Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs A10-7860K

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Aggregate performance score

A10-7860K
2016
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
2.07
Ryzen 7 9800X3D
2024
8 cores / 16 threads, 120 Watt
25.28
+1121%

Ryzen 7 9800X3D outperforms A10-7860K by a whopping 1121% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A10-7860K and Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1901203
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data44.64
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency3.0119.92
Architecture codenameGodaveri (2014−2016)Granite Ridge (2024)
Release date2 February 2016 (8 years ago)7 November 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$479

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

A10-7860K and Ryzen 7 9800X3D basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads416
Base clock speed3.6 GHz4.7 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz5.2 GHz
L1 cache256 KB80 KB (per core)
L2 cache4096 KB1 MB (per core)
L3 cacheno data96 MB (shared)
Chip lithography28 nm4 nm
Die size245 mm270.6 mm2
Maximum core temperature71 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistors2,411 million8,315 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on A10-7860K and Ryzen 7 9800X3D compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFM2+AM5
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A10-7860K and Ryzen 7 9800X3D. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
FRTC+-
FreeSync+-
PowerTune+-
DualGraphics+-
TrueAudio+-
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A10-7860K and Ryzen 7 9800X3D are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A10-7860K and Ryzen 7 9800X3D. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-2133DDR5
Max memory channels2no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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AMD Radeon R7 GraphicsAMD Radeon Graphics
iGPU core count8no data
จำนวนพาธไลน์512no data
Enduro+-
Switchable graphics+-
UVD+-
VCE+-

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of A10-7860K and Ryzen 7 9800X3D integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics API support

APIs supported by A10-7860K and Ryzen 7 9800X3D integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXDirectX® 12no data
Vulkan+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A10-7860K and Ryzen 7 9800X3D.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes1624

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

A10-7860K 2.07
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 25.28
+1121%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

A10-7860K 3284
Ryzen 7 9800X3D 40155
+1123%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.07 25.28
Recency 2 February 2016 7 November 2024
Physical cores 4 8
Threads 4 16
Chip lithography 28 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 120 Watt

A10-7860K has 84.6% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 7 9800X3D, on the other hand, has a 1121.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 8 years, 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 600% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is our recommended choice as it beats the A10-7860K in performance tests.


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