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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550S Processor Review

Manufacturer: Intel
Product: BX80569Q9550
Date: Wed, Mar 11, 2009 - 12:00 AM
Written By: Nathan Kirsch -
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Cinebench R10

MAXON; CINEBENCH R10:

CINEBENCH is the free benchmarking tool for Windows and Mac OS based on the powerful 3D software CINEMA 4D. Consequently, the results of tests conducted using CINEBENCH 10 carry significant weight when analyzing a computer's performance in everyday use. Especially a system's CPU and the OpenGL capabilities of its graphics card are put through their paces (even multiprocessor systems with up to 16 dedicated CPUs or processor cores). The test procedure consists of two main components: The first test sequence is dedicated to the computer's main processor. A 3D scene file is used to render a photo realistic image. The scene makes use of various CPU-intensive features such as reflection, ambient occlusion, area lights and procedural shaders. In the first run, the benchmark only uses one CPU (or CPU core), to ascertain a reference value. On machines that have multiple CPUs or CPU cores, and also on those who simulate multiple CPUs (via HyperThreading or similar technologies), MAXON CINEBENCH will run a second test using all available CPU power. Again, higher Frames/Second and lower rendering time in seconds equal better performance.

Cinebench 10

Cinebench R10 was able to put a 100% load across all the cores on all of the processors, which makes this a great benchmark to look at multi-core platforms.

Cinebench R10 Results

Results: Running Cinebench R10 in 64-bit mode showed a significant improvement in performance on all of the processors and the results were in-line with what we expected from running Cinebench R9.5!  The Intel Core 2 Q9550 was 43% faster than the Q6600 in the 64-bit test, which is amazing if you think about it.

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Review Index
Page 1 - The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 Processor
Page 2 - The Test System
Page 3 - Sandra 2009 Memory Bandwidth
Page 4 - Photodex ProShow Gold 3.2
Page 5 - Sony Vegas 8.0c
Page 6 - Microsoft Excel 2007
Page 7 - Cinebench R9.5
Page 8 - Cinebench R10
Page 9 - POV-Ray 3.7 Beta 25
Page 10 - POV-Ray Real-Time Raytracing
Page 11 - Futuremark 3DMark06
Page 12 - Power Consumption
Page 13 - Intel Q9550 Processor Overclocking
Page 14 - Final Thoughts and Conclusions