AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | Intel Core i7-2600S | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen 9 7950X or Intel Core i7-2600S - 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 9 7950X has 16 cores with 32 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.70 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X was released in Q4/2022. The Intel Core i7-2600S has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.80 GHz. The CPU supports up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-2600S was released in Q1/2011. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 (40) | Family | Intel Core i7 (298) |
AMD Ryzen 7000 (14) | CPU group | Intel Core i 2000 (28) |
6 | Generation | 2 |
Raphael (Zen 4) | Architecture | Sandy Bridge S |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | Predecessor | -- |
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen 9 7950X has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is 4.50 GHz (5.70 GHz) while the Intel Core i7-2600S has 4 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-2600S is at 2.80 GHz (3.80 GHz). |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-2600S |
16 | Cores | 4 |
32 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
4.50 GHz | Frequency | 2.80 GHz |
5.70 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.80 GHz |
5.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X or Intel Core i7-2600S has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 2000 |
0.40 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.85 GHz |
2.20 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.35 GHz |
9 | GPU Generation | 6 |
5 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 2 |
2 | Compute units | 6 |
128 | Shader | 48 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
8 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | 10.1 |
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 | Intel HD Graphics 2000 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | No |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD Ryzen 9 7950X can use up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 83.2 GB/s. The Intel Core i7-2600S supports up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 21.3 GB/s. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-2600S |
DDR5-5200 | Memory | DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 32 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
83.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 21.3 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
16.00 MB | L2 Cache | 1.00 MB |
64.00 MB | L3 Cache | 8.00 MB |
5.0 | PCIe version | 2.0 |
24 | PCIe lanes | 16 |
94.5 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 8.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is 170 W, while the Intel Core i7-2600S has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-2600S |
170 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
230 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is manufactured in 5 nm and has 80.00 MB cache. The Intel Core i7-2600S is manufactured in 32 nm and has a 9.00 MB cache. |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-2600S |
5 nm | Technology | 32 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 | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX |
AM5 (LGA 1718) | Socket | LGA 1155 |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q4/2022 | Release date | Q1/2011 |
699 $ | Release price | 270 $ |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2600S
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2600S
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2600S
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2600S
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) @ 2.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2600S
Intel HD Graphics 2000 @ 1.35 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2600S
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2600S
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2600S
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2600S
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2600S
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2600S
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2600S
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2600S
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2600S
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2600S
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2600S
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
16C 32T @ 5.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-2600S
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
38,657 CB R23 MC @ 197 W |
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Intel Core i7-2600S
2.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | Intel Core i7-2600S |
Unknown | Unknown |