Core 2 Quad Q9450 vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX
2022
24 cores / 48 threads, 280 Watt
43.57
+2947%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX outperforms Core 2 Quad Q9450 by a whopping 2947% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX and Core 2 Quad Q9450 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking552216
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen Threadripperno data
Power efficiency14.191.37
Architecture codenameChagall PRO (2022)Yorkfield (2007−2009)
Release date8 March 2022 (2 years ago)March 2008 (16 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX and Core 2 Quad Q9450 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 cores24 (Tetracosa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads484
Base clock speed3.8 GHz2.66 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz2.67 GHz
Bus rateno data1333 MHz
Multiplier38no data
L1 cache1536 KB64K (per core)
L2 cache12 MB12 MB (shared)
L3 cache128 MB0 KB
Chip lithography7 nm45 nm
Die size4x 81 mm22x 107 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °C71 °C
Number of transistors16,600 million820 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
VID voltage rangeno data0.85V-1.3625V

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX and Core 2 Quad Q9450 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
SocketWRX8LGA775
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX and Core 2 Quad Q9450. 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-
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Demand Based Switchingno data-
FSB parityno data+

Security technologies

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX and Core 2 Quad Q9450 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX and Core 2 Quad Q9450 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX and Core 2 Quad Q9450. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR1, DDR2, DDR3
Maximum memory size2 TiBno data
Maximum memory bandwidth204.8 GB/sno data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX and Core 2 Quad Q9450.

PCIe version4.0no 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.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX 43.57
+2947%
Core 2 Quad Q9450 1.43

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.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX 66686
+2951%
Core 2 Quad Q9450 2186

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.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX 2053
+499%
Core 2 Quad Q9450 343

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.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX 15051
+1476%
Core 2 Quad Q9450 955

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 43.57 1.43
Physical cores 24 4
Threads 48 4
Chip lithography 7 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 95 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX has a 2946.9% higher aggregate performance score, 500% more physical cores and 1100% more threads, and a 542.9% more advanced lithography process.

Core 2 Quad Q9450, on the other hand, has 194.7% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Quad Q9450 in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX is a server/workstation processor while Core 2 Quad Q9450 is a desktop one.


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