Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 4-core LGA775
Intel
23 Overall Score
vs
HP Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 4677
HP
75 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 4-core LGA775
78 out of 100 low confidence 6 reviews
Most buyers are very satisfied with this used processor, calling it a flawless upgrade that breathes new life into older systems. One detailed review noted it underperformed compared to an overclocked older CPU and that the L2 cache was not fully recognized in 32-bit operating systems. Overall, the product delivers good value and reliable performance for the price.
Pros
- Excellent upgrade value
- Flawless operation out of the box
- Quick seller shipping
- Breathes new life into old systems
- Good price
Cons
- Lower overclocking headroom than older CPUs
- L2 cache not fully recognized in 32-bit OS
- Underperforms compared to overclocked alternatives
- Mixed performance for specific usage scenarios
Value for money 4
Ease of installation 2
Overclocking performance 1
Cache recognition 1
Seller service 1
Used product quality 4
HP Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 4677
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Productivity
Server
Ai Llm
Budget
Gaming
Efficiency
Specifications
| Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 | HP Xeon 6526Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Core 2 Quad | Xeon Gold |
| Model | Q9450 | 6526Y |
| Class | desktop | server |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 4 | 16★ |
| Threads | 4 | 32★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | No data | |
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 12 | 32★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 37★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | — | DDR5★ |
| Max Speed | No data | |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | — | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA775 | LGA 4677 |
| PCIe | — | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 80★ |
| TDP | — | 195★ |
| Unlocked | — | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | — | No |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 4-core LGA775
- Strong social proof (65th percentile)
- Below average efficiency (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average platform (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
- Below average ai (22nd percentile)
HP Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 4677
- Strong ai (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong platform (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong multi thread (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong single thread (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
Pricing
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 4-core LGA7750.058score per dollar
vs
HP Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 46770.037score per dollar
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 4-core LGA775 offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: HP Xeon 6526Y
Scores 75 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 22 specs.
