Ryzen 9 9900X vs Opteron 146

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Aggregate performance score

Opteron 146
2003
1 core / 1 thread, 89 Watt
0.22
Ryzen 9 9900X
2024
12 cores / 24 threads, 120 Watt
34.52
+15591%

Ryzen 9 9900X outperforms Opteron 146 by a whopping 15591% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Opteron 146 and Ryzen 9 9900X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking3203109
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data66.82
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency0.2327.21
Architecture codenameSledgeHammer (2003−2005)Granite Ridge (2024)
Release dateSeptember 2003 (21 year ago)15 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$60$499

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Opteron 146 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 cores1 (Single-Core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads124
Base clock speedno data4.4 GHz
Boost clock speed2 GHz5.6 GHz
L1 cache128 KB80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB1 MB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography130 nm4 nm
Die size193 mm22x 70.6 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data95 °C
Number of transistors106 million16,630 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Opteron 146 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
Socket940AM5
Power consumption (TDP)89 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Opteron 146 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-+
AVX-+
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Opteron 146 and Ryzen 9 9900X are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Opteron 146 and Ryzen 9 9900X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon Graphics

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Opteron 146 and Ryzen 9 9900X.

PCIe versionno data5.0
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.

Opteron 146 0.22
Ryzen 9 9900X 34.52
+15591%

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.

Opteron 146 346
Ryzen 9 9900X 54828
+15746%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.22 34.52
Physical cores 1 12
Threads 1 24
Chip lithography 130 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 89 Watt 120 Watt

Opteron 146 has 34.8% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 9 9900X, on the other hand, has a 15590.9% higher aggregate performance score, 1100% more physical cores and 2300% more threads, and a 3150% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 9 9900X is our recommended choice as it beats the Opteron 146 in performance tests.

Be aware that Opteron 146 is a server/workstation processor while Ryzen 9 9900X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Opteron 146 and Ryzen 9 9900X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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