A8-7670K vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX
2023
96 cores / 192 threads, 350 Watt
96.74
+4713%
A8-7670K
2015
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
2.01

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX outperforms A8-7670K by a whopping 4713% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX and A8-7670K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking21916
Place by popularity3not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.13no data
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency26.162.00
Architecture codenameStorm Peak (2023)Godaveri (2014−2016)
Release date19 October 2023 (1 year ago)20 July 2015 (9 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$9,999no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX and A8-7670K 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 cores964 (Quad-Core)
Threads1924
Base clock speed2.5 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed5.1 GHz3.9 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)256 KB
L2 cache1 MB (per core)4096 KB
L3 cache384 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography5 nm28 nm
Die sizeCompute Die (CCD) Size 71 mm2, I/O Die (IOD) Size 388 mm2 mm2245 mm2
Maximum core temperature95 °C72 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors78,840 million2,411 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX and A8-7670K 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
SocketsTR5FM2+
Power consumption (TDP)350 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX and A8-7670K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, BMI1, BMI2, SHA, F16C, FMA3, AMD64, EVP, AMD-V, SMAP, SMEP, SMT, Precision Boost 2no data
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
FRTC-+
FreeSync-+
PowerTune-+
DualGraphics-+
TrueAudio-+
Precision Boost 2+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX and A8-7670K are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX and A8-7670K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR3-2133
Max memory channelsno data2

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AAMD Radeon R7 Graphics
iGPU core countno data6
Number of pipelinesno data512
Enduro-+
Switchable graphics-+
UVD-+
VCE-+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX and A8-7670K integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX and A8-7670K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno dataDirectX® 12
Vulkan-+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX and A8-7670K.

PCIe version5.03.0
PCI Express lanes12816

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 7995WX 96.74
+4713%
A8-7670K 2.01

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 7995WX 153665
+4714%
A8-7670K 3192

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 96.74 2.01
Recency 19 October 2023 20 July 2015
Physical cores 96 4
Threads 192 4
Chip lithography 5 nm 28 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 350 Watt 95 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX has a 4712.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 8 years, 2300% more physical cores and 4700% more threads, and a 460% more advanced lithography process.

A8-7670K, on the other hand, has 268.4% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX is our recommended choice as it beats the A8-7670K in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX is a server/workstation processor while A8-7670K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX and A8-7670K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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