Ryzen 5 9600X vs Core 2 Extreme X9000

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Extreme X9000
2008
2 cores / 2 threads, 44 Watt
0.71
Ryzen 5 9600X
2024
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
19.33
+2623%

Ryzen 5 9600X outperforms Core 2 Extreme X9000 by a whopping 2623% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Extreme X9000 and Ryzen 5 9600X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2709306
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data49.04
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core 2 Extremeno data
Power efficiency1.5027.62
Architecture codenamePenryn (2008−2011)Granite Ridge (2024)
Release date10 January 2008 (16 years ago)8 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$851$279

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core 2 Extreme X9000 and Ryzen 5 9600X 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 GHz3.9 GHz
Boost clock speed2.8 GHz5.4 GHz
Bus rate800 MHzno data
L1 cache128 KB80 KB (per core)
L2 cache6 MB1 MB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB L2 Cache32 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nm4 nm
Die size107 mm270.6 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °C95 °C
Number of transistors410 Million8,315 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier-+
VID voltage range1V-1.275Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Extreme X9000 and Ryzen 5 9600X 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 configurationno data1
SocketPGA478AM5
Power consumption (TDP)44 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Extreme X9000 and Ryzen 5 9600X. 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
Demand Based Switching-no data
FSB parity-no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core 2 Extreme X9000 and Ryzen 5 9600X 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 Extreme X9000 and Ryzen 5 9600X are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Extreme X9000 and Ryzen 5 9600X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon Graphics

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Extreme X9000 and Ryzen 5 9600X.

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 Extreme X9000 0.71
Ryzen 5 9600X 19.33
+2623%

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 Extreme X9000 1099
Ryzen 5 9600X 30134
+2642%

Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core

Cinebench R10 is an ancient ray tracing benchmark for processors by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. Its single core version uses just one CPU thread to render a futuristic looking motorcycle.

Core 2 Extreme X9000 3072
Ryzen 5 9600X 9324
+204%

Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 10 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R10 using all the processor threads. Possible number of threads is limited by 16 in this version.

Core 2 Extreme X9000 5843
Ryzen 5 9600X 54599
+834%

3DMark06 CPU

3DMark06 is a discontinued DirectX 9 benchmark suite from Futuremark. Its CPU part contains two scenarios, one dedicated to artificial intelligence pathfinding, another to game physics using PhysX package.

Core 2 Extreme X9000 2549
Ryzen 5 9600X 17706
+595%

wPrime 32

wPrime 32M is a math multi-thread processor test, which calculates square roots of first 32 million integer numbers. Its result is measured in seconds, so that the less is benchmark result, the faster the processor.

Core 2 Extreme X9000 29
Ryzen 5 9600X 2.62
+1007%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.71 19.33
Recency 10 January 2008 8 August 2024
Physical cores 2 6
Threads 2 12
Chip lithography 45 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 44 Watt 65 Watt

Core 2 Extreme X9000 has 47.7% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 5 9600X, on the other hand, has a 2622.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 16 years, 200% more physical cores and 500% more threads, and a 1025% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 5 9600X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Extreme X9000 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core 2 Extreme X9000 is a notebook processor while Ryzen 5 9600X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Extreme X9000 and Ryzen 5 9600X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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