Intel Core i9-9960X vs Intel Core i5-2450P
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i9-9960X and Intel Core i5-2450P processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization, Graphics, Graphics interfaces. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score.
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i9-9960X
- CPU is newer: launch date 6 year(s) 8 month(s) later
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- 12 more cores, run more applications at once: 16 vs 4
- 28 more threads: 32 vs 4
- Around 26% higher clock speed: 4.40 GHz vs 3.50 GHz
- Around 17% higher maximum core temperature: 85°C vs 72.6°C
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 14 nm vs 32 nm
- 4x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- 16x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- 3.7x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- 4x more maximum memory size: 128 GB vs 32 GB
- Around 56% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2617 vs 1679
- 7.3x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 30618 vs 4203
- Around 56% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 14294 vs 9180
Specifications (specs) | |
Launch date | October 2018 vs January 2012 |
Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
Number of cores | 16 vs 4 |
Number of threads | 32 vs 4 |
Maximum frequency | 4.40 GHz vs 3.50 GHz |
Maximum core temperature | 85°C vs 72.6°C |
Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm vs 32 nm |
L1 cache | 64K (per core) vs 64 KB (per core) |
L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) vs 256 KB (per core) |
L3 cache | 22 MB (shared) vs 6144 KB (shared) |
Maximum memory size | 128 GB vs 32 GB |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - Single thread mark | 2617 vs 1679 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 30618 vs 4203 |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 14294 vs 9180 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-2450P
- Around 74% lower typical power consumption: 95 Watt vs 165 Watt
- 2.8x better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 3268 vs 1158
Specifications (specs) | |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 95 Watt vs 165 Watt |
Benchmarks | |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 3268 vs 1158 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i9-9960X
CPU 2: Intel Core i5-2450P
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PassMark - CPU mark |
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Geekbench 4 - Single Core |
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Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core |
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Name | Intel Core i9-9960X | Intel Core i5-2450P |
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PassMark - Single thread mark | 2617 | 1679 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 30618 | 4203 |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1158 | 3268 |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 14294 | 9180 |
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 13076 |
Compare specifications (specs)
Intel Core i9-9960X | Intel Core i5-2450P | |
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Essentials |
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Architecture codename | Skylake | Sandy Bridge |
Launch date | October 2018 | January 2012 |
Place in performance rating | 618 | 758 |
Processor Number | i9-9960X | i5-2450P |
Series | Intel® Core™ X-series Processors | Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors |
Status | Launched | Discontinued |
Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
Launch price (MSRP) | $215 | |
Price now | $89.99 | |
Value for money (0-100) | 20.11 | |
Performance |
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64 bit support | ||
Base frequency | 3.10 GHz | 3.20 GHz |
Bus Speed | 8 GT/s DMI3 | 5 GT/s DMI |
L1 cache | 64K (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |
L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | 256 KB (per core) |
L3 cache | 22 MB (shared) | 6144 KB (shared) |
Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 32 nm |
Maximum core temperature | 85°C | 72.6°C |
Maximum frequency | 4.40 GHz | 3.50 GHz |
Number of cores | 16 | 4 |
Number of QPI Links | 0 | |
Number of threads | 32 | 4 |
Unlocked | ||
Die size | 216 mm | |
Transistor count | 1160 million | |
Memory |
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Max memory channels | 4 | 2 |
Maximum memory size | 128 GB | 32 GB |
Supported memory types | DDR4-2666 | DDR3 1066/1333 |
Maximum memory bandwidth | 21 GB/s | |
Compatibility |
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Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
Sockets supported | FCLGA2066 | LGA1155 |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 165 Watt | 95 Watt |
Thermal Solution | PCG 2017X | |
Low Halogen Options Available | ||
Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm | |
Peripherals |
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Max number of PCIe lanes | 44 | 16 |
PCI Express revision | 3.0 | 2.0 |
Scalability | 1S Only | |
Security & Reliability |
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Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512 | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX |
Intel 64 | ||
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported | ||
Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
Number of AVX-512 FMA Units | 2 | |
Flexible Display interface (FDI) | ||
Idle States | ||
Intel® Fast Memory Access | ||
Intel® Flex Memory Access | ||
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
Thermal Monitoring | ||
Virtualization |
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Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | ||
Graphics |
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Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI) | ||
Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
Graphics interfaces |
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Wireless Display (WiDi) support |