i3-4150T vs A10-7890K

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Aggregate performance score

A10-7890K
2016
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
2.23
+23.2%
Core i3-4150T
2014
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
1.81

A10-7890K outperforms Core i3-4150T by a significant 23% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A10-7890K and Core i3-4150T processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking18302003
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.320.13
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency2.224.89
Architecture codenameGodaveri (2014−2016)Haswell (2013−2015)
Release date11 January 2016 (8 years ago)1 May 2014 (10 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$150$230

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

A10-7890K has 146% better value for money than i3-4150T.

Detailed specifications

A10-7890K and Core i3-4150T 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 speed4 GHz3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.3 GHz2.9 GHz
Bus rateno data5 GT/s
L1 cache256 KB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache4096 KB256 KB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography28 nm22 nm
Die size246 mm2177 mm2
Maximum core temperature72 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)74 °C72 °C
Number of transistors1,178 million1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on A10-7890K and Core i3-4150T 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+FCLGA1150
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A10-7890K and Core i3-4150T. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMAFMA4-
AVXAVX+
FRTC+-
FreeSync+-
PowerTune+-
DualGraphics+-
TrueAudio+-
PowerNow+-
PowerGating+-
Out-of-band client management+-
VirusProtect+-
HSA+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data-
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+

Security technologies

A10-7890K and Core i3-4150T technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data-
EDBno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A10-7890K and Core i3-4150T are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A10-7890K and Core i3-4150T. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-2133DDR3
Maximum memory sizeno data32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidthno data25.6 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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AMD Radeon R7 GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 4400
iGPU core count8no data
Number of pipelines512no data
Max video memoryno data2 GB
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HDno data+
Enduro+-
Switchable graphics+-
UVD+-
VCE+-
Graphics max frequencyno data1.15 GHz
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of A10-7890K and Core i3-4150T integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3
eDPno data+
DisplayPort++
HDMI++
DVIno data+
VGAno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by A10-7890K and Core i3-4150T integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over VGAno data1920x1200@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by A10-7890K and Core i3-4150T integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXDirectX® 1211.1/12
OpenGLno data4.3
Vulkan+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A10-7890K and Core i3-4150T.

PCIe version3.0Up to 3.0
PCI Express lanesno data16

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
+23.2%
i3-4150T 1.81

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
+23.2%
i3-4150T 2872

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.23 1.81
Recency 11 January 2016 1 May 2014
Physical cores 4 2
Chip lithography 28 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 35 Watt

A10-7890K has a 23.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, and 100% more physical cores.

i3-4150T, on the other hand, has a 27.3% more advanced lithography process, and 171.4% lower power consumption.

The A10-7890K is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-4150T in performance tests.


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