A6-9225 vs Ryzen 7 5800X
A6-9225
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Ryzen 7 5800X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The A6-9225 is positioned at rank #830 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A6-9225
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 5800X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A6-9225 | Ryzen 7 5800X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) | ✨ Modern (Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) / 7 nm, 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A6-9225 | Ryzen 7 5800X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($180) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of A6-9225 and Ryzen 7 5800X
A6-9225
The A6-9225 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: BGA. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,334 points. Launch price was $70.
Ryzen 7 5800X
The Ryzen 7 5800X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 27,712 points. Launch price was $449.
Processing Power
The A6-9225 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Ryzen 7 5800X offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 5800X has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the A6-9225 versus 4.7 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5800X — a 41% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 5800X (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The A6-9225 uses the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Ryzen 7 5800X uses Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the A6-9225 scores 1,334 against the Ryzen 7 5800X's 27,712 — a 181.6% lead for the Ryzen 7 5800X.
| Feature | A6-9225 | Ryzen 7 5800X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 8 / 16+300% |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz | 4.7 GHz+52% |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.8 GHz+46% |
| L3 Cache | — | 32 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm | 7 nm, 12 nm-75% |
| Architecture | Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) | Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) |
| PassMark | 1,334 | 27,712+1977% |
Memory & Platform
The A6-9225 uses the BGA socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 5800X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2133 memory speed. The Ryzen 7 5800X supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (A6-9225) vs 2 (Ryzen 7 5800X). PCIe lanes: 8 (A6-9225) vs 24 (Ryzen 7 5800X) — the Ryzen 7 5800X offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD BGA soldered (A6-9225) and AMD 500 series,AMD 400 series,AMD 300 series (Ryzen 7 5800X).
| Feature | A6-9225 | Ryzen 7 5800X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2133 | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 128 GB+1500% |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 24+200% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (A6-9225) / AMD-V (Ryzen 7 5800X). The A6-9225 includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon R4), while the Ryzen 7 5800X requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 5800X targets Desktop.
| Feature | A6-9225 | Ryzen 7 5800X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon R4 | — |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
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