Ryzen 9 3900XT vs Duo T2600

Aggregate performance score

Core Duo T2600
2006
2 cores / 2 threads, 31 Watt
0.29
Ryzen 9 3900XT
2020
12 cores / 24 threads, 105 Watt
20.56
+6990%

Ryzen 9 3900XT outperforms Core Duo T2600 by a whopping 6990% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core Duo T2600 and Ryzen 9 3900XT processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking3112268
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data25.01
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core DuoAMD Ryzen 9
Power efficiency0.8918.53
Architecture codenameYonah (2005−2006)Matisse 2 (2020)
Release date5 January 2006 (18 years ago)7 July 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$440$499

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core Duo T2600 and Ryzen 9 3900XT 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 speed2.16 GHz3.8 GHz
Boost clock speed2.16 GHz4.7 GHz
Bus rate667 MHzno data
L1 cache0 KB96K (per core)
L2 cache2 MB512K (per core)
L3 cache0 KB64 MB
Chip lithography65 nm7 nm, 12 nm
Die size90 mm274 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data95 °C
Number of transistors151 Million3,800 million
64 bit support-+
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+
VID voltage range1.1625V - 1.3Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core Duo T2600 and Ryzen 9 3900XT 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
SocketPPGA478, PBGA479AM4
Power consumption (TDP)31 Watt105 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core Duo T2600 and Ryzen 9 3900XT. 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
PAE32 Bitno data
FSB parity-no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core Duo T2600 and Ryzen 9 3900XT 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 Duo T2600 and Ryzen 9 3900XT are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core Duo T2600 and Ryzen 9 3900XT. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1DDR4-3200
Maximum memory sizeno data128 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidthno data51.196 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core Duo T2600 and Ryzen 9 3900XT.

PCIe versionno data4.0

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.

Duo T2600 0.29
Ryzen 9 3900XT 20.56
+6990%

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.

Duo T2600 460
Ryzen 9 3900XT 32666
+7001%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.29 20.56
Recency 5 January 2006 7 July 2020
Physical cores 2 12
Threads 2 24
Chip lithography 65 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 31 Watt 105 Watt

Duo T2600 has 238.7% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 9 3900XT, on the other hand, has a 6989.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 14 years, 500% more physical cores and 1100% more threads, and a 828.6% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 9 3900XT is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Duo T2600 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core Duo T2600 is a notebook processor while Ryzen 9 3900XT is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core Duo T2600 and Ryzen 9 3900XT, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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