Ryzen Z1 vs A8-3870K

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Aggregate performance score

A8-3870K
2011
4 cores / 4 threads, 100 Watt
1.47
Ryzen Z1
2023
6 cores / 12 threads, 15 Watt
11.94
+712%

Ryzen Z1 outperforms A8-3870K by a whopping 712% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A8-3870K and Ryzen Z1 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2175652
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataPhoenix (Zen 4, Ryzen 7040)
Power efficiency1.3975.33
Architecture codenameLlano (2011−2012)Phoenix (Zen4) (2023)
Release date20 December 2011 (13 years ago)May 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

A8-3870K and Ryzen Z1 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)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads412
Base clock speed3 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz4.9 GHz
L1 cache128 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm4 nm
Die size228 mm2137 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Number of transistors1,178 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on A8-3870K and Ryzen Z1 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
SocketFM1FP8
Power consumption (TDP)100 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A8-3870K and Ryzen Z1. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A8-3870K and Ryzen Z1 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A8-3870K and Ryzen Z1. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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AMD Radeon HD 6550DAMD Radeon 740M

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A8-3870K and Ryzen Z1.

PCIe versionno data4.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

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
Ryzen Z1 11.94
+712%

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
Ryzen Z1 18962
+715%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.47 11.94
Integrated graphics card 1.04 8.30
Physical cores 4 6
Threads 4 12
Chip lithography 32 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 100 Watt 15 Watt

Ryzen Z1 has a 712.2% higher aggregate performance score, 698.1% faster integrated GPU, 50% more physical cores and 200% more threads, a 700% more advanced lithography process, and 566.7% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Z1 is our recommended choice as it beats the A8-3870K in performance tests.

Note that A8-3870K is a desktop processor while Ryzen Z1 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between A8-3870K and Ryzen Z1, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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