Intel Core i9-9990XE vs Intel Core2 Duo P7550

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Intel Core i9-9990XE or Intel Core i9-9990XE – 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 i9-9990XE features 14 processor cores and has the capability to manage 28 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-9990XE, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
The Intel Core2 Duo P7550 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2009 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Core2 Duo P7550, you'll need a motherboard with a PGA 478 socket.
Intel Core i9 Family Intel Celeron
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i9-9990XE Name Intel Core2 Duo P7550
Intel Core i 9000X Group Intel Core 2 Duo P7000/SP9000
9 Generation 2
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i9-9990XE has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 28 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-9990XE is 4.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.1 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core2 Duo P7550 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Duo P7550 is 2.26 GHz
14x Cores 2x
4.0 GHz Frequency 2.26 GHz
14 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking No
28 Threads 2
5.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i9-9990XE does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core2 Duo P7550 does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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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 128.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI No
128.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR4-2666 Memory type
pci PCIe pci
4 Memory channels --
No ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 255 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 25 W watts.
255 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 25 W
84 °C Tjunction max 90 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i9-9990XE is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 19.2 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core2 Duo P7550 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2019 Release date Q3/2009
LGA 2066 Socket PGA 478
0 bytes L2-Cache 3.0 MB
19.2 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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Skylake X Refresh Architecture Wolfdale (Penryn)
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x
2999 $ Release price --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE 4.1
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
14 nm Technology 45 nm