Core i5-3339Y vs Core 2 Quad Q9000

CPU

GPU

Core i5-3339Y

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2 GHz2013

Core 2 Quad Q9000

4 Cores4 Thrd6 WWMax: 2 GHz2009

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-3339Y

2 / 4

1,589

0.0%

1,597

+0.5%

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 i5-3339Y is positioned at rank 412 and the Core 2 Quad Q9000 is on rank 1216, so the Core i5-3339Y 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 i5-3339Y

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

99%

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

98%

#400

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

554%

#401

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

546%

#402

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

501%

#403

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

499%

#404

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

494%

#406

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

477%

#407

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

458%

#408

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

457%

#409

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

445%

#412

Core i5-3339Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#421

Core i5-9400H

MSRP: $182|Avg: N/A

98%

#426

Celeron 2981U

MSRP: $137|Avg: N/A

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

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 Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Analysis: Based on specifications, the Core 2 Quad Q9000 shows stronger theoretical performance metrics.

Insight	Core i5-3339Y	Core 2 Quad Q9000
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-3339Y	Core 2 Quad Q9000
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)

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 i5-3339Y Benchmark Check

Core 2 Quad Q9000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-3339Y and Core 2 Quad Q9000

Core i5-3339Y

The Core i5-3339Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 13 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,589 points. Launch price was $250.

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.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-3339Y packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Core 2 Quad Q9000 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Core 2 Quad Q9000 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Core i5-3339Y versus 2 GHz on the Core 2 Quad Q9000 — identical boost frequencies (base: 1.5 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i5-3339Y uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Core 2 Quad Q9000 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-3339Y scores 1,589 against the Core 2 Quad Q9000's 1,597 — a 0.5% lead for the Core 2 Quad Q9000. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-3339Y vs 6 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Quad Q9000.

Feature	Core i5-3339Y	Core 2 Quad Q9000
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	2 GHz	2 GHz
Base Clock	1.5 GHz	2 GHz+33%
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	6 MB L2 Cache+100%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	6 MB+2300%
Process	22 nm-51%	45 nm
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Penryn (2008−2011)
PassMark	1,589	1,597
Geekbench 6 Single	368	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	707	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-3339Y uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 2 Quad Q9000 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-3339Y	Core 2 Quad Q9000
Socket	BGA1023	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+173%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	32	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Core i5-3339Y) / not specified (Core 2 Quad Q9000). The Core i5-3339Y includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4000), while the Core 2 Quad Q9000 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i5-3339Y rivals AMD A8-4555M.