EPYC 9555 vs Athlon X4 830

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Aggregate performance score

Athlon X4 830
2015
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
1.81
EPYC 9555
2024
64 cores / 128 threads, 360 Watt
83.20
+4497%

EPYC 9555 outperforms Athlon X4 830 by a whopping 4497% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Athlon X4 830 and EPYC 9555 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking20246
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data3.04
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency2.6622.04
Architecture codenameKaveri (2014−2015)Turin (2024)
Release dateFebruary 2015 (9 years ago)10 October 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$9,826

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Athlon X4 830 and EPYC 9555 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)64 (Tetrahexaconta-Core)
Threads4128
Base clock speed3 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz4.4 GHz
L1 cache256K80 KB (per core)
L2 cache4 MB1 MB (per core)
L3 cacheno data256 MB (shared)
Chip lithography28 nm4 nm
Die size245 mm28x 70.6 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistors2,411 million66,520 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Athlon X4 830 and EPYC 9555 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 Athlon X4 830 and EPYC 9555. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Athlon X4 830 and EPYC 9555 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Athlon X4 830 and EPYC 9555. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-2133DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Athlon X4 830 and EPYC 9555.

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.

Athlon X4 830 1.81
EPYC 9555 83.20
+4497%

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.

Athlon X4 830 2901
EPYC 9555 133253
+4493%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.81 83.20
Physical cores 4 64
Threads 4 128
Chip lithography 28 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 360 Watt

Athlon X4 830 has 453.8% lower power consumption.

EPYC 9555, on the other hand, has a 4496.7% higher aggregate performance score, 1500% more physical cores and 3100% more threads, and a 600% more advanced lithography process.

The EPYC 9555 is our recommended choice as it beats the Athlon X4 830 in performance tests.

Note that Athlon X4 830 is a desktop processor while EPYC 9555 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Athlon X4 830 and EPYC 9555, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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