Ryzen 5 7600X3D vs Core 2 Duo E8235

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Duo E8235
2009
2 cores / 2 threads, 44 Watt
0.64
Ryzen 5 7600X3D
2024
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
16.29
+2445%

Ryzen 5 7600X3D outperforms Core 2 Duo E8235 by a whopping 2445% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Duo E8235 and Ryzen 5 7600X3D processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2769410
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data39.71
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
Power efficiency1.3823.70
Architecture codenamePenryn (2008−2011)Raphael (2023−2024)
Release date3 March 2009 (15 years ago)30 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$299

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core 2 Duo E8235 and Ryzen 5 7600X3D 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)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads212
Base clock speed2.8 GHz4.1 GHz
Boost clock speed2.8 GHz4.7 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache6 MB (shared)1 MB (per core)
L3 cacheno data96 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nm5 nm
Die size107 mm271 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data61 °C
Number of transistors410 million11,270 million
64 bit support++

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Duo E8235 and Ryzen 5 7600X3D 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
SocketPAM5
Power consumption (TDP)44 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Duo E8235 and Ryzen 5 7600X3D. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core 2 Duo E8235 and Ryzen 5 7600X3D technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Duo E8235 and Ryzen 5 7600X3D are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Duo E8235 and Ryzen 5 7600X3D. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR2, 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 E8235 and Ryzen 5 7600X3D.

PCIe versionno data5.0
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 E8235 0.64
Ryzen 5 7600X3D 16.29
+2445%

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 E8235 1020
Ryzen 5 7600X3D 25882
+2437%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.64 16.29
Recency 3 March 2009 30 August 2024
Physical cores 2 6
Threads 2 12
Chip lithography 45 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 44 Watt 65 Watt

Core 2 Duo E8235 has 47.7% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 5 7600X3D, on the other hand, has a 2445.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 15 years, 200% more physical cores and 500% more threads, and a 800% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 5 7600X3D is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Duo E8235 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core 2 Duo E8235 is a notebook processor while Ryzen 5 7600X3D is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Duo E8235 and Ryzen 5 7600X3D, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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