A8-9600 vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX
2023
64 cores / 128 threads, 350 Watt
83.61
+3900%
A8-9600
2017
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
2.09

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX outperforms A8-9600 by a whopping 3900% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX and A8-9600 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking41893
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation6.0514.13
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency22.593.04
Architecture codenameStorm Peak (2023)Bristol Ridge (2016−2019)
Release date19 October 2023 (1 year ago)27 July 2017 (7 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$7,349$78

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

A8-9600 has 134% better value for money than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX and A8-9600 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 cores64 (Tetrahexaconta-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads1284
Base clock speed3.2 GHz3.1 GHz
Boost clock speed5.1 GHz3.4 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache1 MB (per core)2048 KB
L3 cache256 MB (shared)0 KB
Chip lithography5 nm28 nm
Die size8x 71 mm2250 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data90 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data74 °C
Number of transistors52,560 million3,100 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data-
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX and A8-9600 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 configuration11
SocketsTR5AM4
Power consumption (TDP)350 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX and A8-9600. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
FRTC-+
FreeSync-+
PowerTune-+
TrueAudio-+
PowerNow-+
PowerGating-+
VirusProtect-+
Precision Boost 2+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX and A8-9600 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX and A8-9600. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR4-2400
Max memory channelsno data2

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AAMD Radeon R7 Graphics
iGPU core countno data6
Enduro-+
UVD-+
VCE-+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX and A8-9600 integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX and A8-9600 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno dataDirectX® 12
Vulkan-+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX and A8-9600.

PCIe version5.03.0
PCI Express lanes1288

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 PRO 7985WX 83.61
+3900%
A8-9600 2.09

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 PRO 7985WX 132805
+3907%
A8-9600 3314

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 83.61 2.09
Recency 19 October 2023 27 July 2017
Physical cores 64 4
Threads 128 4
Chip lithography 5 nm 28 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 350 Watt 65 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX has a 3900.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, 1500% more physical cores and 3100% more threads, and a 460% more advanced lithography process.

A8-9600, on the other hand, has 438.5% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX is our recommended choice as it beats the A8-9600 in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX is a server/workstation processor while A8-9600 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX and A8-9600, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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