Core 2 Duo E7200 vs Ryzen 5 8600G

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 5 8600G
2024
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
15.96
+2433%
Core 2 Duo E7200
2008
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.63

Ryzen 5 8600G outperforms Core 2 Duo E7200 by a whopping 2433% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 5 8600G and Core 2 Duo E7200 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking4252788
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation50.50no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency23.220.92
Architecture codenamePhoenix (2023−2024)Wolfdale (2008−2010)
Release date8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)April 2008 (16 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$229no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen 5 8600G and Core 2 Duo E7200 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads122
Base clock speed4.3 GHz2.53 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz2.53 GHz
Bus rateno data1066 MHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB
L2 cache1 MB (per core)3 MB (shared)
L3 cache16 MB (shared)0 KB
Chip lithography4 nm45 nm
Die size178 mm282 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data74 °C
Number of transistors25,000 million228 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data-
Unlocked multiplier+-
VID voltage rangeno data0.85V-1.3625V

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 5 8600G and Core 2 Duo E7200 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
SocketAM5LGA775
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 5 8600G and Core 2 Duo E7200. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data-
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data-
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Demand Based Switchingno data-
FSB parityno data-
Precision Boost 2+no data

Security technologies

Ryzen 5 8600G and Core 2 Duo E7200 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data-
EDBno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 5 8600G and Core 2 Duo E7200 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-xno data-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 5 8600G and Core 2 Duo E7200. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR1, DDR2, DDR3

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon 760Mno data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 5 8600G and Core 2 Duo E7200.

PCIe version4.0no data
PCI Express lanes20no data

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.

Ryzen 5 8600G 15.96
+2433%
Core 2 Duo E7200 0.63

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.

Ryzen 5 8600G 25350
+2453%
Core 2 Duo E7200 993

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 15.96 0.63
Physical cores 6 2
Threads 12 2
Chip lithography 4 nm 45 nm

Ryzen 5 8600G has a 2433.3% higher aggregate performance score, 200% more physical cores and 500% more threads, and a 1025% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 5 8600G is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Duo E7200 in performance tests.


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