Core 2 Quad Q9650 vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX
2023
96 cores / 192 threads, 350 Watt
95.07
+5994%
Core 2 Quad Q9650
2008
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
1.56

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX outperforms Core 2 Quad Q9650 by a whopping 5994% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX and Core 2 Quad Q9650 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking22121
Place by popularity3not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.25no data
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency25.711.55
Architecture codenameStorm Peak (2023)Yorkfield (2007−2009)
Release date19 October 2023 (1 year ago)August 2008 (16 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$9,999no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX and Core 2 Quad Q9650 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 cores964 (Quad-Core)
Threads1924
Base clock speed2.5 GHz3 GHz
Boost clock speed5.1 GHz3 GHz
Bus rateno data1333 MHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)6 MB (per die)
L3 cache384 MB (shared)0 KB
Chip lithography5 nm45 nm
Die sizeCompute Die (CCD) Size 71 mm2, I/O Die (IOD) Size 388 mm2 mm22x 107 mm2
Maximum core temperature95 °C71 °C
Number of transistors78,840 million820 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data-
Unlocked multiplier+-
VID voltage rangeno data0.85V-1.3625V

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX and Core 2 Quad Q9650 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
SocketsTR5LGA775
Power consumption (TDP)350 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX and Core 2 Quad Q9650. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, BMI1, BMI2, SHA, F16C, FMA3, AMD64, EVP, AMD-V, SMAP, SMEP, SMT, Precision Boost 2no data
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-
Precision Boost 2+no data

Security technologies

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX and Core 2 Quad Q9650 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 7995WX and Core 2 Quad Q9650 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 7995WX and Core 2 Quad Q9650. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR1, DDR2, DDR3

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/Ano data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX and Core 2 Quad Q9650.

PCIe version5.0no 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 7995WX 95.07
+5994%
Core 2 Quad Q9650 1.56

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 7995WX 151016
+5992%
Core 2 Quad Q9650 2479

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 95.07 1.56
Physical cores 96 4
Threads 192 4
Chip lithography 5 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 350 Watt 95 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX has a 5994.2% higher aggregate performance score, 2300% more physical cores and 4700% more threads, and a 800% more advanced lithography process.

Core 2 Quad Q9650, on the other hand, has 268.4% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Quad Q9650 in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX is a server/workstation processor while Core 2 Quad Q9650 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX and Core 2 Quad Q9650, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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