Core 2 Quad Q9505 vs Ryzen 7 5800

Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 7 5800
2020
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
16.71
+1094%

Ryzen 7 5800 outperforms Core 2 Quad Q9505 by a whopping 1094% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 7 5800 and Core 2 Quad Q9505 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking3942202
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen 7no data
Architecture codenameVermeer (2020−2024)Yorkfield (2007−2009)
Release date5 November 2020 (3 years ago)2009 (15 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 7 5800 and Core 2 Quad Q9505 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads164
Base clock speed3.4 GHz2.83 GHz
Boost clock speed4.6 GHz0.83 GHz
Bus rateno data1333 MHz
Multiplier34no data
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)6 MB (shared)
L3 cache32 MB6 MB L2 Cache
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm45 nm
Die size81 mm2164 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °C71 °C
Number of transistors4,150 million456 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier+-
VID voltage rangeno data0.85V-1.3625V

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 7 5800 and Core 2 Quad Q9505 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
SocketAM4FCLGA775,LGA775
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 7 5800 and Core 2 Quad Q9505. 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-
Statusno dataDiscontinued

Security technologies

Ryzen 7 5800 and Core 2 Quad Q9505 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 7 5800 and Core 2 Quad Q9505 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 7 5800 and Core 2 Quad Q9505. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR1, DDR2, DDR3
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Maximum memory bandwidth51.196 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 7 5800 and Core 2 Quad Q9505.

PCIe version4.02.0

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 7 5800 16.71
+1094%
Core 2 Quad Q9505 1.40

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 7 5800 25760
+1095%
Core 2 Quad Q9505 2156

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Ryzen 7 5800 2079
+478%
Core 2 Quad Q9505 360

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Ryzen 7 5800 8850
+727%
Core 2 Quad Q9505 1070

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 16.71 1.40
Physical cores 8 4
Threads 16 4
Chip lithography 7 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 95 Watt

Ryzen 7 5800 has a 1093.6% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads, a 542.9% more advanced lithography process, and 46.2% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 7 5800 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Quad Q9505 in performance tests.


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