Ultra 5 228V vs A10-7890K

Aggregate performance score

A10-7890K
2016
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
2.23
Core Ultra 5 228V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
12.55
+463%

Core Ultra 5 228V outperforms A10-7890K by a whopping 463% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A10-7890K and Core Ultra 5 228V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1830609
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.39no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency2.2269.86
Architecture codenameGodaveri (2014−2016)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date11 January 2016 (8 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$150no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

A10-7890K and Core Ultra 5 228V 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)
Threads48
Base clock speed4 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus rateno data37 MHz
L1 cache256 KB192 KB (per core)
L2 cache4096 KB2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography28 nm3 nm
Die size246 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature72 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)74 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,178 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on A10-7890K and Core Ultra 5 228V 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+Intel BGA 2833
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A10-7890K and Core Ultra 5 228V. 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+
TSX-+

Security technologies

A10-7890K and Core Ultra 5 228V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A10-7890K and Core Ultra 5 228V are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A10-7890K and Core Ultra 5 228V. 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 cardAMD Radeon R7 GraphicsArc 130V
iGPU core count8no data
Number of pipelines512no data
Enduro+-
Switchable graphics+-
UVD+-
VCE+-

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of A10-7890K and Core Ultra 5 228V integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics API support

APIs supported by A10-7890K and Core Ultra 5 228V integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXDirectX® 12no data
Vulkan+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A10-7890K and Core Ultra 5 228V.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanesno data4

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
Ultra 5 228V 12.55
+463%

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 3539
Ultra 5 228V 19930
+463%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.23 12.55
Recency 11 January 2016 24 September 2024
Physical cores 4 8
Threads 4 8
Chip lithography 28 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 17 Watt

Ultra 5 228V has a 462.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 8 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 833.3% more advanced lithography process, and 458.8% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 5 228V is our recommended choice as it beats the A10-7890K in performance tests.

Note that A10-7890K is a desktop processor while Core Ultra 5 228V is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between A10-7890K and Core Ultra 5 228V, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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