AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen 7 7700X or Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 - 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 Ryzen 7 7700X has 8 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.40 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X was released in Q4/2022. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.83 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 was released in Q1/2008. |
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AMD Ryzen 7 (70) | Family | Intel Core2 Quad (19) |
AMD Ryzen 7000 (14) | CPU group | Intel Core 2 Quad Q8000/Q9000 (16) |
6 | Generation | 2 |
Raphael (Zen 4) | Architecture | Yorkfield (Penryn) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X | Predecessor | -- |
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen 7 7700X is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 4.50 GHz (5.40 GHz). The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 has 4 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.83 GHz. |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 |
8 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
4.50 GHz | Frequency | 2.83 GHz |
5.40 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
5.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) | GPU | no iGPU |
0.40 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
2.20 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
9 | GPU Generation | -- |
5 nm | Technology | |
3 | Max. displays | |
2 | Compute units | -- |
128 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
8 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12 | DirectX Version | -- |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) | GPU | no iGPU |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | No |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD Ryzen 7 7700X supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 can connect up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 |
DDR5-5200 | Memory | DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
83.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 17.1 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
8.00 MB | L2 Cache | 12.00 MB |
32.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
5.0 | PCIe version | -- |
24 | PCIe lanes | -- |
94.5 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X has a TDP of 105 W, that of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 is 95 W. |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 |
105 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 95 W |
142 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen 7 7700X has a 40.00 MB cache, while the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 cache has a total of 12.00 MB. |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 |
5 nm | Technology | 45 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2,FMA3, AVX2, AVX512 | ISA extensions | MMX, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4.1 |
AM5 (LGA 1718) | Socket | LGA 775 |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q4/2022 | Release date | Q1/2008 |
399 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
8C 16T @ 5.40 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
8C 16T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
8C 16T @ 5.40 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
8C 16T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
8C 16T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
8C 16T @ 5.40 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
8C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
8C 16T @ 5.40 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
8C 16T @ 5.40 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
8C 16T @ 5.40 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
8C 16T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
8C 16T @ 5.40 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
8C 16T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) @ 2.20 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
@ 0.00 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
8C 16T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
8C 16T @ 5.40 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
8C 16T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
20,399 CB R23 MC @ 104 W |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
2.83 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 |
Unknown | Unknown |