EPYC 9334 vs Core 2 Duo E8500

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Duo E8500
2008
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.83
EPYC 9334
2022
32 cores / 64 threads, 210 Watt
42.37
+5005%

EPYC 9334 outperforms Core 2 Duo E8500 by a whopping 5005% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Duo E8500 and EPYC 9334 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking259462
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data11.31
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Seriesno dataAMD EPYC
Power efficiency1.1618.40
Architecture codenameWolfdale (2008−2010)Genoa (2022−2023)
Release dateJanuary 2008 (16 years ago)10 November 2022 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$2,990

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core 2 Duo E8500 and EPYC 9334 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)32 (Dotriaconta-Core)
Threads264
Base clock speed3.16 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost clock speed3.17 GHz2.7 GHz
Bus rate1333 MHzno data
Multiplierno data27
L1 cache64 KB2 MB
L2 cache6 MB (shared)32 MB
L3 cache0 KB128 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nm5 nm, 6 nm
Die size107 mm24x 72 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistors410 million52,560 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
VID voltage range0.85V-1.3625Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Duo E8500 and EPYC 9334 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
SocketLGA775SP5
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt210 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Duo E8500 and EPYC 9334. 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 E8500 and EPYC 9334 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 E8500 and EPYC 9334 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 E8500 and EPYC 9334. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1, DDR2, DDR3DDR5-4800
Maximum memory sizeno data6 TiB
Maximum memory bandwidthno data460.8 GB/s

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Duo E8500 and EPYC 9334.

PCIe versionno data5.0
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 E8500 0.83
EPYC 9334 42.37
+5005%

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 E8500 1273
EPYC 9334 64841
+4994%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.83 42.37
Physical cores 2 32
Threads 2 64
Chip lithography 45 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 210 Watt

Core 2 Duo E8500 has 223.1% lower power consumption.

EPYC 9334, on the other hand, has a 5004.8% higher aggregate performance score, 1500% more physical cores and 3100% more threads, and a 800% more advanced lithography process.

The EPYC 9334 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Duo E8500 in performance tests.

Note that Core 2 Duo E8500 is a desktop processor while EPYC 9334 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Duo E8500 and EPYC 9334, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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