Core i9-13980HX vs Core 2 Duo E7500

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Duo E7500
2009
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.72
Core i9-13980HX
2023
24 cores / 32 threads, 55 Watt
29.68
+4022%

Core i9-13980HX outperforms Core 2 Duo E7500 by a whopping 4022% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Duo E7500 and Core i9-13980HX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2700143
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Raptor Lake-HX
Power efficiency1.0551.07
Architecture codenameWolfdale (2008−2010)Raptor Lake-HX (2023)
Release date10 January 2009 (15 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$668

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Duo E7500 and Core i9-13980HX basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads232
Base clock speed2.93 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed0.93 GHz5.5 GHz
Bus rate1066 MHzno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache3 MB (shared)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB36 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size82 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)74 °C72 °C
Number of transistors228 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
VID voltage range0.85V-1.3625Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Duo E7500 and Core i9-13980HX compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketLGA775FCBGA1964
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt55 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Duo E7500 and Core i9-13980HX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI-+
FMA-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Demand Based Switching-no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
FSB parity-no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core 2 Duo E7500 and Core i9-13980HX technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB+no data
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Duo E7500 and Core i9-13980HX are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Duo E7500 and Core i9-13980HX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1, DDR2, DDR3DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory sizeno data192 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidthno data89.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)Intel UHD Graphics for 13th Gen Intel Processors
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.65 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core 2 Duo E7500 and Core i9-13980HX integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core 2 Duo E7500 and Core i9-13980HX integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core 2 Duo E7500 and Core i9-13980HX integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Duo E7500 and Core i9-13980HX.

PCIe version2.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Core 2 Duo E7500 0.72
i9-13980HX 29.68
+4022%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Core 2 Duo E7500 1148
i9-13980HX 47153
+4007%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.72 29.68
Recency 10 January 2009 4 January 2023
Physical cores 2 24
Threads 2 32
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 55 Watt

i9-13980HX has a 4022.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 13 years, 1100% more physical cores and 1500% more threads, and 18.2% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-13980HX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Duo E7500 in performance tests.

Note that Core 2 Duo E7500 is a desktop processor while Core i9-13980HX is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Duo E7500 and Core i9-13980HX, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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