Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX vs Core 2 Extreme X9000

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Extreme X9000
2008
2 cores / 2 threads, 44 Watt
0.72
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX
2020
12 cores / 24 threads, 280 Watt
21.91
+2943%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX outperforms Core 2 Extreme X9000 by a whopping 2943% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Extreme X9000 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2706256
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesIntel Core 2 ExtremeAMD Ryzen Threadripper
Power efficiency1.497.14
Architecture codenamePenryn (2008−2011)Matisse (2019−2020)
Release date10 January 2008 (16 years ago)14 July 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$851no data

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Extreme X9000 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX 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)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads224
Base clock speed2.8 GHz4 GHz
Boost clock speed2.8 GHz4.3 GHz
Bus rate800 MHzno data
Multiplierno data40
L1 cache128 KB64K (per core)
L2 cache6 MB512K (per core)
L3 cache6 MB L2 Cache64 MB
Chip lithography45 nm7 nm, 12 nm
Die size107 mm274 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data95 °C
Number of transistors410 Million3,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+
VID voltage range1V-1.275Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Extreme X9000 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX 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
SocketPGA478TR4
Power consumption (TDP)44 Watt280 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Extreme X9000 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX. 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
Demand Based Switching-no data
FSB parity-no data

Security technologies

Core 2 Extreme X9000 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX 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 Extreme X9000 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Extreme X9000 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX. 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 Extreme X9000 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX.

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 Extreme X9000 0.72
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX 21.91
+2943%

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 Extreme X9000 1099
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX 33536
+2952%

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 Extreme X9000 421
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX 1669
+296%

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 Extreme X9000 719
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX 10394
+1346%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.72 21.91
Recency 10 January 2008 14 July 2020
Physical cores 2 12
Threads 2 24
Chip lithography 45 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 44 Watt 280 Watt

Core 2 Extreme X9000 has 536.4% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX, on the other hand, has a 2943.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 12 years, 500% more physical cores and 1100% more threads, and a 542.9% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Extreme X9000 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core 2 Extreme X9000 is a notebook processor while Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Extreme X9000 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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