A9-9420 vs Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX
2018
32 cores / 64 threads, 250 Watt
18.29
+2002%

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX outperforms A9-9420 by a whopping 2002% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking3632729
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.00no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesAMD Ryzen ThreadripperAMD Bristol Ridge
Power efficiency3.092.45
DesignerAMDAMD
ManufacturerGlobalFoundriesGlobalFoundries
Architecture codenameZen+ (2018−2019)Stoney Ridge (2016−2019)
Release date13 August 2018 (7 years ago)31 May 2016 (9 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,799no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Performance to price scatter graph

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and A9-9420 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 cores32 (Dotriaconta-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads642
Base clock speed3 GHz3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz3.6 GHz
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier30no data
L1 cache96K (per core)160 KB
L2 cache512K (per core)1 MB (shared)
L3 cache64 MB0 KB
Chip lithography12 nm28 nm
Die size213 mm2125 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data90 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data74 °C
Number of transistors19,200 million1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and A9-9420 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
SocketSocket TR4FT4
Power consumption (TDP)250 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and A9-9420. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataVirtualization,
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
Precision Boost 2+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and A9-9420 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and A9-9420. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4 Quad-channelDDR4
Maximum memory size2 TiBno data
Maximum memory bandwidth93.867 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-Radeon R5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and A9-9420.

PCIe versionno data3.0
PCI Express lanesno data8

Synthetic benchmarks

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.

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 18.29
+2002%
A9-9420 0.87

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. Other than that, Passmark measures multi-core performance.

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX Samples: 341 32139
+1992%
A9-9420 Samples: 279 1536

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 1203
+270%
A9-9420 325

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 7606
+1421%
A9-9420 500

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 18.29 0.87
Recency 13 August 2018 31 May 2016
Physical cores 32 2
Threads 64 2
Chip lithography 12 nm 28 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 250 Watt 15 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX has a 2002.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, 1500% more physical cores and 3100% more threads, and a 133.3% more advanced lithography process.

A9-9420, on the other hand, has 1566.7% lower power consumption.

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX is our recommended choice as it beats the AMD A9-9420 in performance tests.

Note that Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX is a desktop processor while A9-9420 is a notebook one.

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