Ryzen 9 3900X vs Duo T2700

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Aggregate performance score

Core Duo T2700
2006
2 cores / 2 threads, 31 Watt
0.31
Ryzen 9 3900X
2019
12 cores / 24 threads, 125 Watt
20.53
+6523%

Ryzen 9 3900X outperforms Core Duo T2700 by a whopping 6523% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core Duo T2700 and Ryzen 9 3900X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking3102275
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data21.71
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core DuoAMD Ryzen 9
Power efficiency0.9515.53
Architecture codenameYonah (2005−2006)Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020)
Release date28 July 2006 (18 years ago)7 July 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$663$499

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core Duo T2700 and Ryzen 9 3900X 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 speed2.33 GHz3.8 GHz
Boost clock speed2.33 GHz4.6 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 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C95 °C
Number of transistors151 Million19,200 million
64 bit support-+
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+
VID voltage range1.1625V - 1.3Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core Duo T2700 and Ryzen 9 3900X 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 (Uniprocessor)
SocketPPGA478, PBGA479AM4
Power consumption (TDP)31 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core Duo T2700 and Ryzen 9 3900X. 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 T2700 and Ryzen 9 3900X 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 T2700 and Ryzen 9 3900X are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core Duo T2700 and Ryzen 9 3900X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1DDR4 Dual-channel
Maximum memory sizeno data128 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidthno data51.196 GB/s

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 T2700 0.31
Ryzen 9 3900X 20.53
+6523%

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 T2700 498
Ryzen 9 3900X 32612
+6449%

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.

Duo T2700 1860
Ryzen 9 3900X 14889
+700%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.31 20.53
Recency 28 July 2006 7 July 2019
Physical cores 2 12
Threads 2 24
Chip lithography 65 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 31 Watt 125 Watt

Duo T2700 has 303.2% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 9 3900X, on the other hand, has a 6522.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 12 years, 500% more physical cores and 1100% more threads, and a 828.6% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 9 3900X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Duo T2700 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core Duo T2700 is a notebook processor while Ryzen 9 3900X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core Duo T2700 and Ryzen 9 3900X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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