Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition 2960XM (2nd Gen) vs. AMD Ryzen 5 5500

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In depth comparison and review of Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition 2960XM (2nd Gen) and AMD Ryzen 5 5500. Compare dimensions, performance, cache memory, number of cores, clock speed, RAM, power efficiency and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right CPU for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the processor that will best fit your needs.

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Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition 2960XM (2nd Gen) vs. AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Benchmark Chart
GENERAL Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition 2960XM (2nd Gen) AMD Ryzen 5 5500
Product Type Processor (mobile) Processor
PROCESSOR Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition 2960XM (2nd Gen) AMD Ryzen 5 5500
Type Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition 2960XM (2nd Gen) AMD Ryzen 5 5500
ARCHITECTURE
Processor Qty 1 1
Packaging Type 988-pin Micro FCPGA -
Compatible Processor Socket PGA988 Socket Socket AM4
Manufacturing Process 32 nm 7 nm
Thermal Design Power 55 W 65 W
Thermal Specification 100 °C 90 °C
PCI Express Revision - 3.0
Architecture Features Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Hyper-Threading Technology, Execute Disable Bit capability, Intel Virtualization Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology, Intel 64 Technology, Intel Trusted Execution Technology, Intel Fast Memory Access, Intel Flex Memory Access, 4G WiMAX Wireless Technology, Intel My WiFi Technology, Intel Anti-Theft Technology, Intel AES New Instructions (AES-NI), Thermal Monitoring Technologies, Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d), Intel vPro Technology AMD Ryzen VR-Ready Premium, AMD StoreMI Technology, "Zen 3" Core Architecture
PERFORMANCE
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Number of Threads 8 threads 12 threads
Clock Speed (Frequency) 2.7 GHz 3.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.2 GHz
64-bit Computing Yes -
CACHE MEMORY
Cache 8 MB 16 MB
Cache Memory Details L3 - 8 MB L3 - 16 MB
L2 - 3 MB
L1 - 384 KB
Installed Size 8 MB -
INTEGRATED GRAPHICS (GPU) Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition 2960XM (2nd Gen) AMD Ryzen 5 5500
Type Intel HD Graphics 3000 -
Base Frequency 650 MHz -
Max Dynamic Frequency 1.3 GHz -
Features Dual Display Capable, Intel FDI, Intel Clear Video HD Technology, InTRU 3D Technology, Intel Quick Sync Video, Intel Wireless Display (WiDi), Intel Insider -
EXPANSION & CONNECTIVITY Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition 2960XM (2nd Gen) AMD Ryzen 5 5500
Compatible Slots 1 x processor - PGA988 Socket -
MISCELLANEOUS Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition 2960XM (2nd Gen) AMD Ryzen 5 5500
Included Accessories - AMD Wraith Stealth Cooler
Compliant Standards Halogen-free -
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