AMD Ryzen Embedded 5950E vs Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s

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AMD Ryzen Embedded 5950E CPU1 vs CPU2 Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s
AMD Ryzen Embedded 5950E Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s

CPU comparison

AMD Ryzen Embedded 5950E or Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s - 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 Embedded 5950E has 16 cores with 32 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.40 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 5950E was released in Q2/2023.

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s 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 Q9550s was released in Q1/2008.
AMD Ryzen Embedded (4) Family Intel Core2 Quad (19)
AMD Ryzen Embedded 5000 (4) CPU group Intel Core 2 Quad Q8000/Q9000 (16)
3 Generation 2
Vermeer (Zen 3) Architecture Yorkfield (Penryn)
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
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CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 5950E has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Embedded 5950E is 3.05 GHz (3.40 GHz) while the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s has 4 CPU cores and 4 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s is at 2.83 GHz.

AMD Ryzen Embedded 5950E Characteristic Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s
16 Cores 4
32 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking ? No
3.05 GHz Frequency 2.83 GHz
3.40 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 Core) --
-- Turbo Frequency (All Cores) --

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Processors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor.

AMD Ryzen Embedded 5950E Characteristic Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s
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Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 5950E or Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s 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.

no iGPU GPU no iGPU
GPU frequency --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- GPU Generation --
Technology
Max. displays
-- Compute units --
-- Shader --
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
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Hardware codec support

A 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.

no iGPU GPU no iGPU
No Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No Codec h264 No
No Codec VP9 No
No Codec VP8 No
No Codec AV1 No
No Codec AVC No
No Codec VC-1 No
No Codec JPEG No

Memory & PCIe

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 5950E can use up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 17.1 GB/s.

AMD Ryzen Embedded 5950E Characteristic Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s
DDR4-3200 Memory DDR3-1066, DDR2-800
128 GB Max. Memory 16 GB
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
51.2 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 17.1 GB/s
Yes ECC No
8.00 MB L2 Cache 12.00 MB
64.00 MB L3 Cache --
4.0 PCIe version --
24 PCIe lanes --
47.3 GB/s PCIe Bandwidth --

Thermal Management

The thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD Ryzen Embedded 5950E is 105 W, while the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently.

AMD Ryzen Embedded 5950E Characteristic Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s
105 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
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105 °C Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 5950E is manufactured in 7 nm and has 72.00 MB cache. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s is manufactured in 45 nm and has a 12.00 MB cache.

AMD Ryzen Embedded 5950E Characteristic Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s
7 nm Technology 45 nm
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4a, AVX2, FMA3 ISA extensions MMX, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4.1
AM4 (PGA 1331) 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
Q2/2023 Release date Q1/2008
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Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
AMD Ryzen Embedded 5950E AMD Ryzen Embedded 5950E
16C 32T @ 3.05 GHz
0 (0%)
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz
2202 (100%)

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