Core 2 Quad Q9000 vs Pro A6-8500B

Core 2 Quad Q9000

4 Cores4 Thrd6 WWMax: 2 GHz2009

Pro A6-8500B

2 Cores4 Thrd1 WWMax: 3 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Quad Q9000

4 / 4

1,597

+0.3%

1,592

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 Pro A6-8500B is on rank 670, so the Pro A6-8500B 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 Pro A6-8500B

#658

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

921%

#659

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

908%

#660

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

834%

#661

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

830%

#662

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

822%

#664

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

794%

#665

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

761%

#666

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

760%

#667

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

740%

#670

Pro A6-8500B

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 Pro A6-8500B (2015) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR3/DDR3L-1600, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core 2 Quad Q9000	Pro A6-8500B
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior 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)	🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 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	Pro A6-8500B
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

Pro A6-8500B Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Quad Q9000 and Pro A6-8500B

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.

Pro A6-8500B

The Pro A6-8500B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 3 June 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR3/DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,592 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core 2 Quad Q9000 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pro A6-8500B offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Core 2 Quad Q9000 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Core 2 Quad Q9000 versus 3 GHz on the Pro A6-8500B — a 40% clock advantage for the Pro A6-8500B (base: 2 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Core 2 Quad Q9000 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Pro A6-8500B uses Carrizo (2015−2018) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Quad Q9000 scores 1,597 against the Pro A6-8500B's 1,592 — a 0.3% lead for the Core 2 Quad Q9000.

Feature	Core 2 Quad Q9000	Pro A6-8500B
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2 GHz	3 GHz+50%
Base Clock	2 GHz+25%	1.6 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB L2 Cache	—
L2 Cache	6 MB+500%	1024 kB
Process	45 nm	28 nm-38%
Architecture	Penryn (2008−2011)	Carrizo (2015−2018)
PassMark	1,597	1,592

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Quad Q9000 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pro A6-8500B uses FP4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.