A10-5800K vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX
Aggregate performance score
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX outperforms A10-5800K by a whopping 2637% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX and A10-5800K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 33 | 1982 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 15.84 | 0.26 |
| Market segment | Server | Desktop processor |
| Series | no data | AMD A-Series (Desktop) |
| Power efficiency | 13.77 | 1.76 |
| Architecture codename | Storm Peak (2023) | Trinity (2012−2013) |
| Release date | 19 October 2023 (1 year ago) | 2 October 2012 (12 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $2,649 | $122 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX has 5992% better value for money than A10-5800K.
Detailed specifications
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX and A10-5800K 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 | 24 (Tetracosa-Core) | 4 (Quad-Core) |
| Threads | 48 | 4 |
| Base clock speed | 4.2 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 5.3 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 128 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 128 MB (shared) | 0 KB |
| Chip lithography | 5 nm | 32 nm |
| Die size | 4x 71 mm2 | 246 mm2 |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | no data | 74 °C |
| Number of transistors | 26,280 million | 1,178 million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | no data | - |
| Unlocked multiplier | + | + |
Compatibility
Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX and A10-5800K 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 | sTR5 | FM2 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 350 Watt | 100 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX and A10-5800K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | + | - |
| AVX | + | - |
| Precision Boost 2 | + | no data |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX and A10-5800K are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | + | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX and A10-5800K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR5 | DDR3 |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | N/A | AMD Radeon HD 7660D |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX and A10-5800K.
| PCIe version | 5.0 | 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 | 50.91 | 1.86 |
| Recency | 19 October 2023 | 2 October 2012 |
| Physical cores | 24 | 4 |
| Threads | 48 | 4 |
| Chip lithography | 5 nm | 32 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 350 Watt | 100 Watt |
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX has a 2637.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 years, 500% more physical cores and 1100% more threads, and a 540% more advanced lithography process.
A10-5800K, on the other hand, has 250% lower power consumption.
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX is our recommended choice as it beats the A10-5800K in performance tests.
Be aware that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX is a server/workstation processor while A10-5800K is a desktop one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX and A10-5800K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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