Intel Core2 Duo E8500 | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core2 Duo E8500 or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X - 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 Threadripper 2920X has 12 cores with 24 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.30 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X was released in Q3/2018. |
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Intel Core2 Duo (29) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) |
Intel Core 2 Duo E7000/E8000 (14) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2000 (4) |
2 | Generation | 2 |
Wolfdale (Penryn) | Architecture | Colfax (Zen+) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X |
-- | 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 Threadripper 2920X has 12 CPU cores and 24 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X is at 3.50 GHz (4.30 GHz). |
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Intel Core2 Duo E8500 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X |
2 | Cores | 12 |
2 | Threads | 24 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.16 GHz | Frequency | 3.50 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.30 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.60 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 Threadripper 2920X supports up to GB of memory in 4 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 93.8 GB/s. |
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Intel Core2 Duo E8500 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X |
DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 | Memory | DDR4-2933 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
21.3 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 93.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
6.00 MB | L2 Cache | 6.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 32.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | 3.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 64 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 63.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core2 Duo E8500 is 65 W, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X has a TDP of 180 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 Threadripper 2920X |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 180 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core2 Duo E8500 is manufactured in 45 nm and has 6.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X is manufactured in 12 nm and has a 38.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core2 Duo E8500 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X |
45 nm | Technology | 12 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 | TR4 (SP3r2) |
VT-x | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q1/2008 | Release date | Q3/2018 |
-- | Release price | 649 $ |
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Intel Core2 Duo E8500
2C 2T @ 3.16 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E8500
2C 2T @ 3.16 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E8500
2C 2T @ 3.16 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E8500
2C 2T @ 3.16 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E8500
2C 2T @ 3.16 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E8500
2C 2T @ 3.16 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E8500
2C 2T @ 3.16 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E8500
2C 2T @ 3.16 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E8500
2C 2T @ 3.16 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E8500
2C 2T @ 3.16 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E8500
2C 2T @ 3.16 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E8500
2C 2T @ 3.16 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
12C 24T @ 3.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core2 Duo E8500 | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X |
Unknown | Unknown |