EPYC 7663 vs Core 2 Duo E7600

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Duo E7600
2009
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.76
EPYC 7663
2021
56 cores / 112 threads, 240 Watt
53.23
+6904%

EPYC 7663 outperforms Core 2 Duo E7600 by a whopping 6904% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Duo E7600 and EPYC 7663 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking263729
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data3.91
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Seriesno dataAMD EPYC
Architecture codenameWolfdale (2008−2010)Milan (2021−2023)
Release date10 May 2009 (15 years ago)12 January 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$6,366

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core 2 Duo E7600 and EPYC 7663 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)56 (Hexapentaconta-Core)
Threads2112
Base clock speed3.06 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed0.07 GHz3.5 GHz
Bus rate1066 MHzno data
Multiplierno data20
L1 cache64 KB (per core)3584 KB
L2 cache3 MB (shared)28 MB
L3 cache0 KB256 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-+
Unlocked multiplier-+
VID voltage range0.85V-1.3625Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Duo E7600 and EPYC 7663 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 Watt240 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Duo E7600 and EPYC 7663. 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
StatusDiscontinuedno data

Security technologies

Core 2 Duo E7600 and EPYC 7663 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 E7600 and EPYC 7663 are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Duo E7600 and EPYC 7663. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1, DDR2, DDR3DDR4-3200
Maximum memory sizeno data4 TiB
Maximum memory bandwidthno data204.795 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Duo E7600 and EPYC 7663.

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 E7600 0.76
EPYC 7663 53.23
+6904%

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 E7600 1165
EPYC 7663 82087
+6946%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.76 53.23
Recency 10 May 2009 12 January 2021
Physical cores 2 56
Threads 2 112
Chip lithography 45 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 240 Watt

Core 2 Duo E7600 has 269.2% lower power consumption.

EPYC 7663, on the other hand, has a 6903.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 years, 2700% more physical cores and 5500% more threads, and a 542.9% more advanced lithography process.

The EPYC 7663 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Duo E7600 in performance tests.

Note that Core 2 Duo E7600 is a desktop processor while EPYC 7663 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Duo E7600 and EPYC 7663, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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