A9-9420e vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX
2023
96 cores / 192 threads, 350 Watt
95.04
+13477%
A9-9420e
2018
2 cores / 2 threads, 15 Watt
0.70

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX outperforms A9-9420e by a whopping 13477% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX and A9-9420e processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking22720
Place by popularity3not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.24no data
Market segmentServerLaptop
Seriesno dataAMD Bristol Ridge
Power efficiency25.684.41
Architecture codenameStorm Peak (2023)Stoney Ridge (2016−2019)
Release date19 October 2023 (1 year ago)1 June 2018 (6 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 A9-9420e 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 cores962 (Dual-core)
Threads1922
Base clock speed2.5 GHzno data
Boost clock speed5.1 GHzno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1 MB
L3 cache384 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography5 nm28 nm
Die sizeCompute Die (CCD) Size 71 mm2, I/O Die (IOD) Size 388 mm2 mm2124.5 mm2
Maximum core temperature95 °C90 °C
Number of transistors78,840 million1200 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data-
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX and A9-9420e 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 configuration1no data
SocketsTR5BGA
Power consumption (TDP)350 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX and A9-9420e. 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 2Virtualization,
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Precision Boost 2+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX and A9-9420e are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX and A9-9420e. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR4

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AAMD Radeon R5 (Stoney Ridge)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX and A9-9420e.

PCIe version5.0no data
PCI Express lanes128no 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.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX 95.04
+13477%
A9-9420e 0.70

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 150973
+13538%
A9-9420e 1107

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX 15842
+16232%
A9-9420e 97

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 95.04 0.70
Recency 19 October 2023 1 June 2018
Physical cores 96 2
Threads 192 2
Chip lithography 5 nm 28 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 350 Watt 15 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX has a 13477.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, 4700% more physical cores and 9500% more threads, and a 460% more advanced lithography process.

A9-9420e, on the other hand, has 2233.3% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX is our recommended choice as it beats the A9-9420e in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX is a server/workstation processor while A9-9420e is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX and A9-9420e, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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