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Intel Core2 Quad Q9100 vs i3-5010U

The Intel Core i3-5010U @ 2.10GHz is newer than Intel Core2 Quad Q9100 @ 2.26GHz also around 17% faster in multi-threaded (CPU Mark) testing, it is around 23% faster in single-thread testing. However, Intel Core i3-5010U @ 2.10GHz uses substantially less power. All the CPUs in this comparison belong in the Laptop CPU Class.The values below were tabulated from a combined 952 benchmarks submitted from our PerformanceTest software and results and are updated daily to include new submissions.

  • The first section will show basic information for each CPU selected.
  • The additional graphs shows the CPU Mark and Single Thread values of each CPU selected.
  • An accompany graph, if price data is available, will shows the value for money, in terms of the CPU Mark/Thread Rating per dollar.
  • The last section will show approximate yearly running costs for the CPUs.

×Intel Core2 Quad Q9100 @ 2.26GHz×Intel Core i3-5010U @ 2.10GHz+ ADD
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Socket TypePGA478FCBGA1168
CPU ClassLaptopLaptop
Clockspeed2.3 GHz2.1 GHz
Turbo SpeedNot SupportedNot Supported
# of Physical Cores4 (Threads: 4)2 (Threads: 4)
CacheL1: 256KB, L2: 12.0MB, L3: 0MBL1: 128KB, L2: 0.5MB, L3: 3MB
TDP45W15W
Yearly Running Cost$8.21$2.74
OtherIntel HD Graphics 5500
First Seen on ChartQ2 2009Q1 2015
# of Samples55897
CPU Value4.77.3
Single Thread Rating(% diff. to max in group)955(-22.5%)1232(0.0%)
CPU Mark(% diff. to max in group)1806(-17.4%)2187(0.0%)
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CPU Mark Rating
As of 1st of April 2025 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core2 Quad Q9100 @ 2.26GHz
1,806
Intel Core i3-5010U @ 2.10GHz
2,187
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CPU Value (CPU Mark / $Price)
As of 1st of April 2025 - Higher results represent better value
Intel Core2 Quad Q9100 @ 2.26GHz
4.7
Intel Core i3-5010U @ 2.10GHz
7.3
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CPU Single Thread Rating
As of 1st of April 2025 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core2 Quad Q9100 @ 2.26GHz
955
Intel Core i3-5010U @ 2.10GHz
1,232
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Estimated Energy Usage Cost
Estimated Energy Adjustable Values
Average hours of use per day Average CPU Utilization (0-100%)1 Power cost, $ per kWh2
8
25
1Average user usage is typically low and can vary from task to task. An estimate load 25% is nominal.
2Typical power costs vary around the world. Check your last power bill for details. Values of $0.15 to $0.45 per kWh are typical.
Intel Core2 Quad Q9100 @ 2.26GHz Intel Core i3-5010U @ 2.10GHz
Max TDP45W15W
Power consumption per day (kWh)0.090.03
Running cost per day$0.022$0.007
Power consumption per year (kWh)32.910.9
Running cost per year$8.21$2.74
Shown CPU power usage is based on linear interpolation of Max TDP (i.e. max load). Actual CPU power profile may vary.