A9-9420 vs Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
2019
32 cores / 64 threads, 280 Watt
39.71
+4124%
A9-9420
2016
2 cores / 2 threads, 15 Watt
0.94

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X outperforms A9-9420 by a whopping 4124% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and A9-9420 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking652523
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation16.24no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperAMD Bristol Ridge
Power efficiency13.415.93
Architecture codenameMatisse (2019−2020)Stoney Ridge (2016−2019)
Release date25 November 2019 (5 years ago)31 May 2016 (8 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,999no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and A9-9420 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 cores32 (Dotriaconta-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads642
Base clock speed3.7 GHz3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz3.6 GHz
Bus rate8 × 16 GT/sno data
Multiplier37no data
L1 cache96K (per core)160 KB
L2 cache512K (per core)1 MB (shared)
L3 cache128 MB0 KB
Chip lithography7 nm, 12 nm28 nm
Die sizeno data125 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data90 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data74 °C
Number of transistors19,200 million1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and A9-9420 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
SocketTR4FT4
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and A9-9420. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataVirtualization,
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
Precision Boost 2+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and A9-9420 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and A9-9420. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Eight-channelDDR4
Maximum memory size256 GBno data
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth102.403 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-Radeon R5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 3970X and A9-9420.

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.

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 39.71
+4124%
A9-9420 0.94

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.

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 63072
+4105%
A9-9420 1500

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.

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 1662
+411%
A9-9420 325

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.

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X 13839
+2668%
A9-9420 500

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 39.71 0.94
Recency 25 November 2019 31 May 2016
Physical cores 32 2
Threads 64 2
Chip lithography 7 nm 28 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 15 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X has a 4124.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, 1500% more physical cores and 3100% more threads, and a 300% more advanced lithography process.

A9-9420, on the other hand, has 1766.7% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is our recommended choice as it beats the A9-9420 in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is a desktop processor while A9-9420 is a notebook one.


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