Atom D510 vs Core 2 Quad Q9300
The Atom D510 is slightly faster than the Core 2 Quad Q9300 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Base Frequencyhelp
Core 2 Quad Q9300 has a 50% higher base clock.
Intel BGA 437
Sockethelp
LGA775Pineview
Codenamehelp
YorkfieldMobile
Segmenthelp
DesktopNo Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated GraphicsDDR2
RAMhelp
DDR1, DDR2, DDR3Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Atom D510 or Core 2 Quad Q9300?expand_more
The Atom D510. It's 114% faster than the Core 2 Quad Q9300 on average across 100+ games, scoring 22/100 vs 47/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Atom D510 than Core 2 Quad Q9300?expand_more
114% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Atom D510 or Core 2 Quad Q9300?expand_more
The Atom D510 is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Atom D510 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 22/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Atom D510 and Core 2 Quad Q9300?expand_more
Performance: Atom D510 scores 22/100, Core 2 Quad Q9300 scores 47/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Atom D510 or Core 2 Quad Q9300 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Atom D510 or Core 2 Quad Q9300?expand_more
The Atom D510 is the stronger pick at 22/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
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