Ryzen Threadripper 3990X vs Core 2 Duo E8400

Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Duo E8400
2008
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.73
Ryzen Threadripper 3990X
2020
64 cores / 128 threads, 280 Watt
50.29
+6789%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X outperforms Core 2 Duo E8400 by a whopping 6789% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Duo E8400 and Ryzen Threadripper 3990X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking266934
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data9.21
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Seriesno dataAMD Ryzen Threadripper
Power efficiency1.0617.00
Architecture codenameWolfdale (2008−2010)Matisse (2019−2020)
Release date1 January 2008 (16 years ago)7 February 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$3,999

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core 2 Duo E8400 and Ryzen Threadripper 3990X 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 speed3 GHz2.9 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz4.3 GHz
Bus rate1333 MHzno data
Multiplierno data29
L1 cache64 KB (per core)96K (per core)
L2 cache6 MB (shared)512K (per core)
L3 cache0 KB256 MB
Chip lithography45 nm7 nm, 12 nm
Die size104 mm274 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C95 °C
Number of transistors410 million3,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+
VID voltage range0.85V-1.3625Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Duo E8400 and Ryzen Threadripper 3990X 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
SocketLGA775TR4
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt280 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Duo E8400 and Ryzen Threadripper 3990X. 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 E8400 and Ryzen Threadripper 3990X 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 E8400 and Ryzen Threadripper 3990X are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Duo E8400 and Ryzen Threadripper 3990X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1, DDR2, DDR3DDR4-3200
Maximum memory sizeno data256 GB
Max memory channelsno data4
Maximum memory bandwidthno data102.403 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Duo E8400 and Ryzen Threadripper 3990X.

PCIe version2.04.0

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 E8400 0.73
Ryzen Threadripper 3990X 50.29
+6789%

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 E8400 1165
Ryzen Threadripper 3990X 79889
+6757%

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 E8400 370
Ryzen Threadripper 3990X 1622
+338%

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 E8400 603
Ryzen Threadripper 3990X 14186
+2253%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.73 50.29
Recency 1 January 2008 7 February 2020
Physical cores 2 64
Threads 2 128
Chip lithography 45 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 280 Watt

Core 2 Duo E8400 has 330.8% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X, on the other hand, has a 6789% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 12 years, 3100% more physical cores and 6300% more threads, and a 542.9% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen Threadripper 3990X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Duo E8400 in performance tests.


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