Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400s vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X

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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400s or Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400s – 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 Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400s features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2009 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core2 Quad series.
To use the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400s, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper series.
To use the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X, you'll need a motherboard with a TR4 (SP3r2) socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400s Name AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
Intel Core2 Quad Family AMD Ryzen Threadripper
2 Generation 1
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8000/Q9000 Group AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400s has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400s is 2.66 GHz
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
normal Core architecture normal
2.66 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
None None 4.0 GHz
4 Threads 24
No Overclocking Yes
No Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 12
4x Cores 12x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400s does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X 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

2 Memory channels 4
16.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
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No AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
-- Bandwidth 85.4 GB/s
DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 Memory type DDR4-2666
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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 180 W watts.
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65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 180 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400s is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 32.0 MB cache.
Q1/2009 Release date Q3/2017
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6.0 MB L2-Cache 6.0 MB
VT-x, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE3, SSE4.1, MMX, SSE2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Yorkfield (Penryn) Architecture Whitehaven (Zen)
45 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 775 Socket TR4 (SP3r2)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price 799 $
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 32.0 MB
 
 

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