EPYC 9654 vs A6-7470K

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Aggregate performance score

A6-7470K
2016
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
1.13
EPYC 9654
2022
96 cores / 192 threads, 360 Watt
75.70
+6599%

EPYC 9654 outperforms A6-7470K by a whopping 6599% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A6-7470K and EPYC 9654 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking23976
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data1.36
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Seriesno dataAMD EPYC
Power efficiency1.6519.90
Architecture codenameGodaveri (2014−2016)Genoa (2022−2023)
Release date2 February 2016 (8 years ago)10 November 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$11,805

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

A6-7470K and EPYC 9654 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 cores2 (Dual-core)96
Threads2192
Base clock speed3.7 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz3.7 GHz
Multiplierno data24
L1 cache256 KB64K (per core)
L2 cache1024 KB1 MB (per core)
L3 cacheno data384 MB (shared)
Chip lithography28 nm5 nm, 6 nm
Die size245 mm212x 72 mm2
Maximum core temperature71 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistors2,411 million78,840 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on A6-7470K and EPYC 9654 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 configuration12
SocketFM2+SP5
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt360 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A6-7470K and EPYC 9654. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A6-7470K and EPYC 9654 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A6-7470K and EPYC 9654. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-2133DDR5-4800
Maximum memory sizeno data6 TiB
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidthno data460.8 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon R5 Graphicsno data
iGPU core count4no data
จำนวนพาธไลน์256no data
Enduro+-
Switchable graphics+-
UVD+-
VCE+-

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of A6-7470K and EPYC 9654 integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics API support

APIs supported by A6-7470K and EPYC 9654 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXDirectX® 12no data
Vulkan+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A6-7470K and EPYC 9654.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes16128

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.

A6-7470K 1.13
EPYC 9654 75.70
+6599%

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.

A6-7470K 1799
EPYC 9654 120246
+6584%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.13 75.70
Recency 2 February 2016 10 November 2022
Physical cores 2 96
Threads 2 192
Chip lithography 28 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 360 Watt

A6-7470K has 453.8% lower power consumption.

EPYC 9654, on the other hand, has a 6599.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, 4700% more physical cores and 9500% more threads, and a 460% more advanced lithography process.

The EPYC 9654 is our recommended choice as it beats the A6-7470K in performance tests.

Note that A6-7470K is a desktop processor while EPYC 9654 is a server/workstation one.


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