Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core 2 Quad Q9300 or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X - 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 Quad Q9300 has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.50 GHz. Up to 16 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 was released in Q1/2008. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X has 16 cores with 32 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.00 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X was released in Q3/2017. |
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Intel Core2 Quad (19) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8000/Q9000 (16) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1000 (3) |
2 | Generation | 1 |
Yorkfield (Penryn) | Architecture | Whitehaven (Zen) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 is 2.50 GHz while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X has 16 CPU cores and 32 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X is at 3.40 GHz (4.00 GHz). |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X |
4 | Cores | 16 |
4 | Threads | 32 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.50 GHz | Frequency | 3.40 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.00 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.50 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 can use up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 17.1 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X supports up to GB of memory in 4 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 85.4 GB/s. |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X |
DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 | Memory | DDR4-2666 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
17.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 85.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
6.00 MB | L2 Cache | 8.00 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 Core 2 Quad Q9300 is 95 W, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 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 Core 2 Quad Q9300 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X |
95 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 180 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 is manufactured in 45 nm and has 6.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X is manufactured in 14 nm and has a 40.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X |
45 nm | Technology | 14 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 | TR4 (SP3r2) |
VT-x, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q1/2008 | Release date | Q3/2017 |
-- | Release price | 999 $ |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
16C 32T @ 3.50 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X |
Unknown | Unknown |