AMD A8-7500 vs AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
Comparative analysis of AMD A8-7500 and AMD Ryzen 5 1500X processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Compatibility, Peripherals, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps), PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score.
Differences
Reasons to consider the AMD A8-7500
- 2x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
L2 cache | 4 MB vs 2 MB |
Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- 4 more threads: 8 vs 4
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 14 nm vs 28 nm
- Around 50% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- Around 50% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2112 vs 1410
- 2.7x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 9099 vs 3422
Specifications (specs) | |
Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
Number of threads | 8 vs 4 |
Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm vs 28 nm |
L1 cache | 384 KB vs 256 KB |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - Single thread mark | 2112 vs 1410 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 9099 vs 3422 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: AMD A8-7500
CPU 2: AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
PassMark - Single thread mark |
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PassMark - CPU mark |
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Name | AMD A8-7500 | AMD Ryzen 5 1500X |
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GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 979 | |
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 979 | |
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 1310 | |
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 1310 | |
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 3588 | |
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 3588 | |
PassMark - Single thread mark | 1410 | 2112 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 3422 | 9099 |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 906 | |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 3620 | |
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 3706 |
Compare specifications (specs)
AMD A8-7500 | AMD Ryzen 5 1500X | |
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Essentials |
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Architecture codename | Kaveri | Zen |
Family | AMD A8-Series | AMD Ryzen Processors |
Place in performance rating | 1533 | 1549 |
Processor Number | A8-7500 | |
Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
Launch date | 11 April 2017 | |
Launch price (MSRP) | $189 | |
OPN PIB | YD150XBBAEBOX | |
OPN Tray | YD150XBBM4GAE | |
OS Support | Windows 10 - 64-Bit Edition, RHEL x86 64-Bit, Ubuntu x86 64-Bit | |
Price now | $139.99 | |
Series | AMD Ryzen 5 Desktop Processors | |
Value for money (0-100) | 21.18 | |
Performance |
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64 bit support | ||
Base frequency | 3000 MHz | 3.5 GHz |
Die size | 245 mm2 | 192 mm |
L1 cache | 256 KB | 384 KB |
L2 cache | 4 MB | 2 MB |
Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 14 nm |
Number of cores | 4 | 4 |
Number of threads | 4 | 8 |
Transistor count | 2.41 billion | 4800 Million |
L3 cache | 16 MB | |
Maximum core temperature | 95°C | |
Maximum frequency | 3.7 GHz | |
Unlocked | ||
Memory |
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Max memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Supported memory types | DDR3 | DDR4 |
Supported memory frequency | 2667 MHz | |
Graphics |
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Unified Video Decoder (UVD) | ||
Video Codec Engine (VCE) | ||
Compatibility |
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Sockets supported | FM2+ | AM4 |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 Watt | 65 Watt |
Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | |
Thermal Solution | Wraith Spire (No LED) | |
Peripherals |
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PCI Express revision | 3.0 | 3.0 x16 |
Advanced Technologies |
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Enhanced Virus Protection (EVP) | ||
Fused Multiply-Add 3 (FMA3) | ||
Fused Multiply-Add 4 (FMA4) | ||
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
TrueAudio | ||
AMD SenseMI | ||
Enmotus FuzeDrive | ||
Extended Frequency Range (XFR) | ||
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions 2 (AVX2) | ||
The "Zen" Core Architecture | ||
Virtualization |
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AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™) |