Threadripper PRO 7945WX vs Core 2 Quad Q7600

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Quad Q7600 and Threadripper PRO 7945WX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

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Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Architecture codenameYorkfield (2007−2009)Storm Peak (2023)
Release date31 August 2009 (15 years ago)19 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$1,399

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Quad Q7600 and Threadripper PRO 7945WX 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads424
Base clock speed2.7 GHz4.7 GHz
Boost clock speed2.7 GHz5.3 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (shared)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nm5 nm
Die size2x 82 mm22x 71 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)71 °Cno data
Number of transistors456 million13,140 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Quad Q7600 and Threadripper PRO 7945WX 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
Socket775sTR5
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt350 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Quad Q7600 and Threadripper PRO 7945WX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Quad Q7600 and Threadripper PRO 7945WX are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Quad Q7600 and Threadripper PRO 7945WX. 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)N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Quad Q7600 and Threadripper PRO 7945WX.

PCIe version2.05.0
PCI Express lanesno data128

Pros & cons summary


Recency 31 August 2009 19 October 2023
Physical cores 4 12
Threads 4 24
Chip lithography 45 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 350 Watt

Core 2 Quad Q7600 has 268.4% lower power consumption.

Threadripper PRO 7945WX, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 14 years, 200% more physical cores and 500% more threads, and a 800% more advanced lithography process.

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