Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX vs Core 2 Duo T9500

Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Duo T9500
2008
2 cores / 2 threads, 35 Watt
1.13
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX
2022
32 cores / 64 threads, 280 Watt
47.63
+4115%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX outperforms Core 2 Duo T9500 by a whopping 4115% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Duo T9500 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking238040
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesIntel Core 2 DuoAMD Ryzen Threadripper
Power efficiency3.0616.10
Architecture codenamePenryn (2008−2011)Chagall PRO (2022)
Release date10 January 2008 (16 years ago)8 March 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$530no data

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Duo T9500 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX 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 speed2.6 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed2.6 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus rate800 MHzno data
Multiplierno data36
L1 cache128 KB64K (per core)
L2 cache6 MB512K (per core)
L3 cache6 MB L2 Cache128 MB
Chip lithography45 nm7 nm
Die size107 mm24x 81 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data95 °C
Number of transistors410 Million16,600 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
VID voltage range1V-1.25Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Duo T9500 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX 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
SocketBGA479,PBGA479,PGA478,PPGA478WRX8
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt280 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Duo T9500 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX. 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
Demand Based Switching-no data
FSB parity-no data

Security technologies

Core 2 Duo T9500 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX 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 T9500 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Duo T9500 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR4-3200
Maximum memory sizeno data2 TiB
Maximum memory bandwidthno data204.8 GB/s

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Duo T9500 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX.

PCIe versionno data4.0
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 T9500 1.13
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX 47.63
+4115%

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 T9500 1799
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX 75654
+4105%

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 T9500 337
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX 2053
+509%

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 T9500 549
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX 16798
+2960%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.13 47.63
Recency 10 January 2008 8 March 2022
Physical cores 2 32
Threads 2 64
Chip lithography 45 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 280 Watt

Core 2 Duo T9500 has 700% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX, on the other hand, has a 4115% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 14 years, 1500% more physical cores and 3100% more threads, and a 542.9% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Duo T9500 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core 2 Duo T9500 is a notebook processor while Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Duo T9500 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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