i7-10610U vs A8-7680

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Aggregate performance score

A8-7680
2018
4 cores / 4 threads, 45 Watt
2.23
Core i7-10610U
2020
4 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
4.21
+88.8%

Core i7-10610U outperforms A8-7680 by an impressive 89% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A8-7680 and Core i7-10610U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking18251374
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation15.78no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesAMD A8Intel Comet Lake
Power efficiency4.6915.94
Architecture codenameExcavator (2017−2018)Comet Lake-U (2019−2020)
Release date26 October 2018 (6 years ago)2 April 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$56no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

A8-7680 and Core i7-10610U 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads48
Base clock speed3.5 GHz1.8 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz4.9 GHz
Bus rateno data4 GT/s
Multiplier38no data
L1 cache128K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cacheno data8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography28 nm14 nm
Die size246 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)74 °C72 °C
Number of transistors1,178 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on A8-7680 and Core i7-10610U 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+FCBGA1528
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A8-7680 and Core i7-10610U. 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++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Speed Shiftno data+
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP-+

Security technologies

A8-7680 and Core i7-10610U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
Secure Keyno data+
MPX-+
Identity Protection-+
SGXno dataYes with Intel® ME
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A8-7680 and Core i7-10610U are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A8-7680 and Core i7-10610U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3, DDR4
Maximum memory size64 GB64 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidth14.936 GB/s45.8 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardRadeon R7 SeriesIntel® UHD Graphics for 10th Gen Intel® Processors
Max video memoryno data32 GB
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.15 GHz
Execution Unitsno data24

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of A8-7680 and Core i7-10610U integrated GPUs.

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

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by A8-7680 and Core i7-10610U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096 x 2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data4096 x 2304@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by A8-7680 and Core i7-10610U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A8-7680 and Core i7-10610U.

PCIe versionno data3.0
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.

A8-7680 2.23
i7-10610U 4.21
+88.8%

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.

A8-7680 3544
i7-10610U 6682
+88.5%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.23 4.21
Recency 26 October 2018 2 April 2020
Threads 4 8
Chip lithography 28 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 15 Watt

i7-10610U has a 88.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, 100% more threads, a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 200% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-10610U is our recommended choice as it beats the A8-7680 in performance tests.

Note that A8-7680 is a desktop processor while Core i7-10610U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between A8-7680 and Core i7-10610U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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