Xeon 6972P vs A8-7670K

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Primary details

Comparing A8-7670K and Xeon 6972P processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1927not rated
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency1.99no data
Architecture codenameGodaveri (2014−2016)Granite Rapids (2024)
Release date20 July 2015 (9 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)

Detailed specifications

A8-7670K and Xeon 6972P 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)96
Threads4192
Base clock speed3.6 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz3.9 GHz
L1 cache256 KB112 KB (per core)
L2 cache4096 KB2 MB (per core)
L3 cacheno data480 MB (shared)
Chip lithography28 nm5 nm
Die size245 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature72 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C80 °C
Number of transistors2,411 millionno data
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on A8-7670K and Xeon 6972P 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 configuration12
SocketFM2+7529
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt500 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A8-7670K and Xeon 6972P. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
FRTC+-
FreeSync+-
PowerTune+-
DualGraphics+-
TrueAudio+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
TSX-+

Security technologies

A8-7670K and Xeon 6972P technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A8-7670K and Xeon 6972P are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A8-7670K and Xeon 6972P. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-2133DDR5
Max memory channels2no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon R7 GraphicsN/A
iGPU core count6no data
Number of pipelines512no data
Enduro+-
Switchable graphics+-
UVD+-
VCE+-

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of A8-7670K and Xeon 6972P integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics API support

APIs supported by A8-7670K and Xeon 6972P integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXDirectX® 12no data
Vulkan+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A8-7670K and Xeon 6972P.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes1696

Pros & cons summary


Recency 20 July 2015 24 September 2024
Physical cores 4 96
Threads 4 192
Chip lithography 28 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 500 Watt

A8-7670K has 426.3% lower power consumption.

Xeon 6972P, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 9 years, 2300% more physical cores and 4700% more threads, and a 460% more advanced lithography process.

We couldn't decide between A8-7670K and Xeon 6972P. We've got no test results to judge.

Note that A8-7670K is a desktop processor while Xeon 6972P is a server/workstation one.


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