amd
Brand12/24
Cores/Threads3.7GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPAMD Ryzen 9 7900
intel
Brand4/4
Cores/Threads2.8GHz
Base Clock95W
TDPIntel Core i5-2300
AMD Ryzen 9 7900
AMD Ryzen 9 7900
$429 • Jan 2023
Intel Core i5-2300
$ • Jan 2011
Intel Core i5-2300
Specs Comparison
| Specification | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 | Intel Core i5-2300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 4 |
| Threads | 24 | 4 |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz | 2.8 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 5.4 GHz | 3.1 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 37 X | 28 X |
| TDP | 65 W | 95 W |
| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR3 |
| Cache L1 | 64 KB | 64 KB |
| Cache L2 | 1.00 MB | 0.25 MB |
| Cache L3 | 64.00 MB | 6.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | Radeon Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
| Architecture | Ryzen 9 (Zen 4 (Raphael)) | Core i5 (Sandy Bridge) |
| Process Size | 5nm | 32nm |
| Socket | amd socket am5 | intel socket 1155 |
| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |
| Die Size | 2 mm² | 216 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 5, 24 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | 13140 million | 1160 million |
| Max Temperature | 95°C | N/A |
Comparison in Tools
Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 9 7900
Intel Core i5-2300
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 9 7900
Intel Core i5-2300
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 9 7900
Intel Core i5-2300
Multi Core Performance
AMD Ryzen 9 7900
Intel Core i5-2300
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
AMD Ryzen 9 7900
Intel Core i5-2300
Blender Benchmark
Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.
Blender FPS
AMD Ryzen 9 7900
Intel Core i5-2300
Comparison in Games
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AMD Ryzen 9 7900 Wins!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks
AMD Ryzen 9 7900
AMD • 12/24 • 3.7GHz
Intel Core i5-2300
INTEL • 4/4 • 2.8GHz
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