Ryzen 9 7950X vs Core 2 Duo T6670

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Duo T6670
2009
2 cores / 2 threads, 35 Watt
0.53
Ryzen 9 7950X
2022
16 cores / 32 threads, 170 Watt
40.98
+7632%

Ryzen 9 7950X outperforms Core 2 Duo T6670 by a whopping 7632% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Duo T6670 and Ryzen 9 7950X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking285465
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core 2 Duono data
Power efficiency1.3821.98
Architecture codenamePenryn (2008−2011)Raphael (Zen 4) (2022)
Release date1 January 2009 (15 years ago)27 September 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Duo T6670 and Ryzen 9 7950X 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)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads232
Base clock speed2.2 GHz4.5 GHz
Boost clock speed2.2 GHz5.7 GHz
Bus rate800 MHzno data
L1 cacheno data64K (per core)
L2 cache2 MB1 MB (per core)
L3 cache2 MB L2 Cache64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nm5 nm
Die size107 mm2CCD = 2x 70 sq. mm, I/O = 122 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °C95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data47 °C
Number of transistors410 Million13140 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Duo T6670 and Ryzen 9 7950X 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 configurationno data1
SocketPGA478AM5
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt170 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Duo T6670 and Ryzen 9 7950X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataCCD = 5 nm, I/O = 6 nm, 0.650 - 1.475 V
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core 2 Duo T6670 and Ryzen 9 7950X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Duo T6670 and Ryzen 9 7950X are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Duo T6670 and Ryzen 9 7950X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR5-5200

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Duo T6670 and Ryzen 9 7950X.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanesno data24

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 T6670 0.53
Ryzen 9 7950X 40.98
+7632%

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 T6670 818
Ryzen 9 7950X 62713
+7567%

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 T6670 260
Ryzen 9 7950X 2986
+1048%

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 T6670 399
Ryzen 9 7950X 19469
+4779%

Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core

Cinebench R10 is an ancient ray tracing benchmark for processors by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. Its single core version uses just one CPU thread to render a futuristic looking motorcycle.

Core 2 Duo T6670 2365
Ryzen 9 7950X 8448
+257%

Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 10 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R10 using all the processor threads. Possible number of threads is limited by 16 in this version.

Core 2 Duo T6670 4430
Ryzen 9 7950X 72098
+1527%

3DMark06 CPU

3DMark06 is a discontinued DirectX 9 benchmark suite from Futuremark. Its CPU part contains two scenarios, one dedicated to artificial intelligence pathfinding, another to game physics using PhysX package.

Core 2 Duo T6670 1850
Ryzen 9 7950X 21064
+1039%

wPrime 32

wPrime 32M is a math multi-thread processor test, which calculates square roots of first 32 million integer numbers. Its result is measured in seconds, so that the less is benchmark result, the faster the processor.

Core 2 Duo T6670 52.04
Ryzen 9 7950X 1.96
+2555%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.53 40.98
Recency 1 January 2009 27 September 2022
Physical cores 2 16
Threads 2 32
Chip lithography 45 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 170 Watt

Core 2 Duo T6670 has 385.7% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 9 7950X, on the other hand, has a 7632.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 13 years, 700% more physical cores and 1500% more threads, and a 800% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 9 7950X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Duo T6670 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core 2 Duo T6670 is a notebook processor while Ryzen 9 7950X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Duo T6670 and Ryzen 9 7950X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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