A12-9800 vs i7-980X EE

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-980X EE
6 cores / 12 threads, 130 Watt
3.84
+69.2%
A12-9800
2017
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
2.27

Core i7-980X EE outperforms A12-9800 by an impressive 69% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-980X EE and A12-9800 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking14571809
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data1.44
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesCore i7 (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency2.803.31
Architecture codenameGulftown (2010−2011)Bristol Ridge (2016−2019)
Release dateno data (2024 years ago)27 July 2017 (7 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$139

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

no data

Detailed specifications

Core i7-980X EE and A12-9800 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads124
Base clock speedno data3.8 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz4.2 GHz
Bus rate6400 MHzno data
L2 cacheno data2048 KB
L3 cacheno data0 KB
Chip lithography32 nm28 nm
Die sizeno data246 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data90 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data74 °C
Number of transistorsno data1,178 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-980X EE and A12-9800 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
SocketLGA-1366AM4
Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-980X EE and A12-9800. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
FMA-+
AVX-+
FRTC-+
FreeSync-+
PowerTune-+
TrueAudio-+
PowerNow-+
PowerGating-+
VirusProtect-+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-980X EE and A12-9800 are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-980X EE and A12-9800. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR4-2400
Max memory channelsno data2

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon R7 Graphics
iGPU core countno data8
Enduro-+
UVD-+
VCE-+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-980X EE and A12-9800 integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-980X EE and A12-9800 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno dataDirectX® 12
Vulkan-+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-980X EE and A12-9800.

PCIe versionno data3.0
PCI Express lanesno data8

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.

i7-980X EE 3.84
+69.2%
A12-9800 2.27

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.

i7-980X EE 6096
+68.8%
A12-9800 3611

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.84 2.27
Physical cores 6 4
Threads 12 4
Chip lithography 32 nm 28 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 65 Watt

i7-980X EE has a 69.2% higher aggregate performance score, and 50% more physical cores and 200% more threads.

A12-9800, on the other hand, has a 14.3% more advanced lithography process, and 100% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-980X EE is our recommended choice as it beats the A12-9800 in performance tests.


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