A6-9400 vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX
2022
12 cores / 24 threads, 280 Watt
25.53
+1393%
A6-9400
2019
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
1.71

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX outperforms A6-9400 by a whopping 1393% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX and A6-9400 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1972053
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Ryzen Threadripperno data
Power efficiency8.622.49
Architecture codenameChagall PRO (2022)Bristol Ridge (2016−2019)
Release date8 March 2022 (2 years ago)16 March 2019 (5 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX and A6-9400 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads242
Base clock speed4.1 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz3.7 GHz
Multiplier41no data
L1 cache64K (per core)160K
L2 cache512K (per core)1 MB (shared)
L3 cache64 MBno data
Chip lithography7 nm28 nm
Die size4x 81 mm2250 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)95 °Cno data
Number of transistors16,600 million3,100 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX and A6-9400 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 A6-9400. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX and A6-9400 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX and A6-9400. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-3200DDR4-2400
Maximum memory size2 TiBno data
Maximum memory bandwidth204.8 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 PRO 5945WX and A6-9400.

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 25.53
+1393%
A6-9400 1.71

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 40561
+1393%
A6-9400 2717

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 25.53 1.71
Recency 8 March 2022 16 March 2019
Physical cores 12 2
Threads 24 2
Chip lithography 7 nm 28 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 280 Watt 65 Watt

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX has a 1393% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, 500% more physical cores and 1100% more threads, and a 300% more advanced lithography process.

A6-9400, on the other hand, has 330.8% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX is our recommended choice as it beats the A6-9400 in performance tests.

Be aware that Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX is a server/workstation processor while A6-9400 is a desktop one.


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