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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550S
775DDR1/DDR2/DDR34C / 4T65WYorkfield45nmEnd-of-life
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Full Specifications
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Total Cores4
Total Threads4
Base Clock2.83 GHz
BCLK / Multiplier333 MHz / 8.5xx
CodenameYorkfield
MicroarchitectureYorkfield
Process Node45nm
FoundryIntel
Die Size107.0 mm²
Transistors0.82 billion
Production StatusEnd-of-life
Market SegmentDesktop
Launch DateJan 27, 2009
Instruction Sets
MMXSSESSE2SSE3SSE4.1EISTIntel 64iAMT2VT-xTXT
About This Product
The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550S is a quad-core desktop CPU from the Yorkfield series, operating at 2.83 GHz with a 65W TDP. It offers four threads and is compatible with Socket 775 motherboards. This CPU is suitable for basic computing tasks and light multitasking, but its performance is significantly outmatched by modern processors in its current price range for gaming or demanding applications.
Pros
- Low power consumption (65W TDP)
- Quad-core processing for basic tasks
- Integrated graphics for display output
Cons
- Outdated architecture and performance
- Poor gaming performance by modern standards
- Limited upgrade path on Socket 775
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