Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs A6-9220C

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Aggregate performance score

A6-9220C
2019
2 cores / 2 threads, 6 Watt
0.66
Ryzen 7 9800X3D
2024
8 cores / 16 threads, 120 Watt
25.28
+3730%

Ryzen 7 9800X3D outperforms A6-9220C by a whopping 3730% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A6-9220C and Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2756203
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data44.64
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Bristol Ridgeno data
Power efficiency10.4019.92
Architecture codenameStoney Ridge (2016−2019)Granite Ridge (2024)
Release date7 January 2019 (5 years ago)7 November 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$479

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

A6-9220C and Ryzen 7 9800X3D 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads216
Base clock speed1.8 GHz4.7 GHz
Boost clock speed2.7 GHz5.2 GHz
Multiplier18no data
L1 cache160 KB80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (shared)1 MB (per core)
L3 cacheno data96 MB (shared)
Chip lithography28 nm4 nm
Die size124.5 mm270.6 mm2
Maximum core temperature90 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)74 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,200 million8,315 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on A6-9220C and Ryzen 7 9800X3D 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
SocketFT4AM5
Power consumption (TDP)6 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A6-9220C and Ryzen 7 9800X3D. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsVirtualization,no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A6-9220C and Ryzen 7 9800X3D are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A6-9220C and Ryzen 7 9800X3D. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5
Maximum memory bandwidth14.936 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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AMD Radeon R5 (Stoney Ridge) ( - 720 MHz)AMD Radeon Graphics

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A6-9220C and Ryzen 7 9800X3D.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes824

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.

A6-9220C 0.66
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 25.28
+3730%

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.

A6-9220C 1053
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 40155
+3713%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.66 25.28
Integrated graphics card 1.48 1.98
Recency 7 January 2019 7 November 2024
Physical cores 2 8
Threads 2 16
Chip lithography 28 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 6 Watt 120 Watt

A6-9220C has 1900% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 7 9800X3D, on the other hand, has a 3730.3% higher aggregate performance score, 33.8% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 5 years, 300% more physical cores and 700% more threads, and a 600% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is our recommended choice as it beats the A6-9220C in performance tests.

Be aware that A6-9220C is a notebook processor while Ryzen 7 9800X3D is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between A6-9220C and Ryzen 7 9800X3D, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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