Core 2 Extreme X7800 vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX
2022
12 cores / 24 threads, 280 Watt
25.53
+3446%
Core 2 Extreme X7800
2007
2 cores / 2 threads, 44 Watt
0.72

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX outperforms Core 2 Extreme X7800 by a whopping 3446% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX and Core 2 Extreme X7800 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1972707
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerLaptop
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperIntel Core 2 Extreme
Power efficiency8.631.55
Architecture codenameChagall PRO (2022)Merom XE (2007)
Release date8 March 2022 (2 years ago)17 July 2007 (17 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$851

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX and Core 2 Extreme X7800 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 speed4.1 GHz2.6 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz2.6 GHz
Bus rateno data800 MHz
Multiplier41no data
L1 cache768 KB128 KB
L2 cache6 MB4 MB
L3 cache64 MB4 MB L2 Cache
Chip lithography7 nm65 nm
Die size4x 81 mm2143 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °Cno data
Number of transistors16,600 million291 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
VID voltage rangeno data1.1V-1.375V

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX and Core 2 Extreme X7800 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
SocketWRX8PPGA478
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt44 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX and Core 2 Extreme X7800. 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 Threadripper PRO 5945WX and Core 2 Extreme X7800 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 Threadripper PRO 5945WX and Core 2 Extreme X7800 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX and Core 2 Extreme X7800. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200no data
Maximum memory size2 TiBno data
Maximum memory bandwidth204.8 GB/sno data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX and Core 2 Extreme X7800.

PCIe version4.0no data
PCI Express lanes128no 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 Threadripper PRO 5945WX 25.53
+3446%
Core 2 Extreme X7800 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 Threadripper PRO 5945WX 40561
+3464%
Core 2 Extreme X7800 1138

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 25.53 0.72
Recency 8 March 2022 17 July 2007
Physical cores 12 2
Threads 24 2
Chip lithography 7 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 44 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX has a 3445.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 14 years, 500% more physical cores and 1100% more threads, and a 828.6% more advanced lithography process.

Core 2 Extreme X7800, on the other hand, has 536.4% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Extreme X7800 in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX is a server/workstation processor while Core 2 Extreme X7800 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX and Core 2 Extreme X7800, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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