Intel Core2 Duo T5900 vs AMD EPYC 7443

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Intel Core2 Duo T5900 or Intel Core2 Duo T5900 – 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 T5900 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
The AMD EPYC 7443 features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 48 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD EPYC series.
To use the AMD EPYC 7443, you'll need a motherboard with a SP3 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core2 Duo T5900 Name AMD EPYC 7443
Intel Celeron Family AMD EPYC
1 Generation 3
Intel Core 2 Duo T5000 Group AMD EPYC 7003
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core2 Duo T5900 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Duo T5900 is 2.2 GHz
The AMD EPYC 7443 has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD EPYC 7443 is 2.85 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
normal Core architecture normal
2.2 GHz Frequency 2.85 GHz
None None 4.0 GHz
2 Threads 48
No Overclocking No
No Hyperthreading Yes
2 CPU Cores 24
2x Cores 24x Zen 3
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core2 Duo T5900 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD EPYC 7443 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 4.0 TB distributed across 8 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 204.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
-- Memory channels 8
0 bytes Max. Memory 4.0 TB
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
-- Bandwidth 204.8 GB/s
Memory type DDR4-3200
 
 

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 200 W watts.
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35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 200 W
None TDP down 165 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core2 Duo T5900 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 EPYC 7443 is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 128.0 MB cache.
-- Release date Q1/2021
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2.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Merom (Core) Architecture Milan (Zen 3)
65 nm Technology 7 nm
Socket SP3
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price 2010 $
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 128.0 MB