intel
Brand4/4
Cores/Threads2.8GHz
Base Clock95W
TDPIntel Core i5-2300
amd
Brand12/24
Cores/Threads3.7GHz
Base Clock105W
TDPAMD Ryzen 9 5900X
Intel Core i5-2300
Intel Core i5-2300
$ • Jan 2011
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
$549 • Nov 2020
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
Specs Comparison
| Specification | Intel Core i5-2300 | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 12 |
| Threads | 4 | 24 |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz | 4.8 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 28 X | 37 X |
| TDP | 95 W | 105 W |
| Memory Support | DDR3 | DDR4 |
| Cache L1 | 64 KB | 64 KB |
| Cache L2 | 0.25 MB | 0.50 MB |
| Cache L3 | 6.00 MB | 64.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | Intel HD 2000 | N/A |
| Architecture | Core i5 (Sandy Bridge) | Ryzen 9 (Zen 3 (Vermeer)) |
| Process Size | 32nm | 7nm |
| Socket | intel socket 1155 | amd socket am4 |
| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |
| Die Size | 216 mm² | 2 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 4 |
| Transistors | 1160 million | 8300 million |
| Max Temperature | N/A | N/A |
Comparison in Tools
Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
Intel Core i5-2300
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
Multi Core Performance
Intel Core i5-2300
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
Intel Core i5-2300
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
Multi Core Performance
Intel Core i5-2300
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
Intel Core i5-2300
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
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
Intel Core i5-2300
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
Comparison in Games
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Wins!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks
Intel Core i5-2300
INTEL • 4/4 • 2.8GHz
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X
AMD • 12/24 • 3.7GHz
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