Core 2 Duo SP7500 vs A10-7870K

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Aggregate performance score

A10-7870K
2015
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
2.18
+541%
Core 2 Duo SP7500
2008
2 cores / 2 threads, 20 Watt
0.34

A10-7870K outperforms Core 2 Duo SP7500 by a whopping 541% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A10-7870K and Core 2 Duo SP7500 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking18553074
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.49no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Core 2 Duo
Power efficiency2.191.62
Architecture codenameGodaveri (2014−2016)Merom (2006−2008)
Release date28 May 2015 (9 years ago)15 January 2008 (17 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$120no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

A10-7870K and Core 2 Duo SP7500 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads42
Base clock speed3.9 GHzno data
Boost clock speed4.1 GHz1.6 GHz
Bus rateno data800 MHz
L1 cache256 KBno data
L2 cache4096 KB4 MB
L3 cache0 KBno data
Chip lithography28 nm65 nm
Die size246 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature72 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)74 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,178 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on A10-7870K and Core 2 Duo SP7500 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 configuration1no data
SocketFM2+no data
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt20 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A10-7870K and Core 2 Duo SP7500. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
FMAFMA4-
AVXAVX-
FRTC+-
FreeSync+-
PowerTune+-
DualGraphics+-
TrueAudio+-
PowerNow+-
PowerGating+-
Out-of-band client management+-
VirusProtect+-
HSA+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A10-7870K and Core 2 Duo SP7500 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
IOMMU 2.0+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A10-7870K and Core 2 Duo SP7500. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-2133no data
Max memory channels2no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon R7 Graphicsno data
iGPU core count8no data
จำนวนพาธไลน์512no data
Enduro+-
Switchable graphics+-
UVD+-
VCE+-

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of A10-7870K and Core 2 Duo SP7500 integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics API support

APIs supported by A10-7870K and Core 2 Duo SP7500 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXDirectX® 12no data
Vulkan+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A10-7870K and Core 2 Duo SP7500.

PCIe version3.0no data

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.18 0.34
Recency 28 May 2015 15 January 2008
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 28 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 20 Watt

A10-7870K has a 541.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 132.1% more advanced lithography process.

Core 2 Duo SP7500, on the other hand, has 375% lower power consumption.

The A10-7870K is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Duo SP7500 in performance tests.

Note that A10-7870K is a desktop processor while Core 2 Duo SP7500 is a notebook one.


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