Intel Core2 Duo E8500 | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core2 Duo E8500 or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X - 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 E8500 has 2 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.16 GHz. Up to 16 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core2 Duo E8500 was released in Q1/2008. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X has 8 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.70 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X was released in Q4/2020. |
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Intel Core2 Duo (29) | Family | AMD Ryzen 7 (67) |
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 | AMD Ryzen 7 3800X |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core2 Duo E8500 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Duo E8500 is 3.16 GHz while the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X has 8 CPU cores and 16 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X is at 3.80 GHz (4.70 GHz). |
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Intel Core2 Duo E8500 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X |
2 | Cores | 8 |
2 | Threads | 16 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.16 GHz | Frequency | 3.80 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.70 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.40 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core2 Duo E8500 can use up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 21.3 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 51.2 GB/s. |
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Intel Core2 Duo E8500 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X |
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 |
6.00 MB | L2 Cache | 4.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 32.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | 4.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 20 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 39.4 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core2 Duo E8500 is 65 W, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X has a TDP of 105 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core2 Duo E8500 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 105 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 90 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core2 Duo E8500 is manufactured in 45 nm and has 6.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X is manufactured in 7 nm and has a 36.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core2 Duo E8500 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X |
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 |
Q1/2008 | Release date | Q4/2020 |
-- | Release price | 449 $ |
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Intel Core2 Duo E8500
2C 2T @ 3.16 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E8500
2C 2T @ 3.16 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E8500
2C 2T @ 3.16 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E8500
2C 2T @ 3.16 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E8500
2C 2T @ 3.16 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E8500
2C 2T @ 3.16 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E8500
2C 2T @ 3.16 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E8500
2C 2T @ 3.16 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E8500
2C 2T @ 3.16 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E8500
2C 2T @ 3.16 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E8500
2C 2T @ 3.16 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E8500
2C 2T @ 3.16 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E8500
2C 2T @ 3.16 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E8500
2C 2T @ 3.16 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E8500
2C 2T @ 3.16 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E8500
2C 2T @ 3.16 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
8C 16T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E8500
3.16 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
15,228 CB R23 MC @ 119 W |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core2 Duo E8500 | AMD Ryzen 7 5800X |
Unknown | Unknown |