Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 | AMD Ryzen 5 3500U | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 or AMD Ryzen 5 3500U - 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 Core 2 Extreme QX9650 has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.00 GHz. Up to 16 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 was released in Q4/2007. The AMD Ryzen 5 3500U has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.70 GHz. The CPU supports up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 5 3500U was released in Q1/2019. |
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Intel Core2 Extreme (7) | Family | AMD Ryzen 5 (86) |
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9000 (3) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 3000U (10) |
2 | Generation | 2 |
Yorkfield (Penryn) | Architecture | Picasso (Zen+) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 is 3.00 GHz while the AMD Ryzen 5 3500U has 4 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 3500U is at 2.10 GHz (3.70 GHz). |
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 3500U |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.00 GHz | Frequency | 2.10 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.70 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.00 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 or AMD Ryzen 5 3500U 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 RX Vega 8 (Raven Ridge) |
GPU frequency | 1.20 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | 8 |
Technology | 14 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 8 |
-- | Shader | 512 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 2 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 RX Vega 8 (Raven Ridge) |
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 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 can use up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 17.1 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 5 3500U supports up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 38.4 GB/s. |
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 3500U |
DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 | Memory | DDR4-2400 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 32 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
17.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 38.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
12.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | 3.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 12 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 11.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 is 130 W, while the AMD Ryzen 5 3500U has a TDP of 15 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 3500U |
130 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 15 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | 35 W |
-- | TDP down | 12 W |
-- | Tjunction max. | 105 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 is manufactured in 45 nm and has 12.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen 5 3500U is manufactured in 12 nm and has a 4.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 3500U |
45 nm | Technology | 12 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
MMX, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4.1 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
LGA 775 | Socket | FP5 |
VT-x, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q4/2007 | Release date | Q1/2019 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 2.10 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650
@ 0.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Raven Ridge) @ 1.20 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 | AMD Ryzen 5 3500U |
Unknown | Acer Swift 3 HP 14-dk0002ng HP 17-CA1105NG Lenovo IdeaPad C340 |