i3-2332M vs A10-7870K

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Aggregate performance score

A10-7870K
2015
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
2.19
+158%
Core i3-2332M
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
0.85

A10-7870K outperforms Core i3-2332M by a whopping 158% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A10-7870K and Core i3-2332M processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking18512576
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.49no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Core i3
Power efficiency2.182.30
Architecture codenameGodaveri (2014−2016)Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
Release date28 May 2015 (9 years ago)1 September 2011 (13 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 i3-2332M 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)
Threads44
Base clock speed3.9 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.1 GHz2.2 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 2.0
Bus rateno data4 × 5 GT/s
Multiplierno data22
L1 cache256 KB128 KB
L2 cache4096 KB512 KB
L3 cache0 KB3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography28 nm32 nm
Die size246 mm2149 mm2
Maximum core temperature72 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)74 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,178 million624 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on A10-7870K and Core i3-2332M 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 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFM2+G2 (988B)
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A10-7870K and Core i3-2332M. 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+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A10-7870K and Core i3-2332M are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-xno data+
IOMMU 2.0+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A10-7870K and Core i3-2332M. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-2133DDR3
Maximum memory sizeno data16 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidthno data21.335 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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AMD Radeon R7 GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 3000
iGPU core count8no data
จำนวนพาธไลน์512no data
Enduro+-
Switchable graphics+-
UVD+-
VCE+-

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of A10-7870K and Core i3-2332M integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics API support

APIs supported by A10-7870K and Core i3-2332M integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXDirectX® 12no data
Vulkan+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A10-7870K and Core i3-2332M.

PCIe version3.0no data

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.

A10-7870K 2.19
+158%
i3-2332M 0.85

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.

A10-7870K 3471
+157%
i3-2332M 1353

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.19 0.85
Recency 28 May 2015 1 September 2011
Physical cores 4 2
Chip lithography 28 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 35 Watt

A10-7870K has a 157.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, 100% more physical cores, and a 14.3% more advanced lithography process.

i3-2332M, on the other hand, has 171.4% lower power consumption.

The A10-7870K is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-2332M in performance tests.

Note that A10-7870K is a desktop processor while Core i3-2332M is a notebook one.


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