EPYC 9355P vs A8-8600P

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Aggregate performance score

A8-8600P
2015
4 cores / 4 threads, 12 Watt
1.54
EPYC 9355P
2024
32 cores / 64 threads, 280 Watt
59.20
+3744%

EPYC 9355P outperforms A8-8600P by a whopping 3744% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A8-8600P and EPYC 9355P processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking214418
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data16.92
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesAMD Carrizono data
Power efficiency4.2020.17
Architecture codenameCarrizo (2015−2018)Turin (2024)
Release date3 June 2015 (9 years ago)10 October 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$2,998

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

A8-8600P and EPYC 9355P 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)32 (Dotriaconta-Core)
Threads464
Base clock speed1.6 GHz3.55 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz4.4 GHz
L1 cacheno data80 KB (per core)
L2 cache2048 KB1 MB (per core)
L3 cacheno data256 MB (shared)
Chip lithography28 nm4 nm
Die sizeno data8x 70.6 mm2
Maximum core temperature90 °Cno data
Number of transistors3100 Million66,520 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on A8-8600P and EPYC 9355P 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 configurationno data1
SocketFP4SP5
Power consumption (TDP)12-35 Watt280 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A8-8600P and EPYC 9355P. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsHSA 1.0no data
AES-NI++
FMAFMA4-
AVXAVX+
FRTC+-
FreeSync+-
DualGraphics+-
TrueAudio+-
PowerNow+-
PowerGating+-
Out-of-band client management+-
VirusProtect+-
HSA+-
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A8-8600P and EPYC 9355P are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
IOMMU 2.0+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A8-8600P and EPYC 9355P. 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 R6 GraphicsN/A
iGPU core count6no data
Enduro+-
Switchable graphics+-
UVD+-
VCE+-

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of A8-8600P and EPYC 9355P integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics API support

APIs supported by A8-8600P and EPYC 9355P integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXDirectX® 12no data
Vulkan+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A8-8600P and EPYC 9355P.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanesno data128

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.

A8-8600P 1.54
EPYC 9355P 59.20
+3744%

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.

A8-8600P 2464
EPYC 9355P 94811
+3748%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.54 59.20
Recency 3 June 2015 10 October 2024
Physical cores 4 32
Threads 4 64
Chip lithography 28 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 12 Watt 280 Watt

A8-8600P has 2233.3% lower power consumption.

EPYC 9355P, on the other hand, has a 3744.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 years, 700% more physical cores and 1500% more threads, and a 600% more advanced lithography process.

The EPYC 9355P is our recommended choice as it beats the A8-8600P in performance tests.

Be aware that A8-8600P is a notebook processor while EPYC 9355P is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between A8-8600P and EPYC 9355P, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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