Side by side comparison and review of Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 and AMD EPYC 72F3 (3rd Gen). Compare overall performance, core and thread counts, cache memory, speed, power efficiency, dimensions, socket compatibility and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect CPU. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the processor that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
GENERAL | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 | AMD EPYC 72F3 (3rd Gen) |
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Product Type | Processor | Processor |
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PROCESSOR | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 | AMD EPYC 72F3 (3rd Gen) |
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Type | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 | AMD EPYC 72F3 (3rd Gen) |
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ARCHITECTURE |
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Processor Qty | 1 | 1 |
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Compatible Processor Socket | LGA775 Socket | Socket SP3 |
Manufacturing Process | 45 nm | - |
Thermal Design Power | 95 W | 180 W |
Thermal Specification | 71.4 °C | - |
PCI Express Revision | - | 4.0 |
PCI Express Lanes Qty | - | 128 |
Architecture Features | Enhanced SpeedStep technology, streaming SIMD extensions 2, streaming SIMD extensions 3, Execute Disable Bit capability, Intel Virtualization Technology, Intel 64 Technology, Intel Advanced Digital Media Boost, Intel Advanced Smart Cache, Intel Intelligent Power Capability, Intel Smart Memory Access, Intel Wide Dynamic Execution, supplemental streaming SIMD extensions 3, streaming SIMD extensions 4, Intel Trusted Execution Technology, Enhanced Halt State (C1E), Intel Thermal Monitor 2 | AMD Infinity Architecture, AMD Infinity Guard |
PERFORMANCE |
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Number of Cores | Quad-Core | 8-core |
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Number of Threads | - | 16 threads |
Clock Speed (Frequency) | 2.5 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
Max Turbo Speed | - | 4.1 GHz |
Bus Speed | 1333 MHz | - |
64-bit Computing | Yes | - |
CACHE MEMORY |
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Cache | 6 MB | 256 MB |
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Cache Memory Details | L2 - 6 MB | L3 - 256 MB |
Installed Size | 6 MB | - |
Type | Advanced Smart Cache | - |
EXPANSION & CONNECTIVITY | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 | AMD EPYC 72F3 (3rd Gen) |
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Compatible Slots | 1 x processor - LGA775 Socket | - |
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MISCELLANEOUS | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 | AMD EPYC 72F3 (3rd Gen) |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - 3 years | - |
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