Ryzen 9 9950X vs A10-7300

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Aggregate performance score

A10-7300
2014
4 cores / 4 threads, 19 Watt
1.10
Ryzen 9 9950X
2024
16 cores / 32 threads, 170 Watt
41.78
+3698%

Ryzen 9 9950X outperforms A10-7300 by a whopping 3698% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A10-7300 and Ryzen 9 9950X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking241458
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data65.16
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Kaverino data
Power efficiency5.4823.26
Architecture codenameKaveri (2014−2015)Granite Ridge (2024)
Release date4 June 2014 (10 years ago)15 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$649

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

A10-7300 and Ryzen 9 9950X basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads432
Base clock speed1.9 GHz4.3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.2 GHz5.7 GHz
L1 cacheno data80 KB (per core)
L2 cache4096 KB1 MB (per core)
L3 cacheno data64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography28 nm4 nm
Die size245 mm22x 70.6 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data95 °C
Number of transistors2410 Million16,630 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on A10-7300 and Ryzen 9 9950X compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configurationno data1
SocketFP3AM5
Power consumption (TDP)19 Watt170 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A10-7300 and Ryzen 9 9950X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensions86x SSE (1, 2, 3, 3S, 4.1, 4.2, 4A),-64, AES, AVX, FMASMT, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3, MMX (+), SHA, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
FRTC+-
TrueAudio+-
PowerNow+-
PowerGating+-
Out-of-band client management+-
VirusProtect+-
HSA+-
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A10-7300 and Ryzen 9 9950X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
IOMMU 2.0+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A10-7300 and Ryzen 9 9950X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5
Max memory channels2no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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AMD Radeon R6 GraphicsAMD Radeon Graphics
iGPU core count6no data
Enduro+-
Switchable graphics+-
UVD+-
VCE+-

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of A10-7300 and Ryzen 9 9950X integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics API support

APIs supported by A10-7300 and Ryzen 9 9950X integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXDirectX® 12no data
Vulkan+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A10-7300 and Ryzen 9 9950X.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanesno data24

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

A10-7300 1.10
Ryzen 9 9950X 41.78
+3698%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

A10-7300 1742
Ryzen 9 9950X 66361
+3709%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.10 41.78
Recency 4 June 2014 15 August 2024
Physical cores 4 16
Threads 4 32
Chip lithography 28 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 19 Watt 170 Watt

A10-7300 has 794.7% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 9 9950X, on the other hand, has a 3698.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 10 years, 300% more physical cores and 700% more threads, and a 600% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 9 9950X is our recommended choice as it beats the A10-7300 in performance tests.

Be aware that A10-7300 is a notebook processor while Ryzen 9 9950X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between A10-7300 and Ryzen 9 9950X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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