EPYC 7773X vs Core 2 Duo E7500

Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Duo E7500
2009
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.72
EPYC 7773X
2022
64 cores / 128 threads, 280 Watt
57.60
+7900%

EPYC 7773X outperforms Core 2 Duo E7500 by a whopping 7900% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Duo E7500 and EPYC 7773X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking268822
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency1.0519.47
Architecture codenameWolfdale (2008−2010)Milan-X (2022)
Release date10 January 2009 (15 years ago)22 March 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Duo E7500 and EPYC 7773X 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)64 (Tetrahexaconta-Core)
Threads2128
Base clock speed2.93 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed0.93 GHz3.5 GHz
Bus rate1066 MHzno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache3 MB (shared)512K (per core)
L3 cache0 KB768 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nm7 nm
Die size82 mm28x 81 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)74 °Cno data
Number of transistors228 million33,200 million
64 bit support+-
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
VID voltage range0.85V-1.3625Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Duo E7500 and EPYC 7773X 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 configuration12
SocketLGA775SP3
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt280 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Duo E7500 and EPYC 7773X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Demand Based Switching-no data
FSB parity-no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core 2 Duo E7500 and EPYC 7773X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Duo E7500 and EPYC 7773X are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Duo E7500 and EPYC 7773X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1, DDR2, DDR3DDR4-3200

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Duo E7500 and EPYC 7773X.

PCIe version2.04.0
PCI Express lanesno data128

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
EPYC 7773X 57.60
+7900%

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 1143
EPYC 7773X 91491
+7904%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Core 2 Duo E7500 346
EPYC 7773X 1531
+342%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Core 2 Duo E7500 567
EPYC 7773X 15277
+2594%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.72 57.60
Recency 10 January 2009 22 March 2022
Physical cores 2 64
Threads 2 128
Chip lithography 45 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 280 Watt

Core 2 Duo E7500 has 330.8% lower power consumption.

EPYC 7773X, on the other hand, has a 7900% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 13 years, 3100% more physical cores and 6300% more threads, and a 542.9% more advanced lithography process.

The EPYC 7773X 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 EPYC 7773X is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Duo E7500 and EPYC 7773X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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