AMD A8-6500T | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X | |
CPU comparisonAMD A8-6500T or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The AMD A8-6500T has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.10 GHz. Up to GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD A8-6500T was released in Q3/2013. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X has 32 cores with 64 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.50 GHz. The CPU supports up to 2048 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X was released in Q4/2019. |
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AMD A (112) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) |
AMD A8-6000 (4) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 (3) |
3 | Generation | 3 |
Richland (Piledriver) | Architecture | Castle Peak (Zen 2) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD A8-6500T has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD A8-6500T is 2.10 GHz (3.10 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X has 32 CPU cores and 64 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is at 3.70 GHz (4.50 GHz). |
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AMD A8-6500T | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
4 | Cores | 32 |
4 | Threads | 64 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.10 GHz | Frequency | 3.70 GHz |
3.10 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.50 GHz |
3.10 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.80 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The AMD A8-6500T or AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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AMD Radeon HD 8550D | GPU | no iGPU |
0.72 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
5 | GPU Generation | -- |
32 nm | Technology | |
2 | Max. displays | |
4 | Compute units | -- |
256 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
11.2 | DirectX Version | -- |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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AMD Radeon HD 8550D | GPU | no iGPU |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode | Codec h264 | No |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD A8-6500T can use up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 29.9 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X supports up to 2048 GB of memory in 4 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 51.2 GB/s. |
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AMD A8-6500T | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
DDR3-1866 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
Max. Memory | 2048 GB | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
29.9 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 16.00 MB |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | 128.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | 4.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 64 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 126.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD A8-6500T is 45 W, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X has a TDP of 280 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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AMD A8-6500T | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
45 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 280 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD A8-6500T is manufactured in 32 nm and has 4.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is manufactured in 7 nm and has a 144.00 MB cache. |
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AMD A8-6500T | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
32 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Unknown | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
FM2 | Socket | TRX4 (sTRX4) |
AMD-V | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q3/2013 | Release date | Q4/2019 |
85 $ | Release price | 1969 $ |
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AMD A8-6500T
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD A8-6500T
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD A8-6500T
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD A8-6500T
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD A8-6500T
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD A8-6500T
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD A8-6500T
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD A8-6500T
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD A8-6500T
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD A8-6500T
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 4.50 GHz |
AMD A8-6500T
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD A8-6500T
AMD Radeon HD 8550D @ 0.72 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
@ 0.00 GHz |
AMD A8-6500T
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD A8-6500T
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.80 GHz |
AMD A8-6500T
4C 4T @ 2.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
32C 64T @ 3.70 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD A8-6500T | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X |
Unknown | Unknown |