AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920 vs Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770
Comparative analysis of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920 and Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Virtualization, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core.
Differences
Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920
- CPU is newer: launch date 9 year(s) 4 month(s) later
- 8 more cores, run more applications at once: 12 vs 4
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 14 nm vs 45 nm
- 6x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- Around 9% lower typical power consumption: 125 Watt vs 136 Watt
Launch date | July 2017 vs March 2008 |
Number of cores | 12 vs 4 |
Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm vs 45 nm |
L1 cache | 128 KB (per core) vs 256 KB |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 125 Watt vs 136 Watt |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770
- Around 7% higher clock speed: 3.2 GHz vs 3 GHz
- 2x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
Maximum frequency | 3.2 GHz vs 3 GHz |
L2 cache | 12288 KB vs 512 KB (per core) |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920
CPU 2: Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770
Name | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920 | Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 |
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PassMark - Single thread mark | 2299 | |
PassMark - CPU mark | 22066 | |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 2338 | |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 6682 |
Compare specifications (specs)
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920 | Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 | |
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Essentials |
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Architecture codename | Zen | Yorkfield |
Launch date | July 2017 | March 2008 |
Place in performance rating | 856 | 834 |
Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
Processor Number | QX9770 | |
Series | Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors | |
Status | Discontinued | |
Performance |
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64 bit support | ||
Die size | 213 mm | 214 mm2 |
L1 cache | 128 KB (per core) | 256 KB |
L2 cache | 512 KB (per core) | 12288 KB |
L3 cache | 32768 KB | |
Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 45 nm |
Maximum frequency | 3 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
Number of cores | 12 | 4 |
Transistor count | 9600 million | 820 million |
Unlocked | ||
Base frequency | 3.20 GHz | |
Bus Speed | 1600 MHz FSB | |
Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 55 °C | |
Maximum core temperature | 55.5°C | |
VID voltage range | 0.8500V-1.3625V | |
Memory |
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Supported memory types | DDR4 | DDR1, DDR2, DDR3 |
Compatibility |
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Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
Sockets supported | SP3r2 | LGA775 |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 125 Watt | 136 Watt |
Low Halogen Options Available | ||
Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm | |
Virtualization |
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AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™) | ||
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
Security & Reliability |
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Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
FSB parity | ||
Idle States | ||
Intel 64 | ||
Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
Intel® Demand Based Switching | ||
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
Thermal Monitoring |