Core 2 Duo P8800 vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX
2022
24 cores / 48 threads, 280 Watt
41.98
+7015%
Core 2 Duo P8800
2009
2 cores / 2 threads, 25 Watt
0.59

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX outperforms Core 2 Duo P8800 by a whopping 7015% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX and Core 2 Duo P8800 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking572797
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerLaptop
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperIntel Core 2 Duo
Power efficiency14.192.23
Architecture codenameChagall PRO (2022)Penryn (2008−2011)
Release date8 March 2022 (2 years ago)1 April 2009 (15 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$241

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX and Core 2 Duo P8800 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 cores24 (Tetracosa-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads482
Base clock speed3.8 GHz2.66 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz2.66 GHz
Bus rateno data1066 MHz
Multiplier38no data
L1 cache64K (per core)128 KB
L2 cache512K (per core)3 MB
L3 cache128 MB3 MB L2 Cache
Chip lithography7 nm45 nm
Die size4x 81 mm2107 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data105 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °Cno data
Number of transistors16,600 million410 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
VID voltage rangeno data1V-1.25V

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX and Core 2 Duo P8800 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
SocketWRX8BGA479,PGA478
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt25 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX and Core 2 Duo P8800. 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-

Security technologies

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX and Core 2 Duo P8800 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 5965WX and Core 2 Duo P8800 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX and Core 2 Duo P8800. 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 5965WX and Core 2 Duo P8800.

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 5965WX 41.98
+7015%
Core 2 Duo P8800 0.59

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 5965WX 66680
+7016%
Core 2 Duo P8800 937

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 Threadripper PRO 5965WX 2012
+510%
Core 2 Duo P8800 330

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 Threadripper PRO 5965WX 14910
+2671%
Core 2 Duo P8800 538

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 41.98 0.59
Recency 8 March 2022 1 April 2009
Physical cores 24 2
Threads 48 2
Chip lithography 7 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 25 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX has a 7015.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 12 years, 1100% more physical cores and 2300% more threads, and a 542.9% more advanced lithography process.

Core 2 Duo P8800, on the other hand, has 1020% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Duo P8800 in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX is a server/workstation processor while Core 2 Duo P8800 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX and Core 2 Duo P8800, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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