A8-3870K vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX
Aggregate performance score
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX outperforms A8-3870K by a whopping 3891% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX and A8-3870K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 19 | 2162 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Server | Desktop processor |
| Series | AMD Ryzen Threadripper | no data |
| Power efficiency | 19.83 | 1.39 |
| Architecture codename | Chagall PRO (2022) | Llano (2011−2012) |
| Release date | 8 March 2022 (2 years ago) | 20 December 2011 (12 years ago) |
Detailed specifications
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX and A8-3870K 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 cores | 64 (Tetrahexaconta-Core) | 4 (Quad-Core) |
| Threads | 128 | 4 |
| Base clock speed | 2.7 GHz | 3 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 4.5 GHz | 3 GHz |
| Multiplier | 27 | no data |
| L1 cache | 64K (per core) | 128 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 512K (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 256 MB | 0 KB |
| Chip lithography | 7 nm | 32 nm |
| Die size | 8x 81 mm2 | 228 mm2 |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 95 °C | no data |
| Number of transistors | 33,200 million | 1,178 million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | + | - |
| Unlocked multiplier | - | + |
Compatibility
Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX and A8-3870K 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 configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Socket | WRX8 | FM1 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 280 Watt | 100 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX and A8-3870K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | + | - |
| AVX | + | - |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX and A8-3870K are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | + | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX and A8-3870K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR4-3200 | DDR3 |
| Maximum memory size | 2 TiB | no data |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 204.8 GB/s | no data |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | - | AMD Radeon HD 6550D |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX and A8-3870K.
| PCIe version | 4.0 | no data |
| PCI Express lanes | 128 | no data |
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.
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.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 58.67 | 1.47 |
| Recency | 8 March 2022 | 20 December 2011 |
| Physical cores | 64 | 4 |
| Threads | 128 | 4 |
| Chip lithography | 7 nm | 32 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 280 Watt | 100 Watt |
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX has a 3891.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 10 years, 1500% more physical cores and 3100% more threads, and a 357.1% more advanced lithography process.
A8-3870K, on the other hand, has 180% lower power consumption.
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX is our recommended choice as it beats the A8-3870K in performance tests.
Be aware that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX is a server/workstation processor while A8-3870K is a desktop one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX and A8-3870K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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