Ryzen Threadripper 7980X vs A8-3850

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Aggregate performance score

A8-3850
2011
4 cores / 4 threads, 100 Watt
1.49
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X
2023
64 cores / 128 threads, 350 Watt
84.61
+5579%

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X outperforms A8-3850 by a whopping 5579% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A8-3850 and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking21573
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data11.85
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesA-Series (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency1.4122.86
Architecture codenameLlano (2011−2012)Storm Peak (2023)
Release date30 June 2011 (13 years ago)19 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$4,999

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

A8-3850 and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X 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)64 (Tetrahexaconta-Core)
Threads4128
Base clock speed2.9 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed2.9 GHz5.1 GHz
L1 cache128 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB256 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm5 nm
Die size228 mm28x 71 mm2
Number of transistors1,178 million52,560 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on A8-3850 and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X 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
SocketFM1sTR5
Power consumption (TDP)100 Watt350 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A8-3850 and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A8-3850 and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A8-3850 and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon HD 6550DN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A8-3850 and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanesno data48

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.

A8-3850 1.49
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X 84.61
+5579%

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.

A8-3850 2374
Ryzen Threadripper 7980X 134396
+5561%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.49 84.61
Recency 30 June 2011 19 October 2023
Physical cores 4 64
Threads 4 128
Chip lithography 32 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 100 Watt 350 Watt

A8-3850 has 250% lower power consumption.

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X, on the other hand, has a 5578.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 12 years, 1500% more physical cores and 3100% more threads, and a 540% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is our recommended choice as it beats the A8-3850 in performance tests.


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