A9-9410
VS
Ryzen 5 7600X

A9-9410 vs Ryzen 5 7600X

AMD

A9-9410

2 Cores2 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2016
VS
AMD

Ryzen 5 7600X

6 Cores12 Thrd105 WWMax: 5.3 GHz2022

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 A9-9410 is positioned at rank #1071 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar A9-9410

#1059
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
2840%
#1060
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
2799%
#1061
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
2569%
#1062
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
2558%
#1063
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
2534%
#1065
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
2447%
#1066
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
2347%
#1067
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
2343%
#1068
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
2280%
#1071
A9-9410
MSRP: $150|Avg: $25
100%
#1073
A8 Pro-7150B
MSRP: $150|Avg: $20
99%
#1074
A9-9420
MSRP: $150|Avg: $30
99%
#1076
Celeron B730
MSRP: $70|Avg: $10
99%
#1078
A9-9425
MSRP: $150|Avg: $30
98%
#1080
Core i5-4402E
MSRP: $266|Avg: $100
98%
#1082
A6-7000
MSRP: $100|Avg: $15
97%
#1083
Core i5-2520M
MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A
96%
#1084
Core i7-2710QE
MSRP: $378|Avg: $40
96%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 7600X

#29
Core Ultra 7 265F
MSRP: $369|Avg: $276
112%
#30
Core i5-12400F
MSRP: $174|Avg: $110
112%
#31
Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G
MSRP: $130|Avg: $80
110%
#32
Ryzen 7 2700X
MSRP: $329|Avg: $100
110%
#33
Core i3-10100F
MSRP: $88|Avg: $50
110%
#34
Ryzen 5 7400F
MSRP: $150|Avg: $147
109%
#35
Ryzen 5 9600X
MSRP: $279|Avg: $178
106%
#36
Ryzen 7 3800X
MSRP: $399|Avg: $140
103%
#37
Ryzen 3 5300G
MSRP: $130|Avg: $80
103%
#38
Ryzen 9 7900X
MSRP: $549|Avg: $316
102%
#39
Ryzen 5 5600X
MSRP: $299|Avg: $135
102%
#40
Core i5-14600KF
MSRP: $304|Avg: $239
102%
#41
Ryzen 7 5800
MSRP: $349|Avg: $160
101%
#42
Core i3-14100F
MSRP: $109|Avg: $96
101%
#43
Ryzen 7 3700X
MSRP: $329|Avg: $140
101%
#44
Ryzen 5 7600X
MSRP: $299|Avg: $178
100%
#45
Ryzen 3 3100
MSRP: $99|Avg: $75
100%
#46
Core i5-13490F
MSRP: $235|Avg: $170
99%
#47
Ryzen 5 5600F
MSRP: $99|Avg: $129
99%
#48
Ryzen 9 PRO 3900
MSRP: $499|Avg: $200
98%
#49
Ryzen 3 4300GE
MSRP: $94|Avg: $72
98%
#50
Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE
MSRP: $169|Avg: $50
98%
#51
Core Ultra 5 225
MSRP: $240|Avg: $200
98%
#52
Core i5-11500
MSRP: $192|Avg: $110
98%
#53
Core i3-12100F
MSRP: $97|Avg: $90
98%
#54
Core Ultra 7 265
MSRP: $384|Avg: $320
98%
#55
Ryzen 7 5800X
MSRP: $449|Avg: $180
97%
#56
Core i5-11400F
MSRP: $157|Avg: $110
97%
#57
Ryzen 7 5700G
MSRP: $359|Avg: $160
96%
#58
Ryzen 7 5700X
MSRP: $299|Avg: $175
96%
#59
Core i5-9500
MSRP: $192|Avg: $65
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 5 7600X (2022) utilizes 5 nm, 6 nm technology and DDR5-5200, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightA9-9410Ryzen 5 7600X
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($25)
⚠️ Higher cost ($178)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm)
✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The A9-9410 (2016) relies on 28 nm technology and DDR4-2133, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightA9-9410Ryzen 5 7600X
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+157%)
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($25)
⚠️ Higher cost ($178)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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 A9-9410 and Ryzen 5 7600X

AMD

A9-9410

The A9-9410 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 31 May 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 1,550 points. Launch price was $69.

AMD

Ryzen 5 7600X

The Ryzen 5 7600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4.7 GHz, with boost up to 5.3 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 28,325 points. Launch price was $299.

Processing Power

The A9-9410 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Ryzen 5 7600X offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 5 7600X has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the A9-9410 versus 5.3 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7600X — a 40.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7600X (base: 2.9 GHz vs 4.7 GHz). The A9-9410 uses the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Ryzen 5 7600X uses Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) (5 nm, 6 nm). In PassMark, the A9-9410 scores 1,550 against the Ryzen 5 7600X's 28,325 — a 179.2% lead for the Ryzen 5 7600X. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 350 vs 2,900, a 156.9% lead for the Ryzen 5 7600X that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 650 vs 13,800 (182% advantage for the Ryzen 5 7600X). L3 cache: 0 kB on the A9-9410 vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7600X.

FeatureA9-9410Ryzen 5 7600X
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
6 / 12+200%
Boost Clock
3.5 GHz
5.3 GHz+51%
Base Clock
2.9 GHz
4.7 GHz+62%
L3 Cache
0 kB
32 MB (total)
L2 Cache
2048 kB
6 MB+200%
Process
28 nm
5 nm, 6 nm-82%
Architecture
Stoney Ridge (2016−2019)
Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
PassMark
1,550
28,325+1727%
Cinebench R23 Multi
15,300
Geekbench 6 Single
350
2,900+729%
Geekbench 6 Multi
650
13,800+2023%
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Memory & Platform

The A9-9410 uses the FP4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 7600X uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2133 on the A9-9410 versus DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 5 7600X — the Ryzen 5 7600X supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 5 7600X supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (A9-9410) vs 2 (Ryzen 5 7600X). PCIe lanes: 8 (A9-9410) vs 28 (Ryzen 5 7600X) — the Ryzen 5 7600X offers 20 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (A9-9410) and X670E,X670,B650E,B650,A620 (Ryzen 5 7600X).

FeatureA9-9410Ryzen 5 7600X
Socket
FP4
AM5
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 5.0+67%
Max RAM Speed
DDR4-2133
DDR5-5200+25%
Max RAM Capacity
8 GB
128 GB+1500%
RAM Channels
1
2+100%
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
8
28+250%
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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 5 7600X has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Ryzen 5 7600X supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support AMD-V virtualization. Both include integrated graphics Radeon R5 (A9-9410) and AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core) (Ryzen 5 7600X) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A9-9410 targets Budget Laptop, Ryzen 5 7600X targets Gaming. Direct competitor: A9-9410 rivals Pentium N4200; Ryzen 5 7600X rivals Intel Core i5-13600K.

FeatureA9-9410Ryzen 5 7600X
Integrated GPU
Yes
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon R5
AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)
Unlocked
No
Yes
AVX-512
No
Yes
Virtualization
AMD-V
AMD-V
Target Use
Budget Laptop
Gaming
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Value Analysis

The A9-9410 launched at $150 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 7600X debuted at $299. At current prices ($25 vs $178), the A9-9410 is $153 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the A9-9410 delivers 62.0 pts/$ vs 159.1 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 7600X — making the Ryzen 5 7600X the 87.8% better value option.

FeatureA9-9410Ryzen 5 7600X
MSRP
$150-50%
$299
Avg Price (30d)
$25-86%
$178
Performance per Dollar
62.0
159.1+157%
Release Date
2016
2022