A12-9800 vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX
2022
12 cores / 24 threads, 280 Watt
25.55
+1026%
A12-9800
2017
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
2.27

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX outperforms A12-9800 by a whopping 1026% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX and A12-9800 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1921809
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data1.49
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen Threadripperno data
Power efficiency8.643.31
Architecture codenameChagall PRO (2022)Bristol Ridge (2016−2019)
Release date8 March 2022 (2 years ago)27 July 2017 (7 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$139

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX and A12-9800 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 speed4.1 GHz3.8 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz4.2 GHz
Multiplier41no data
L1 cache64K (per core)no data
L2 cache512K (per core)2048 KB
L3 cache64 MB0 KB
Chip lithography7 nm28 nm
Die size4x 81 mm2246 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data90 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °C74 °C
Number of transistors16,600 million1,178 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX and A12-9800 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
SocketWRX8AM4
Power consumption (TDP)280 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX and A12-9800. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
FRTC-+
FreeSync-+
PowerTune-+
TrueAudio-+
PowerNow-+
PowerGating-+
VirusProtect-+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX and A12-9800 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX and A12-9800. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR4-2400
Maximum memory size2 TiBno data
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidth204.8 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-AMD Radeon R7 Graphics
iGPU core count-8
Enduro-+
UVD-+
VCE-+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX and A12-9800 integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX and A12-9800 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX-DirectX® 12
Vulkan-+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX and A12-9800.

PCIe version4.03.0
PCI Express lanes1288

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 PRO 5945WX 25.55
+1026%
A12-9800 2.27

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 PRO 5945WX 40578
+1024%
A12-9800 3611

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 PRO 5945WX 2061
+198%
A12-9800 691

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 PRO 5945WX 13460
+709%
A12-9800 1664

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 25.55 2.27
Recency 8 March 2022 27 July 2017
Physical cores 12 4
Threads 24 4
Chip lithography 7 nm 28 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 65 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX has a 1025.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, 200% more physical cores and 500% more threads, and a 300% more advanced lithography process.

A12-9800, on the other hand, has 330.8% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX is our recommended choice as it beats the A12-9800 in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX is a server/workstation processor while A12-9800 is a desktop one.


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