Core 2 Duo T5550 vs EPYC 7551

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Aggregate performance score

EPYC 7551
2017
32 cores / 64 threads, 180 Watt
16.34
+3985%
Core 2 Duo T5550
2008
2 cores / 2 threads, 35 Watt
0.40

EPYC 7551 outperforms Core 2 Duo T5550 by a whopping 3985% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing EPYC 7551 and Core 2 Duo T5550 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking4093001
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.27no data
Market segmentServerLaptop
SeriesAMD EPYCIntel Core 2 Duo
Power efficiency8.591.11
Architecture codenameNaples (2017−2018)Merom (2006−2008)
Release date29 June 2017 (7 years ago)1 January 2008 (16 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$3,400no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

EPYC 7551 and Core 2 Duo T5550 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 cores32 (Dotriaconta-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads642
Base clock speed2 GHz1.83 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz1.83 GHz
Bus rateno data667 MHz
Multiplier20no data
L1 cache96K (per core)no data
L2 cache512K (per core)2 MB
L3 cache64 MB (shared)2 MB L2 Cache
Chip lithography14 nm65 nm
Die size192 mm2143 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Number of transistors4,800 million291 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-
VID voltage rangeno data1.075V-1.25V

Compatibility

Information on EPYC 7551 and Core 2 Duo T5550 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 configuration2 (Multiprocessor)no data
SocketTR4PPGA478
Power consumption (TDP)180 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by EPYC 7551 and Core 2 Duo T5550. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data-
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data-
Demand Based Switchingno data-
FSB parityno data-

Security technologies

EPYC 7551 and Core 2 Duo T5550 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data-
EDBno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by EPYC 7551 and Core 2 Duo T5550 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-xno data-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by EPYC 7551 and Core 2 Duo T5550. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Eight-channelno data
Maximum memory size2 TiBno data
Max memory channels8no data
Maximum memory bandwidth170.671 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by EPYC 7551 and Core 2 Duo T5550.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes128no data

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.

EPYC 7551 16.34
+3985%
Core 2 Duo T5550 0.40

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.

EPYC 7551 25960
+3944%
Core 2 Duo T5550 642

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.

EPYC 7551 897
+295%
Core 2 Duo T5550 227

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.

EPYC 7551 5764
+1306%
Core 2 Duo T5550 410

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 16.34 0.40
Recency 29 June 2017 1 January 2008
Physical cores 32 2
Threads 64 2
Chip lithography 14 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 180 Watt 35 Watt

EPYC 7551 has a 3985% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 years, 1500% more physical cores and 3100% more threads, and a 364.3% more advanced lithography process.

Core 2 Duo T5550, on the other hand, has 414.3% lower power consumption.

The EPYC 7551 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Duo T5550 in performance tests.

Be aware that EPYC 7551 is a server/workstation processor while Core 2 Duo T5550 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between EPYC 7551 and Core 2 Duo T5550, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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