AMD EPYC 9454P vs Intel Core 2 Quad Q9500

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AMD EPYC 9454P or AMD EPYC 9454P – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD EPYC 9454P features 48 processor cores and has the capability to manage 96 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2022 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD EPYC series.
To use the AMD EPYC 9454P, you'll need a motherboard with a SP5 socket.
The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9500 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2010 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core2 Quad series.
To use the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9500, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD EPYC Family Intel Core2 Quad
AMD EPYC 9454P Name Intel Core 2 Quad Q9500
AMD EPYC 9004 Group Intel Core 2 Quad Q8000/Q9000
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CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD EPYC 9454P has 48 CPU cores and can calculate 96 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 9454P is 2.75 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9500 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9500 is 2.83 GHz
96 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
48x Zen 4 Cores 4x
48 CPU Cores 4
No Overclocking No
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
2.75 GHz Frequency 2.83 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD EPYC 9454P does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9500 does not have integrated graphics.
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 6.0 TB distributed across 12 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 461.0 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
12 Memory channels 2
6.0 TB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
Yes AES-NI No
Yes ECC No
DDR5-4800 Memory type DDR3-1066, DDR2-800
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Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 290 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 W watts.
300 W TDP up None
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240 W TDP down None
290 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD EPYC 9454P is manufactured using a 5 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 256.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9500 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
Genoa (Zen 4) Architecture Yorkfield (Penryn)
Q4/2022 Release date Q1/2010
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Linux, Windows 11, Windows Server 2022 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
48.0 MB L2-Cache 6.0 MB
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SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512, BFLOAT16, VNNI ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4.1, MMX, SSE2
SP5 Socket LGA 775
256.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
5 nm Technology 45 nm
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-d
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