Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core 2 Quad Q9400 or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X - 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 Q9400 has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.66 GHz. Up to 16 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 was released in Q3/2008. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X has 32 cores with 64 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.50 GHz. The CPU supports up to 2048 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X was released in Q4/2019. |
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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 3000 (3) |
2 | Generation | 3 |
Yorkfield (Penryn) | Architecture | Castle Peak (Zen 2) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 is 2.66 GHz while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X has 32 CPU cores and 64 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is at 3.70 GHz (4.50 GHz). |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
4 | Cores | 32 |
4 | Threads | 64 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.66 GHz | Frequency | 3.70 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.50 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.80 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 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 3970X supports up to 2048 GB of memory in 4 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 51.2 GB/s. |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 2048 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
17.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
6.00 MB | L2 Cache | 16.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 128.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | 4.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 64 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 126.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 is 95 W, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X has a TDP of 280 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
95 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 280 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 is manufactured in 45 nm and has 6.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is manufactured in 7 nm and has a 144.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
45 nm | Technology | 7 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 | TRX4 (sTRX4) |
VT-x, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q3/2008 | Release date | Q4/2019 |
-- | Release price | 1969 $ |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
Unknown | Unknown |