AMD Ryzen 7 9700X vs AMD A6-6400K

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Performance
Ryzen 7 9700X1,439% better
30,75783% of 36,991
A6-6400K
1,9985% of 36,991

The Ryzen 7 9700X has 1,439% better performance than the A6-6400K for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Ryzen 7 9700X
85.6770% of 121.53
A6-6400K
No data available

The Ryzen 7 9700X has 70% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: Intel Core i5-13400F.

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Summary

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About the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X CPU

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X is a 8-core (16-thread) processor built for the desktop CPU market. It launched in Q3 2024 with a suggested retail price of $359. It is part of AMD's Ryzen 7 lineup, which is based on the Zen 5 microarchitecture. The 9700X is compatible with AMD Socket AM5 motherboards and is fabricated on TSMC's 4 nm manufacturing process. It features the Radeon Graphics integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Ryzen 7 9700X supports DDR5 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Ryzen 7 9700X has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 80 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 1 MB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 32 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Ryzen 7 9700X features 8 total cores which can process 16 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 3.8 GHz, and it can boost up to 5.5 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is unlocked, enabling overclocking for those seeking to push the CPU's performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Ryzen 7 9700X includes an integrated graphics solution called Radeon Graphics. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The Ryzen 7 9700X has the 11th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 83.15% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 30,757 score and $359 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 85.67. This is the 14th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

About the AMD A6-6400K CPU

The AMD A6-6400K is an end-of-life 2-core (2-thread) processor built for the desktop CPU market. It launched in Q2 2013. It is part of AMD's A6 lineup, which is based on the Richland microarchitecture. The A6-6400K is compatible with AMD Socket FM2 motherboards and is fabricated on GlobalFoundries's 32 nm manufacturing process. It features the Radeon HD 8470D integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The A6-6400K supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the A6-6400K has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 96 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 1 MB, is larger but slower than the L1.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The A6-6400K features 2 total cores which can process 2 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 3.9 GHz, and it can boost up to 4.1 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is unlocked, enabling overclocking for those seeking to push the CPU's performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The A6-6400K includes an integrated graphics solution called Radeon HD 8470D. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance

The A6-6400K has the 615th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 5.40% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoRyzen 7 9700XA6-6400K
ManufacturerAMDAMD
SeriesRyzen 7A6
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ3 2024Q2 2013
Launch Price (MSRP)$359--
Production StatusActiveEnd-of-life
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Ryzen 7 9700X1,439% better
30,75783% of 36,991
A6-6400K
1,9985% of 36,991

The Ryzen 7 9700X has 1,439% better performance than the A6-6400K for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Ryzen 7 9700X is ranked 11th with a score of 30,757, and the A6-6400K is ranked 615th with a score of 1,998.

Performance per dollar
Ryzen 7 9700X
85.6770% of 121.53
A6-6400K
No data available

The Ryzen 7 9700X has 162% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Ryzen 7 9700X's 85.67 performance per dollar ranks it 14th among the other benchmarked CPUs in our database.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline CPU:Ryzen 7 9700X or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i9-13900K31,187.5+1%
Ryzen 7 770030,945+1%
Ryzen 7 9700X30,757
Core i5-13600K30,419-1%
Ryzen 9 7900X27,731-10%
A10-7700K3,853-87%
A8-7650K3,745-88%
A6-6400K1,998-94%
A4-53001,924-94%
E2-1800736-98%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

Choose Baseline CPU:Ryzen 7 9700X orA6-6400K
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Core i5-13600K95.36+11%
Ryzen 7 770094.06+10%
Ryzen 5 9600X92.18+8%
Core i5-12600K86.56+1%
Ryzen 5 7600X86.06+0%
Ryzen 7 9700X85.67
Core i7-14700K79.06-8%
Ryzen 7 7700X78.86-8%
Core i7-1270077.43-10%
Core i7-13700K76.32-11%

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkRyzen 7 9700XA6-6400K
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
30,757
(+1,439.39%)
1,998
3DMark Time Spy CPU
14,306
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Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
3,120
(+1,993.96%)
149
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
346
(+293.18%)
88
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
16,817
(+2,819.62%)
576
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
3,373
(+722.68%)
410
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
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1,497
CPU Mark Single-Thread
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1,449
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecRyzen 7 9700XA6-6400K
ManufacturerAMDAMD
FoundryTSMCGlobalFoundries
Process Size4 nm32 nm
Transistors8,315 million1,303 million

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecRyzen 7 9700XA6-6400K
SeriesRyzen 7A6
MicroarchitectureZen 5Richland
CodenameGranite RidgeRichland
Memory SupportDDR5DDR3
Memory ChannelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC MemoryYesNo

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecRyzen 7 9700XA6-6400K
Cores82
Threads162
Clock Speed3.8 GHz3.9 GHz
Turbo Clock5.5 GHz4.1 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier38.0x39.0x
Multiplier UnlockedYesYes

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecRyzen 7 9700XA6-6400K
L1 Cache80 KB96 KB
L2 Cache1 MB1 MB
L3 Cache32 MB--

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecRyzen 7 9700XA6-6400K
SocketAMD Socket AM5AMD Socket FM2
PCI ExpressPCIe 5.0 x24PCIe 2.0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)65 W65 W
Package Power Tracking (PPT)88 W--
Tcase Max--70 °C
TJ Max95 °C--

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.

SpecRyzen 7 9700XA6-6400K
Integrated GraphicsRadeon GraphicsRadeon HD 8470D
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, BMI1, BMI2, SHA, F16C, FMA3, AMD64, EVP, AMD-V, SMAP, SMEP, SMT, Precision Boost 2MMX, 3DNow!, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES, AVX, BMI1, FMA3, FMA4, AMD64, CLMUL, CnQ, NX bit, AMD-V, XOP, ABM, TBM, F16C, PowerNow!, Turbo Core 3.0

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.