Ryzen 9 7900X vs A4-3300

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Aggregate performance score

A4-3300
2011
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.62
Ryzen 9 7900X
2022
12 cores / 24 threads, 170 Watt
33.80
+5352%

Ryzen 9 7900X outperforms A4-3300 by a whopping 5352% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A4-3300 and Ryzen 9 7900X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2790121
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency0.8718.13
Architecture codenameLlano (2011−2012)Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
Release date7 September 2011 (13 years ago)27 September 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

A4-3300 and Ryzen 9 7900X 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 cores2 (Dual-core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads224
Base clock speed2.5 GHz4.7 GHz
Boost clock speed2.5 GHz5.6 GHz
L1 cache128 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache512 KB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm5 nm
Die size228 mm22x 70 (CCD) mm2 + 122 (I/O) mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data47 °C
Number of transistors1,178 millionCCD: 6,5 Mrd + IOD: 3,4 Mrd Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on A4-3300 and Ryzen 9 7900X 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
SocketFM1AM5
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt170 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A4-3300 and Ryzen 9 7900X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno data5 nm (CCD), 6 nm (I/O) nm, 0.650 - 1.475V
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A4-3300 and Ryzen 9 7900X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A4-3300 and Ryzen 9 7900X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5-5200

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardRadeon HD 6410DAMD Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A4-3300 and Ryzen 9 7900X.

PCIe version2.05.0
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.

A4-3300 0.62
Ryzen 9 7900X 33.80
+5352%

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.

A4-3300 942
Ryzen 9 7900X 51722
+5391%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

A4-3300 235
Ryzen 9 7900X 2956
+1158%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

A4-3300 423
Ryzen 9 7900X 17963
+4147%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.62 33.80
Recency 7 September 2011 27 September 2022
Physical cores 2 12
Threads 2 24
Chip lithography 32 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 170 Watt

A4-3300 has 161.5% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 9 7900X, on the other hand, has a 5351.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 years, 500% more physical cores and 1100% more threads, and a 540% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 9 7900X is our recommended choice as it beats the A4-3300 in performance tests.


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