Intel Core2 Duo E6420 | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core2 Duo E6420 or AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX - 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 Intel Core2 Duo E6420 has 2 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.13 GHz. Up to 16 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core2 Duo E6420 was released in Q2/2007. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX has 16 cores with 32 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.50 GHz. The CPU supports up to 2048 GB of memory in 8 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX was released in Q1/2022. |
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Intel Core2 Duo (29) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO (15) |
Intel Core 2 Duo E4000/E6000 (15) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5000 (5) |
1 | Generation | 4 |
Conroe (Core) | Architecture | Chagall (Zen 3) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX |
-- | Successor | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core2 Duo E6420 is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.13 GHz. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX has 16 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 4.00 GHz (4.50 GHz). |
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Intel Core2 Duo E6420 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX |
2 | Cores | 16 |
2 | Threads | 32 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
2.13 GHz | Frequency | 4.00 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.50 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.20 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core2 Duo E6420 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX can connect up to 2048 GB of memory in 8 memory channels. |
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Intel Core2 Duo E6420 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX |
DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 2048 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 8 (Octa Channel) |
21.3 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
4.00 MB | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 64.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | 4.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 128 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 252.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core2 Duo E6420 has a TDP of 65 W, that of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX is 280 W. |
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Intel Core2 Duo E6420 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 280 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core2 Duo E6420 has a 4.00 MB cache, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX cache has a total of 72.00 MB. |
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Intel Core2 Duo E6420 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX |
65 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
LGA 775 | Socket | WRX8 (sWRX8) |
VT-x | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q2/2007 | Release date | Q1/2022 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core2 Duo E6420
2C 2T @ 2.13 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
16C 32T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E6420
2C 2T @ 2.13 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E6420
2C 2T @ 2.13 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E6420
2C 2T @ 2.13 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
16C 32T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E6420
2C 2T @ 2.13 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
16C 32T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E6420
2C 2T @ 2.13 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E6420
2C 2T @ 2.13 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
16C 32T @ 4.50 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core2 Duo E6420 | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX |
Unknown | Unknown |