Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 4 core processor released in Q1/2008 with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X which has 6 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2020. |
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Intel Core2 Quad (19) | Family | AMD Ryzen 5 (85) |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8000/Q9000 (16) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 5000 (12) |
2 | Generation | 4 |
Yorkfield (Penryn) | Architecture | Vermeer (Zen 3) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X |
-- | Successor | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.83 GHz. The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X clocks with 3.70 GHz (4.60 GHz), has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
4 | Cores | 6 |
4 | Threads | 12 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.83 GHz | Frequency | 3.70 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.60 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.30 GHz |
Memory & PCIeUp to 16 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
17.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
12.00 MB | L2 Cache | 3.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 32.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | 4.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 20 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 39.4 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 has a TDP of 95 W. The TDP of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is 65 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
95 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 90 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 has 12.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 45 nm. The cache of AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is at 35.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
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 | AM4 (PGA 1331) |
VT-x, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q1/2008 | Release date | Q4/2020 |
-- | Release price | 299 $ |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.60 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
2.83 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
10,988 CB R23 MC @ 76 W |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X |
Unknown | Unknown |