Ultra 5 238V vs A10-9700

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Aggregate performance score

A10-9700
2017
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
2.23
Core Ultra 5 238V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
14.04
+530%

Core Ultra 5 238V outperforms A10-9700 by a whopping 530% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A10-9700 and Core Ultra 5 238V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1836526
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.64no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency3.2578.16
Architecture codenameBristol Ridge (2016−2019)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date27 July 2017 (7 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$90no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

A10-9700 and Core Ultra 5 238V 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 speed3.5 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz4.7 GHz
Bus rateno data37 MHz
L1 cacheno data192 KB (per core)
L2 cache2048 KB2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography28 nm3 nm
Die size250 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature90 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)74 °Cno data
Number of transistors3,100 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on A10-9700 and Core Ultra 5 238V 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
SocketAM4Intel BGA 2833
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A10-9700 and Core Ultra 5 238V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
FRTC+-
FreeSync+-
PowerTune+-
TrueAudio+-
PowerNow+-
PowerGating+-
VirusProtect+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
TSX-+

Security technologies

A10-9700 and Core Ultra 5 238V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A10-9700 and Core Ultra 5 238V are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A10-9700 and Core Ultra 5 238V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2400DDR5
Max memory channels2no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon R7 GraphicsArc 130V
iGPU core count6no data
Enduro+-
UVD+-
VCE+-

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of A10-9700 and Core Ultra 5 238V integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics API support

APIs supported by A10-9700 and Core Ultra 5 238V integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXDirectX® 12no data
Vulkan+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A10-9700 and Core Ultra 5 238V.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes84

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.23 14.04
Recency 27 July 2017 24 September 2024
Physical cores 4 8
Threads 4 8
Chip lithography 28 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 17 Watt

Ultra 5 238V has a 529.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 833.3% more advanced lithography process, and 282.4% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 5 238V is our recommended choice as it beats the A10-9700 in performance tests.

Note that A10-9700 is a desktop processor while Core Ultra 5 238V is a notebook one.


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