A10-9700 vs A10-7890K

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Aggregate performance score

A10-7890K
2016
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
2.23
A10-9700
2017
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
2.23

Primary details

Comparing A10-7890K and A10-9700 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking18381836
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.413.64
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency2.223.25
Architecture codenameGodaveri (2014−2016)Bristol Ridge (2016−2019)
Release date11 January 2016 (8 years ago)27 July 2017 (7 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$150$90

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

A10-9700 has 788% better value for money than A10-7890K.

Detailed specifications

A10-7890K and A10-9700 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads44
Base clock speed4 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz3.8 GHz
L1 cache256 KBno data
L2 cache4096 KB2048 KB
L3 cache0 KB0 KB
Chip lithography28 nm28 nm
Die size246 mm2250 mm2
Maximum core temperature72 °C90 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)74 °C74 °C
Number of transistors1,178 million3,100 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on A10-7890K and A10-9700 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+AM4
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A10-7890K and A10-9700. 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 A10-7890K and A10-9700 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
IOMMU 2.0+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A10-7890K and A10-9700. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-2133DDR4-2400
Max memory channels22

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon R7 GraphicsAMD Radeon R7 Graphics
iGPU core count86
จำนวนพาธไลน์512no data
Enduro++
Switchable graphics+-
UVD++
VCE++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of A10-7890K and A10-9700 integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort++
HDMI++

Graphics API support

APIs supported by A10-7890K and A10-9700 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXDirectX® 12DirectX® 12
Vulkan++

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A10-7890K and A10-9700.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanesno data8

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.

A10-7890K 2.23
A10-9700 2.23

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.

A10-7890K 3542
A10-9700 3547
+0.1%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Recency 11 January 2016 27 July 2017
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 65 Watt

A10-9700 has an age advantage of 1 year, and 46.2% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between A10-7890K and A10-9700.


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