i7-13700E vs A8-3870K

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Aggregate performance score

A8-3870K
2011
4 cores / 4 threads, 100 Watt
1.47
Core i7-13700E
2023
16 cores / 24 threads, 65 Watt
21.86
+1387%

Core i7-13700E outperforms A8-3870K by a whopping 1387% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A8-3870K and Core i7-13700E processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2162236
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency1.3931.83
Architecture codenameLlano (2011−2012)Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
Release date20 December 2011 (12 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

A8-3870K and Core i7-13700E 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)16 (Hexadeca-Core)
Threads424
Base clock speed3 GHz1.9 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz5.1 GHz
L1 cache128 KB (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB30 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm10 nm
Die size228 mm2257 mm2
Number of transistors1,178 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on A8-3870K and Core i7-13700E 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
SocketFM11700
Power consumption (TDP)100 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A8-3870K and Core i7-13700E. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
TSX-+

Security technologies

A8-3870K and Core i7-13700E technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A8-3870K and Core i7-13700E are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A8-3870K and Core i7-13700E. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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AMD Radeon HD 6550DIntel UHD Graphics 770

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A8-3870K and Core i7-13700E.

PCIe versionno data5.0
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.

A8-3870K 1.47
i7-13700E 21.86
+1387%

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.

A8-3870K 2328
i7-13700E 34728
+1392%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.47 21.86
Integrated graphics card 1.04 6.15
Recency 20 December 2011 4 January 2023
Physical cores 4 16
Threads 4 24
Chip lithography 32 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 100 Watt 65 Watt

i7-13700E has a 1387.1% higher aggregate performance score, 491.3% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 11 years, 300% more physical cores and 500% more threads, a 220% more advanced lithography process, and 53.8% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-13700E is our recommended choice as it beats the A8-3870K in performance tests.


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