Ryzen 7 9700X vs Core 2 Duo E7500

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Duo E7500
2009
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.73
Ryzen 7 9700X
2024
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
23.96
+3182%

Ryzen 7 9700X outperforms Core 2 Duo E7500 by a whopping 3182% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Duo E7500 and Ryzen 7 9700X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2687216
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data50.99
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency1.0434.24
Architecture codenameWolfdale (2008−2010)Granite Ridge (2024)
Release date10 January 2009 (15 years ago)8 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$359

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core 2 Duo E7500 and Ryzen 7 9700X basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads216
Base clock speed2.93 GHz3.8 GHz
Boost clock speed0.93 GHz5.5 GHz
Bus rate1066 MHzno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache3 MB (shared)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB32 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nm4 nm
Die size82 mm270.6 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)74 °Cno data
Number of transistors228 million8,315 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier-+
VID voltage range0.85V-1.3625Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Duo E7500 and Ryzen 7 9700X compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketLGA775AM5
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Duo E7500 and Ryzen 7 9700X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataSMT, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3, MMX (+), SHA, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Demand Based Switching-no data
FSB parity-no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core 2 Duo E7500 and Ryzen 7 9700X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Duo E7500 and Ryzen 7 9700X are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Duo E7500 and Ryzen 7 9700X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1, DDR2, DDR3DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)AMD Radeon Graphics

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Duo E7500 and Ryzen 7 9700X.

PCIe version2.05.0
PCI Express lanesno data24

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Core 2 Duo E7500 0.73
Ryzen 7 9700X 23.96
+3182%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Core 2 Duo E7500 1141
Ryzen 7 9700X 37354
+3174%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.73 23.96
Recency 10 January 2009 8 August 2024
Physical cores 2 8
Threads 2 16
Chip lithography 45 nm 4 nm

Ryzen 7 9700X has a 3182.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 15 years, 300% more physical cores and 700% more threads, and a 1025% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 7 9700X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Duo E7500 in performance tests.


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