Ryzen 9 9900X vs FirePro A320

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Aggregate performance score

FirePro A320
2012
4 cores / 4 threads, 100 Watt
1.36
Ryzen 9 9900X
2024
12 cores / 24 threads, 120 Watt
34.52
+2438%

Ryzen 9 9900X outperforms A320 by a whopping 2438% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FirePro A320 and Ryzen 9 9900X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2253109
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data66.82
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency1.2927.22
Architecture codenameTrinity (2012−2013)Granite Ridge (2024)
Release date7 August 2012 (12 years ago)15 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$499

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

FirePro A320 and Ryzen 9 9900X 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)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads424
Base clock speed3.8 GHz4.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz5.6 GHz
L1 cache192K80 KB (per core)
L2 cache4 MB (shared)1 MB (per core)
L3 cacheno data64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm4 nm
Die size246 mm22x 70.6 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)74 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,303 million16,630 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on FirePro A320 and Ryzen 9 9900X 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 configuration11
SocketFM2AM5
Power consumption (TDP)100 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FirePro A320 and Ryzen 9 9900X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataSMT, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3, MMX (+), SHA, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FirePro A320 and Ryzen 9 9900X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FirePro A320 and Ryzen 9 9900X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1866DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardFireProAMD Radeon Graphics

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FirePro A320 and Ryzen 9 9900X.

PCIe version2.05.0
PCI Express lanesno data24

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.

FirePro A320 1.36
Ryzen 9 9900X 34.52
+2438%

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.

FirePro A320 2153
Ryzen 9 9900X 54839
+2447%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.36 34.52
Recency 7 August 2012 15 August 2024
Physical cores 4 12
Threads 4 24
Chip lithography 32 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 100 Watt 120 Watt

FirePro A320 has 20% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 9 9900X, on the other hand, has a 2438.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 12 years, 200% more physical cores and 500% more threads, and a 700% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 9 9900X is our recommended choice as it beats the FirePro A320 in performance tests.


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