Intel Core2 Duo T5550 vs AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1600

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Intel Core2 Duo T5550 or Intel Core2 Duo T5550 – 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 Core2 Duo T5550 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Core2 Duo T5550, you'll need a motherboard with a PGA 478 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1600, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
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Intel Celeron Family AMD Ryzen 5 PRO
Intel Core 2 Duo T5000 Group AMD Ryzen 1000
Intel Core2 Duo T5550 Name AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1600
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CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core2 Duo T5550 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Duo T5550 is 1.83 GHz
The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
None None 3.6 GHz
2 Threads 12
1.83 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
2x Cores 6x
No Hyperthreading Yes
None None 3.4 GHz
2 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core2 Duo T5550 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 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 64.0 GB distributed across 2 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.
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0 bytes Max. Memory 64.0 GB
Memory type DDR4-2666
No AES-NI Yes
-- Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
No ECC Yes
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Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 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.
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
100 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core2 Duo T5550 is manufactured using a 65 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 5 PRO 1600 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
-- Release date Q3/2017
Merom (Core) Architecture Summit Ridge (Zen)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
0 bytes L3-Cache 16.0 MB
SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
65 nm Technology 14 nm
PGA 478 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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-- Release price 300 $
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
2.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes