Intel Core2 Duo E8500 | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core2 Duo E8500 or AMD Ryzen 9 7900 - 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 9 7900 has 12 cores with 24 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.40 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 was released in Q1/2023. |
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Intel Core2 Duo (29) | Family | AMD Ryzen 9 (40) |
Intel Core 2 Duo E7000/E8000 (14) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 7000 (14) |
2 | Generation | 6 |
Wolfdale (Penryn) | Architecture | Raphael (Zen 4) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen 9 5900 |
-- | 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 9 7900 has 12 CPU cores and 24 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 is at 3.70 GHz (5.40 GHz). |
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Intel Core2 Duo E8500 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 |
2 | Cores | 12 |
2 | Threads | 24 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.16 GHz | Frequency | 3.70 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 5.40 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.70 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Intel Core2 Duo E8500 or AMD Ryzen 9 7900 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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no iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) |
GPU frequency | 0.40 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 2.20 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 9 |
Technology | 5 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 2 |
-- | Shader | 128 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 8 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12 |
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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no iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
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 9 7900 supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 83.2 GB/s. |
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Intel Core2 Duo E8500 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 |
DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 | Memory | DDR5-5200 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
21.3 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
6.00 MB | L2 Cache | 12.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 64.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | 5.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 24 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 94.5 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core2 Duo E8500 is 65 W, while the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 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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Intel Core2 Duo E8500 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 88 W |
-- | TDP up | 170 W |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core2 Duo E8500 is manufactured in 45 nm and has 6.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 is manufactured in 5 nm and has a 76.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core2 Duo E8500 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 |
45 nm | Technology | 5 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,FMA3, AVX2, AVX512 |
LGA 775 | Socket | AM5 (LGA 1718) |
VT-x | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q1/2008 | Release date | Q1/2023 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core2 Duo E8500
2C 2T @ 3.16 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 5.40 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E8500
2C 2T @ 3.16 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E8500
2C 2T @ 3.16 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E8500
2C 2T @ 3.16 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 5.40 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E8500
2C 2T @ 3.16 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 5.40 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E8500
2C 2T @ 3.16 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 5.40 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E8500
2C 2T @ 3.16 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E8500
2C 2T @ 3.16 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 5.40 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E8500
2C 2T @ 3.16 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E8500
2C 2T @ 3.16 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 5.40 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E8500
2C 2T @ 3.16 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E8500
@ 0.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
AMD Radeon Graphics (Raphael) @ 2.20 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E8500
2C 2T @ 3.16 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E8500
2C 2T @ 3.16 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 5.40 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E8500
2C 2T @ 3.16 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
12C 24T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E8500
3.16 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900
28,905 CB R23 MC @ 90 W |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core2 Duo E8500 | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 |
Unknown | Unknown |