A6-9220C vs i9-7980XE

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-7980XE
2017
18 cores / 36 threads, 165 Watt
19.66
+2749%

Core i9-7980XE outperforms A6-9220C by a whopping 2749% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-7980XE and A6-9220C processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking3062734
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation2.76no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i9AMD Bristol Ridge
Power efficiency10.8610.49
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2019)Stoney Ridge (2016−2019)
Release date30 May 2017 (7 years ago)6 January 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,999no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-7980XE and A6-9220C 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 cores18 (Octadeca-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads362
Base clock speed2.6 GHz1.8 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz1.8 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplierno data18
L1 cache1.125 MB160 KB
L2 cache18 MB1 MB (shared)
L3 cache24.75 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography14 nm28 nm
Die size484 mm2124.5 mm2
Maximum core temperature94 °C90 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data74 °C
Number of transistorsno data1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-7980XE and A6-9220C 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA2066FT4
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt6 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-7980XE and A6-9220C. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Virtualization,
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data

Security technologies

Core i9-7980XE and A6-9220C technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-7980XE and A6-9220C are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-7980XE and A6-9220C. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR4
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/s14.936 GB/s

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 Core i9-7980XE and A6-9220C.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes448

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.

i9-7980XE 19.66
+2749%
A6-9220C 0.69

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.

i9-7980XE 30094
+2758%
A6-9220C 1053

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 19.66 0.69
Recency 30 May 2017 6 January 2019
Physical cores 18 2
Threads 36 2
Chip lithography 14 nm 28 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 6 Watt

i9-7980XE has a 2749.3% higher aggregate performance score, 800% more physical cores and 1700% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

A6-9220C, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, and 2650% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-7980XE is our recommended choice as it beats the A6-9220C in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-7980XE is a desktop processor while A6-9220C is a notebook one.


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