AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X vs AMD A9-9420e

Comparative analysis of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X and AMD A9-9420e processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score.

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

AMD A9-9420e

Differences

Reasons to consider the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X

CPU is newer: launch date 2 month(s) later
Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
14 more cores, run more applications at once: 16 vs 2
30 more threads: 32 vs 2
A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 12 nm vs 28 nm
8x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
2.6x better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2457 vs 946
27x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 29384 vs 1089

Specifications (specs)
Launch date	31 August 2018 vs 1 June 2018
Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Number of cores	16 vs 2
Number of threads	32 vs 2
Manufacturing process technology	12 nm vs 28 nm
L2 cache	8 MB vs 1 MB
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	2457 vs 946
PassMark - CPU mark	29384 vs 1089

Reasons to consider the AMD A9-9420e

Around 32% higher maximum core temperature: 90 °C vs 68°C

Maximum core temperature	90 °C vs 68°C

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X
CPU 2: AMD A9-9420e

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

2457

946

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

29384

1089

Name	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X	AMD A9-9420e
PassMark - Single thread mark	2457	946
PassMark - CPU mark	29384	1089
Geekbench 4 - Single Core	1059
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	12581
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score	7974

Compare specifications (specs)

	AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X	AMD A9-9420e
Essentials
Architecture codename	Zen+	Stoney Ridge
Family	AMD Ryzen Processors
Launch date	31 August 2018	1 June 2018
OPN PIB	YD295XA8AFWOF
OPN Tray	YD295XA8UGAAF
OS Support	Windows 10 - 64-Bit Edition, RHEL x86 64-Bit, Ubuntu x86 64-Bit
Place in performance rating	839	2231
Price now	$899.99
Series	AMD Ryzen Threadripper Processors	AMD Bristol Ridge
Value for money (0-100)	8.50
Vertical segment	Desktop	Laptop
Performance
64 bit support
Base frequency	3.5 GHz
Die size	213 mm	124.5 mm
L1 cache	1536 KB
L2 cache	8 MB	1 MB
L3 cache	32 MB
Manufacturing process technology	12 nm	28 nm
Maximum core temperature	68°C	90 °C
Maximum frequency	4.4 GHz
Number of cores	16	2
Number of threads	32	2
Transistor count	9600 million	1200 Million
Unlocked
Memory
Max memory channels	4
Supported memory frequency	2933 MHz
Supported memory types	DDR4
Compatibility
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1
Sockets supported	sTR4	BGA
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	180 Watt
Thermal Solution	Not included
Peripherals
PCI Express revision	3.0
Advanced Technologies
AMD SenseMI
The "Zen" Core Architecture
Virtualization
AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™)