A12-9700P vs Ryzen Threadripper 1920X

Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
2017
12 cores / 24 threads, 180 Watt
14.81
+849%
A12-9700P
2016
4 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
1.56

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X outperforms A12-9700P by a whopping 849% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and A12-9700P processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking4912124
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.39no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperAMD Bristol Ridge
Power efficiency7.649.66
Architecture codenameZen (2017−2020)Bristol Ridge (2016−2019)
Release date13 July 2017 (7 years ago)1 June 2016 (8 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$799no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and A12-9700P 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 cores12 (Dodeca-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads244
Base clock speed3.5 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.5 GHz3.4 GHz
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier35no data
L1 cache1.125 MBno data
L2 cache6 MB2048 KB
L3 cache32 MBno data
Chip lithography14 nm28 nm
Die size213 mm2250 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data90 °C
Number of transistors9600 Million3100 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and A12-9700P 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)no data
SocketSP3r2FP4
Power consumption (TDP)180 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and A12-9700P. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA-FMA4
AVX+-
FRTC-+
FreeSync-+
DualGraphics-+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and A12-9700P are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and A12-9700P. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Quad-channelDDR3, DDR4
Maximum memory size2 TiBno data
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-AMD Radeon R7 Graphics
iGPU core count-6
Enduro-+
Switchable graphics-+
UVD-+
VCE-+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and A12-9700P integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and A12-9700P integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX-DirectX® 12
Vulkan-+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and A12-9700P.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes608

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.

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X 14.81
+849%
A12-9700P 1.56

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.

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X 23088
+851%
A12-9700P 2428

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.81 1.56
Recency 13 July 2017 1 June 2016
Physical cores 12 4
Threads 24 4
Chip lithography 14 nm 28 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 180 Watt 15 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X has a 849.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, 200% more physical cores and 500% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

A12-9700P, on the other hand, has 1100% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper 1920X is our recommended choice as it beats the A12-9700P in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen Threadripper 1920X is a desktop processor while A12-9700P is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and A12-9700P, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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