EPYC 9965 vs A9-9430 SoC

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Primary details

Comparing A9-9430 SoC and EPYC 9965 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

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Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopServer
Architecture codenameStoney Ridge (2016−2019)Turin (2024)
Release date31 May 2016 (8 years ago)10 October 2024 (recently)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$14,813

Detailed specifications

A9-9430 SoC and EPYC 9965 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)192
Threads2384
Base clock speed3.1 GHz2.25 GHz
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz3.7 GHz
L1 cache160 KB80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (shared)1 MB (per core)
L3 cacheno data384 MB (shared)
Chip lithography28 nm3 nm
64 bit support++

Compatibility

Information on A9-9430 SoC and EPYC 9965 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
SocketFT4SP5
Power consumption (TDP)25 Watt500 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A9-9430 SoC and EPYC 9965. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A9-9430 SoC and EPYC 9965 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A9-9430 SoC and EPYC 9965. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardRadeon R5N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A9-9430 SoC and EPYC 9965.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes8128

Pros & cons summary


Recency 31 May 2016 10 October 2024
Physical cores 2 192
Threads 2 384
Chip lithography 28 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 25 Watt 500 Watt

A9-9430 SoC has 1900% lower power consumption.

EPYC 9965, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 8 years, 9500% more physical cores and 19100% more threads, and a 833.3% more advanced lithography process.

We couldn't decide between A9-9430 SoC and EPYC 9965. We've got no test results to judge.

Be aware that A9-9430 SoC is a notebook processor while EPYC 9965 is a server/workstation one.


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