Intel Core2 Duo E7500 vs AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D

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Intel Core2 Duo E7500 CPU1 vs CPU2 AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D
Intel Core2 Duo E7500 AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D

CPU comparison

Intel Core2 Duo E7500 or AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D - 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 E7500 has 2 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.93 GHz. Up to 16 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core2 Duo E7500 was released in Q1/2009.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.00 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D was released in Q1/2024.
Intel Core2 Duo (29) Family AMD Ryzen 5 (85)
Intel Core 2 Duo E7000/E8000 (14) CPU group AMD Ryzen 5000 (12)
2 Generation 4
Wolfdale (Penryn) Architecture Vermeer (Zen 3)
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core2 Duo E7500 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Duo E7500 is 2.93 GHz while the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D has 6 CPU cores and 12 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is at 3.00 GHz (4.00 GHz).

Intel Core2 Duo E7500 Characteristic AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D
2 Cores 6
2 Threads 12
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking ? No
2.93 GHz Frequency 3.00 GHz
-- Turbo Frequency (1 Core) 4.00 GHz
-- Turbo Frequency (All Cores) 3.80 GHz

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.

Intel Core2 Duo E7500 Characteristic AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core2 Duo E7500 or AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D 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
-- Max. GPU Memory --
-- DirectX Version --

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 Intel Core2 Duo E7500 can use up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 21.3 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 51.2 GB/s.

Intel Core2 Duo E7500 Characteristic AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D
DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 Memory DDR4-3200
16 GB Max. Memory 128 GB
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
21.3 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
No ECC Yes
3.00 MB L2 Cache 3.00 MB
-- L3 Cache 96.00 MB
-- PCIe version 4.0
-- PCIe lanes 20
-- PCIe Bandwidth 39.4 GB/s

Thermal Management

The thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core2 Duo E7500 is 65 W, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D has a TDP of 105 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently.

Intel Core2 Duo E7500 Characteristic AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 105 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. 90 °C

Technical details

The Intel Core2 Duo E7500 is manufactured in 45 nm and has 3.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is manufactured in 7 nm and has a 99.00 MB cache.

Intel Core2 Duo E7500 Characteristic AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D
45 nm Technology 7 nm
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE 4.1 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3
LGA 775 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
VT-x Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
No AES-NI Yes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux
Q1/2009 Release date Q1/2024
-- Release price 199 $
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Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
Intel Core2 Duo E7500 Intel Core2 Duo E7500
2C 2T @ 2.93 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHzNot verified
1310 (100%)

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Core2 Duo E7500 Intel Core2 Duo E7500
2C 2T @ 2.93 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHzNot verified
10084 (100%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
Intel Core2 Duo E7500 Intel Core2 Duo E7500
2C 2T @ 2.93 GHz
455 (100%)
AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHzNot verified
0 (0%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Core2 Duo E7500 Intel Core2 Duo E7500
2C 2T @ 2.93 GHz
817 (100%)
AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHzNot verified
0 (0%)

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.
Intel Core2 Duo E7500 Intel Core2 Duo E7500
2C 2T @ 2.93 GHz
1076 (100%)
AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHzNot verified
0 (0%)

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Single-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.
Intel Core2 Duo E7500 Intel Core2 Duo E7500
2C 2T @ 2.93 GHz
247 (100%)
AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHzNot verified
0 (0%)

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.
Intel Core2 Duo E7500 Intel Core2 Duo E7500
2C 2T @ 2.93 GHz
478 (100%)
AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D
6C 12T @ 3.00 GHzNot verified
0 (0%)

Devices using this processor

Intel Core2 Duo E7500 AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D
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