Core 2 Extreme X9000 vs Ryzen 5 PRO 1600

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 5 PRO 1600
2017
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
7.34
+919%
Core 2 Extreme X9000
2008
2 cores / 2 threads, 44 Watt
0.72

Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 outperforms Core 2 Extreme X9000 by a whopping 919% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 and Core 2 Extreme X9000 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking9892706
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerLaptop
SeriesAMD Ryzen 5Intel Core 2 Extreme
Power efficiency10.301.49
Architecture codenameZen (2017−2020)Penryn (2008−2011)
Release date29 June 2017 (7 years ago)10 January 2008 (16 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$851

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 and Core 2 Extreme X9000 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 speed3.2 GHz2.8 GHz
Boost clock speed3.2 GHz2.8 GHz
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s800 MHz
Multiplier32no data
L1 cache576 KB128 KB
L2 cache3 MB6 MB
L3 cache16 MB (shared)6 MB L2 Cache
Chip lithography14 nm45 nm
Die size213 mm2107 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data105 °C
Number of transistors4800 Million410 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-
VID voltage rangeno data1V-1.275V

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 and Core 2 Extreme X9000 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)no data
SocketAM4PGA478
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt44 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 and Core 2 Extreme X9000. 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-
Demand Based Switchingno data-
FSB parityno data-

Security technologies

Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 and Core 2 Extreme X9000 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 PRO 1600 and Core 2 Extreme X9000 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 and Core 2 Extreme X9000. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Dual-channelno data
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth42.671 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 and Core 2 Extreme X9000.

PCIe version3.0no 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 PRO 1600 7.34
+919%
Core 2 Extreme X9000 0.72

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 PRO 1600 11240
+923%
Core 2 Extreme X9000 1099

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 7.34 0.72
Recency 29 June 2017 10 January 2008
Physical cores 6 2
Threads 12 2
Chip lithography 14 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 44 Watt

Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 has a 919.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 years, 200% more physical cores and 500% more threads, and a 221.4% more advanced lithography process.

Core 2 Extreme X9000, on the other hand, has 47.7% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Extreme X9000 in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 is a server/workstation processor while Core 2 Extreme X9000 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 and Core 2 Extreme X9000, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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