Intel Core i5-2500T vs AMD Ryzen 9 3900X

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i5-2500T or Intel Core i5-2500T – 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 i5-2500T features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-2500T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 9 3900X features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2019 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 9 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Intel Core i 2000 Group AMD Ryzen 3000
2 Generation 3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-2500T Name AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
Intel Core i5 Family AMD Ryzen 9
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-2500T has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-2500T is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.3 GHz.
The AMD Ryzen 9 3900X has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
4 Threads 24
4x Cores 12x
4 CPU Cores 12
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking Yes
3.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.6 GHz
2.3 GHz Frequency 3.8 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-2500T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-2500T uses the Intel HD Graphics 2000, which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Ryzen 9 3900X does not have integrated graphics.
48 Shaders --
Q1/2011 Release date --
32 nm Technology --
10.1 Direct X --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
6 Execution units --
0.65 GHz GPU frequency --
6 Generation --
1.25 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Intel HD Graphics 2000 GPU name
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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.
No VP8 --
Decode VC-1 --
No JPEG --
No AV1 --
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode h264 --
No VP9 --
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR4-3200
No ECC Yes
32.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 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 105 W watts.
None TDP (PL2) 142 W
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 105 W
-- Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-2500T is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 9 3900X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 64.0 MB cache.
Q1/2011 Release date Q3/2019
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
32 nm Technology 7 nm
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
-- Release price 485 $
Sandy Bridge S Architecture Matisse (Zen 2)
6.0 MB L3-Cache 64.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1155 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
0 bytes L2-Cache 6.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 3.8 GHz
32755
32755
Intel Core i5-2500T
4C 4T @ 2.3 GHz
2941
2941

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 3.8 GHz
12454
12454
Intel Core i5-2500T
4C 4T @ 2.3 GHz
1832
1832

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 3.8 GHz
10689
10689
Intel Core i5-2500T
4C 4T @ 2.3 GHz
1553
1553

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 3.8 GHz
1714
1714
Intel Core i5-2500T
4C 4T @ 2.3 GHz
557
557

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
12C 24T @ 3.8 GHz
1300
1300
Intel Core i5-2500T
4C 4T @ 2.3 GHz
650
650

Intel Core i5-2500T and AMD Ryzen 9 3900X in leaderboards