EPYC 9654 vs A8-7680

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Aggregate performance score

A8-7680
2018
4 cores / 4 threads, 45 Watt
2.24
EPYC 9654
2022
96 cores / 192 threads, 360 Watt
75.70
+3279%

EPYC 9654 outperforms A8-7680 by a whopping 3279% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A8-7680 and EPYC 9654 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking18346
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation15.781.36
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
SeriesAMD A8AMD EPYC
Power efficiency4.7119.89
Architecture codenameExcavator (2017−2018)Genoa (2022−2023)
Release date26 October 2018 (6 years ago)10 November 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$56$11,805

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

A8-7680 has 1060% better value for money than EPYC 9654.

Detailed specifications

A8-7680 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)96
Threads4192
Base clock speed3.5 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz3.7 GHz
Multiplier3824
L1 cache128K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cacheno data384 MB (shared)
Chip lithography28 nm5 nm, 6 nm
Die size246 mm212x 72 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)74 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,178 million78,840 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on A8-7680 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)45 Watt360 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A8-7680 and EPYC 9654. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A8-7680 and EPYC 9654 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A8-7680 and EPYC 9654. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5-4800
Maximum memory size64 GB6 TiB
Maximum memory bandwidth14.936 GB/s460.8 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardRadeon R7 Seriesno data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A8-7680 and EPYC 9654.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanesno data128

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.

A8-7680 2.24
EPYC 9654 75.70
+3279%

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.

A8-7680 3551
EPYC 9654 120246
+3286%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.24 75.70
Recency 26 October 2018 10 November 2022
Physical cores 4 96
Threads 4 192
Chip lithography 28 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 360 Watt

A8-7680 has 700% lower power consumption.

EPYC 9654, on the other hand, has a 3279.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, 2300% more physical cores and 4700% more threads, and a 460% more advanced lithography process.

The EPYC 9654 is our recommended choice as it beats the A8-7680 in performance tests.

Note that A8-7680 is a desktop processor while EPYC 9654 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between A8-7680 and EPYC 9654, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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