Ryzen 9 7950X3D vs A10-7890K

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Aggregate performance score

A10-7890K
2016
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
2.23
Ryzen 9 7950X3D
2023
16 cores / 32 threads, 120 Watt
39.35
+1665%

Ryzen 9 7950X3D outperforms A10-7890K by a whopping 1665% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A10-7890K and Ryzen 9 7950X3D processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking182868
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.3253.86
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Seriesno dataAMD Ryzen 9
Power efficiency2.2231.03
Architecture codenameGodaveri (2014−2016)Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
Release date11 January 2016 (8 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$150$699

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 9 7950X3D has 16731% better value for money than A10-7890K.

Detailed specifications

A10-7890K and Ryzen 9 7950X3D 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 speed4 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz5.7 GHz
Bus rateno data64K (per core)
L1 cache256 KB64K (per core)
L2 cache4096 KB1 MB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB128 MB (shared)
Chip lithography28 nm5 nm, 6 nm
Die size246 mm22x 71 mm2
Maximum core temperature72 °C89 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)74 °C47 °C
Number of transistors1,178 million13,140 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on A10-7890K and Ryzen 9 7950X3D 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 configuration11
SocketFM2+AM5
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A10-7890K and Ryzen 9 7950X3D. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno data86x MMX(+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A,-64, AMD-V, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512F, FMA3, SHA, XFR2, Precision Boost 2
AES-NI++
FMAFMA4-
AVXAVX+
FRTC+-
FreeSync+-
PowerTune+-
DualGraphics+-
TrueAudio+-
PowerNow+-
PowerGating+-
Out-of-band client management+-
VirusProtect+-
HSA+-
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A10-7890K and Ryzen 9 7950X3D are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
IOMMU 2.0+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A10-7890K and Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-2133DDR5-5200
Maximum memory sizeno data128 GB
Max memory channels2no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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AMD Radeon R7 GraphicsAMD Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)
iGPU core count8no data
Number of pipelines512no data
Enduro+-
Switchable graphics+-
UVD+-
VCE+-

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of A10-7890K and Ryzen 9 7950X3D integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics API support

APIs supported by A10-7890K and Ryzen 9 7950X3D integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXDirectX® 12no data
Vulkan+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A10-7890K and Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

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.

A10-7890K 2.23
Ryzen 9 7950X3D 39.35
+1665%

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.

A10-7890K 3539
Ryzen 9 7950X3D 62505
+1666%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.23 39.35
Recency 11 January 2016 4 January 2023
Physical cores 4 16
Threads 4 32
Chip lithography 28 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 120 Watt

A10-7890K has 26.3% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 9 7950X3D, on the other hand, has a 1664.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, 300% more physical cores and 700% more threads, and a 460% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 9 7950X3D is our recommended choice as it beats the A10-7890K in performance tests.


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