

#1066

Processor N50

MSRP: $128|Avg: $120

98%

#1067

Athlon II N350

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

98%

#1068

Celeron N3350

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

97%

#1070

Core i7-2675QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

97%

#1071

A9-9410

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

97%

#1073

A8 Pro-7150B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

96%

#1074

A9-9420

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core 2 Quad Q9000 leads in gaming performance. However, the Pentium Dual Core T2370 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.3% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core 2 Quad Q9000	Pentium Dual Core T2370
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($25)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Core 2 Quad Q9000 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 40% cheaper ($15 vs $25) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core 2 Quad Q9000	Pentium Dual Core T2370
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+66%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($25)

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 Dual Core T2370 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Quad Q9000 and Pentium Dual Core T2370

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 Dual Core T2370

The Pentium Dual Core T2370 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 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.73 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,601 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core 2 Quad Q9000 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium Dual Core T2370 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Core 2 Quad Q9000 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Core 2 Quad Q9000 versus 1.73 GHz on the Pentium Dual Core T2370 — a 14.5% clock advantage for the Core 2 Quad Q9000. The Core 2 Quad Q9000 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium Dual Core T2370 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Quad Q9000 scores 1,597 against the Pentium Dual Core T2370's 1,601 — a 0.3% lead for the Pentium Dual Core T2370.

Feature	Core 2 Quad Q9000	Pentium Dual Core T2370
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2 GHz+16%	1.73 GHz
Base Clock	2 GHz	—
L3 Cache	6 MB L2 Cache	—
L2 Cache	6 MB+500%	1 MB
Process	45 nm-31%	65 nm
Architecture	Penryn (2008−2011)	NetBurst (2000−2006)
PassMark	1,597	1,601

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the PGA478 socket with PCIe 1.1.

Feature	Core 2 Quad Q9000	Pentium Dual Core T2370
Socket	PGA478	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR2-667
Max RAM Capacity	—	4 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	0

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core 2 Quad Q9000) / No VT-x (Pentium Dual Core T2370). Primary use case: Pentium Dual Core T2370 targets Mobile.

Feature	Core 2 Quad Q9000	Pentium Dual Core T2370
Integrated GPU	—	No
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	No VT-x
Target Use	—	Mobile

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Value Analysis

The Core 2 Quad Q9000 launched at $348 MSRP, while the Pentium Dual Core T2370 debuted at $150. At current prices ($15 vs $25), the Core 2 Quad Q9000 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core 2 Quad Q9000 delivers 106.5 pts/$ vs 64.0 pts/$ for the Pentium Dual Core T2370 — making the Core 2 Quad Q9000 the 49.8% better value option.