Core 2 Quad Q9505 vs PRO A8-9600B

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Quad Q9505

4 / 4

2,176

0.0%

2,195

+0.9%

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 Q9505 is positioned at rank 993 and the PRO A8-9600B is on rank 508, so the PRO A8-9600B 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 Q9505

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

30500%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

28820%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

20926%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

6304%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

4993%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

4368%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

2502%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

2469%

#9

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

2248%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

2248%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

2223%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

2163%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

2133%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

2124%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

2105%

#304

Core i7-6950X

MSRP: $1723|Avg: $180

100%

#993

Core 2 Quad Q9505

MSRP: $213|Avg: $150

100%

#996

Core i7-930

MSRP: $294|Avg: $20

100%

#997

Core i7-920

MSRP: $284|Avg: $79

99%

#998

Core i7-4960X

MSRP: $990|Avg: $136

98%

#999

Pentium Dual-Core E2200

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

96%

#1001

Core 2 Duo E4400

MSRP: $113|Avg: $20

95%

#1002

Pentium D 915

MSRP: $74|Avg: $10

93%

#1003

Core 2 Quad Q9400

MSRP: $229|Avg: $25

92%

#1004

Core i5-655K

MSRP: $216|Avg: $55

91%

#1005

Celeron 450

MSRP: $53|Avg: $5

91%

#1006

Core 2 Duo E4600

MSRP: $133|Avg: $9.6

91%

#1008

Core i7-870S

MSRP: $300|Avg: $80

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar PRO A8-9600B

#161

Core Ultra 7 268V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $400

100%

#162

Core Ultra 7 256V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $350

99%

#496

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

668%

#497

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

659%

#498

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

605%

#499

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

602%

#500

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

596%

#502

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

576%

#503

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

552%

#504

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

551%

#505

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

536%

#508

PRO A8-9600B

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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 A8-9600B (2016) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core 2 Quad Q9505	PRO A8-9600B
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($150)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Yorkfield (2007−2009) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Quad Q9505 (2009) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR1, DDR2, DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core 2 Quad Q9505	PRO A8-9600B
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($150)	✅ 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 Q9505 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Quad Q9505 and PRO A8-9600B

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.

PRO A8-9600B

The PRO A8-9600B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 June 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,195 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Core 2 Quad Q9505 and PRO A8-9600B share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 0.83 GHz on the Core 2 Quad Q9505 versus 3.3 GHz on the PRO A8-9600B — a 119.6% clock advantage for the PRO A8-9600B (base: 2.83 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core 2 Quad Q9505 uses the Yorkfield (2007−2009) architecture (45 nm), while the PRO A8-9600B uses Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Quad Q9505 scores 2,176 against the PRO A8-9600B's 2,195 — a 0.9% lead for the PRO A8-9600B.

Feature	Core 2 Quad Q9505	PRO A8-9600B
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 4
Boost Clock	0.83 GHz	3.3 GHz+298%
Base Clock	2.83 GHz+18%	2.4 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB L2 Cache	—
L2 Cache	6 MB (total)+200%	2048 kB
Process	45 nm	28 nm-38%
Architecture	Yorkfield (2007−2009)	Bristol Ridge (2016−2019)
PassMark	2,176	2,195

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Quad Q9505 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the PRO A8-9600B uses FP4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.