A12-9800 vs i9-7900X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-7900X
2017
10 cores / 20 threads, 140 Watt
13.25
+484%
A12-9800
2017
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
2.27

Core i9-7900X outperforms A12-9800 by a whopping 484% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-7900X and A12-9800 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking5681823
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation2.961.46
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesCore i9 (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency8.963.31
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Bristol Ridge (2016−2019)
Release date26 June 2017 (7 years ago)27 July 2017 (7 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$999$139

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i9-7900X has 103% better value for money than A12-9800.

Detailed specifications

Core i9-7900X 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 cores10 (Deca-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads204
Base clock speed3.3 GHz3.8 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz4.2 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier33no data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache1 MB (per core)2048 KB
L3 cache14 MB (shared)0 KB
Chip lithography14 nm28 nm
Die sizeno data246 mm2
Maximum core temperature95 °C90 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C74 °C
Number of transistorsno data1,178 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-7900X 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketSocket R4AM4
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-7900X and A12-9800. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512no data
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
FRTC-+
FreeSync-+
PowerTune-+
TrueAudio-+
PowerNow-+
PowerGating-+
VirusProtect-+
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data

Security technologies

Core i9-7900X and A12-9800 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-7900X and A12-9800 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-7900X and A12-9800. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4-2400
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AAMD Radeon R7 Graphics
iGPU core countno data8
Enduro-+
UVD-+
VCE-+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-7900X and A12-9800 integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-7900X and A12-9800 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno dataDirectX® 12
Vulkan-+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-7900X and A12-9800.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes448

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.

i9-7900X 13.25
+484%
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.

i9-7900X 21040
+483%
A12-9800 3611

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i9-7900X 1444
+108%
A12-9800 693

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i9-7900X 8857
+429%
A12-9800 1673

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 13.25 2.27
Recency 26 June 2017 27 July 2017
Physical cores 10 4
Threads 20 4
Chip lithography 14 nm 28 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 65 Watt

i9-7900X has a 483.7% higher aggregate performance score, 150% more physical cores and 400% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

A12-9800, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 month, and 115.4% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-7900X is our recommended choice as it beats the A12-9800 in performance tests.


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