Core 2 Quad Q9505 vs Pentium G4400TE

The Core 2 Quad Q9505 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium G4400TE offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Core 2 Quad Q9505 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 0.83 GHz on the Core 2 Quad Q9505 versus 2.4 GHz on the Pentium G4400TE — a 97.2% clock advantage for the Pentium G4400TE. The Core 2 Quad Q9505 uses the Yorkfield (2007−2009) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium G4400TE uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Quad Q9505 scores 2,176 against the Pentium G4400TE's 2,190 — a 0.6% lead for the Pentium G4400TE. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Quad Q9505 vs 3 MB on the Pentium G4400TE.

The Core 2 Quad Q9505 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pentium G4400TE uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Core 2 Quad Q9505 versus DDR4-2133 on the Pentium G4400TE — the Pentium G4400TE supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Pentium G4400TE supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Core 2 Quad Q9505) vs 16 (Pentium G4400TE) — the Pentium G4400TE offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x virtualization. The Pentium G4400TE includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 510), while the Core 2 Quad Q9505 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core 2 Quad Q9505 targets Desktop, Pentium G4400TE targets Desktop.

The Core 2 Quad Q9505 launched at $213 MSRP, while the Pentium G4400TE debuted at $300. At current prices ($150 vs $250), the Core 2 Quad Q9505 is $100 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core 2 Quad Q9505 delivers 14.5 pts/$ vs 8.8 pts/$ for the Pentium G4400TE — making the Core 2 Quad Q9505 the 49.4% better value option.