
Core 2 Quad Q9505 vs A10-5750M

Core 2 Quad Q9505

A10-5750M
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 Q9505 is positioned at rank 993 and the A10-5750M is on rank 1227, so the Core 2 Quad Q9505 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Quad Q9505
Performance Per Dollar A10-5750M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core 2 Quad Q9505 | A10-5750M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Yorkfield (2007−2009) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core 2 Quad Q9505 | A10-5750M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Core 2 Quad Q9505 and A10-5750M

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.

A10-5750M
The A10-5750M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,174 points. Launch price was $130.
Processing Power
Both the Core 2 Quad Q9505 and A10-5750M share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 0.83 GHz on the Core 2 Quad Q9505 versus 3.5 GHz on the A10-5750M — a 123.3% clock advantage for the A10-5750M (base: 2.83 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core 2 Quad Q9505 uses the Yorkfield (2007−2009) architecture (45 nm), while the A10-5750M uses Richland (2013−2014) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Quad Q9505 scores 2,176 against the A10-5750M's 2,174 — a 0.1% lead for the Core 2 Quad Q9505. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Quad Q9505 vs 0 kB on the A10-5750M.
| Feature | Core 2 Quad Q9505 | A10-5750M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 0.83 GHz | 3.5 GHz+322% |
| Base Clock | 2.83 GHz+13% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB L2 Cache | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB (total)+500% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 32 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Yorkfield (2007−2009) | Richland (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 2,176 | 2,174 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 320 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 707 |
Memory & Platform
The Core 2 Quad Q9505 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the A10-5750M uses FS1r2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. The A10-5750M supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Core 2 Quad Q9505) vs 16 (A10-5750M) — the A10-5750M offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Core 2 Quad Q9505 | A10-5750M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | FS1r2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 3.0+173% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Core 2 Quad Q9505) vs AMD-V (A10-5750M). The A10-5750M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8650G), while the Core 2 Quad Q9505 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core 2 Quad Q9505 targets Desktop, A10-5750M targets Legacy Laptop. Direct competitor: A10-5750M rivals Core i3-3110M.
| Feature | Core 2 Quad Q9505 | A10-5750M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon HD 8650G |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Desktop | Legacy Laptop |
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