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Games you can play with a Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550

performance score 38Yorkfield

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 is a Yorkfield previous-generation processor. Across 10,550 games whose CPU or GPU requirements we could pin to real parts, here is where it lands - grouped by how comfortably it clears each game's stated CPU target.

515

Runs easily

2,396

Meets recommended requirements

2,589

Meets minimum requirements

5,050

Below minimum

Runs easily

515 games

Well above the recommended CPU - expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom.

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Meets recommended requirements

2,396 games

Meets or beats the recommended CPU - the intended experience at 1080p.

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Meets minimum requirements

2,589 games

Clears the minimum CPU but not the recommended one - playable with reduced settings.

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Below minimum

5,050 games

Below the stated minimum CPU - likely to struggle even at low settings.

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FAQ

How many games can a Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 run?: Of 10,550 games with usable CPU requirements, 5500 run on a Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 (2911 at their recommended settings), and 5050 fall below the minimum.
Is the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 still good enough for modern games?: It is showing its age - it clears the minimum for many games but misses the recommended CPU target for a large share of them.