AMD Phenom II X4 900e | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X | |
CPU comparisonAMD Phenom II X4 900e or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The AMD Phenom II X4 900e has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.40 GHz. Up to GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD Phenom II X4 900e was released in Q1/2009. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X has 16 cores with 32 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.40 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X was released in Q3/2018. |
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AMD Phenom II (52) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) |
AMD Phenom II - 800/900 (23) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2000 (4) |
4 | Generation | 2 |
Deneb (K10) | Architecture | Colfax (Zen+) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Phenom II X4 900e has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD Phenom II X4 900e is 2.40 GHz while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X has 16 CPU cores and 32 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X is at 3.50 GHz (4.40 GHz). |
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AMD Phenom II X4 900e | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X |
4 | Cores | 16 |
4 | Threads | 32 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.40 GHz | Frequency | 3.50 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.40 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.50 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD Phenom II X4 900e can use up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 21.3 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X supports up to GB of memory in 4 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 93.8 GB/s. |
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AMD Phenom II X4 900e | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X |
DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 | Memory | DDR4-2933 |
Max. Memory | ||
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
21.3 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 93.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
6.00 MB | L3 Cache | 32.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | 3.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 64 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 63.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD Phenom II X4 900e is 65 W, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X has a TDP of 180 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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AMD Phenom II X4 900e | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 180 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD Phenom II X4 900e is manufactured in 45 nm and has 6.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X is manufactured in 12 nm and has a 40.00 MB cache. |
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AMD Phenom II X4 900e | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X |
45 nm | Technology | 12 nm |
Unknown | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE3, SSE4a | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
AM3 | Socket | TR4 (SP3r2) |
AMD-V | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q1/2009 | Release date | Q3/2018 |
-- | Release price | 899 $ |
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AMD Phenom II X4 900e
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X4 900e
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X4 900e
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X4 900e
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X4 900e
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X4 900e
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X4 900e
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X4 900e
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X4 900e
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X4 900e
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 4.40 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X4 900e
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X4 900e
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X4 900e
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD Phenom II X4 900e
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Phenom II X4 900e | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X |
Unknown | Unknown |