Core 2 Duo T9300 vs Ryzen 9 5900

Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 9 5900
2021
12 cores / 24 threads, 65 Watt
21.65
+1962%
Core 2 Duo T9300
2008
2 cores / 2 threads, 35 Watt
1.05

Ryzen 9 5900 outperforms Core 2 Duo T9300 by a whopping 1962% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 9 5900 and Core 2 Duo T9300 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2422422
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesAMD Ryzen 9Intel Core 2 Duo
Power efficiency31.522.84
Architecture codenameVermeer (2020−2024)Penryn (2008−2011)
Release date12 January 2021 (3 years ago)10 January 2008 (16 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$316

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 9 5900 and Core 2 Duo T9300 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 cores12 (Dodeca-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads242
Base clock speed3 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.7 GHz2.5 GHz
Bus rateno data800 MHz
Multiplier30no data
L1 cache64K (per core)128 KB
L2 cache512K (per core)6 MB
L3 cache64 MB6 MB L2 Cache
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm45 nm
Die size81 mm2107 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data105 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °Cno data
Number of transistors4,150 million410 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier+-
VID voltage rangeno data1V-1.25V

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 9 5900 and Core 2 Duo T9300 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 configuration1no data
SocketAM4BGA479,PGA478
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 9 5900 and Core 2 Duo T9300. 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+
Demand Based Switchingno data-
FSB parityno data-

Security technologies

Ryzen 9 5900 and Core 2 Duo T9300 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 9 5900 and Core 2 Duo T9300 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 9 5900 and Core 2 Duo T9300. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200no data
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Maximum memory bandwidth51.196 GB/sno data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 9 5900 and Core 2 Duo T9300.

PCIe version4.0no 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 9 5900 21.65
+1962%
Core 2 Duo T9300 1.05

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 9 5900 34397
+1960%
Core 2 Duo T9300 1670

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 9 5900 2145
+583%
Core 2 Duo T9300 314

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 9 5900 11138
+2101%
Core 2 Duo T9300 506

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 21.65 1.05
Recency 12 January 2021 10 January 2008
Physical cores 12 2
Threads 24 2
Chip lithography 7 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 35 Watt

Ryzen 9 5900 has a 1961.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 13 years, 500% more physical cores and 1100% more threads, and a 542.9% more advanced lithography process.

Core 2 Duo T9300, on the other hand, has 85.7% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 9 5900 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Duo T9300 in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen 9 5900 is a desktop processor while Core 2 Duo T9300 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen 9 5900 and Core 2 Duo T9300, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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