Ryzen 3 7320U vs A8-7680

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Aggregate performance score

A8-7680
2018
4 cores / 4 threads, 45 Watt
2.32
Ryzen 3 7320U
2022
4 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
5.78
+149%

Ryzen 3 7320U outperforms A8-7680 by a whopping 149% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A8-7680 and Ryzen 3 7320U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking18231142
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation15.78no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesAMD A8Mendocino (Zen 2, Ryzen 7020)
Power efficiency4.7035.14
Architecture codenameExcavator (2017−2018)Mendocino-U (Zen 2) (2022)
Release date26 October 2018 (6 years ago)20 September 2022 (2 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 Ryzen 3 7320U 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 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz4.1 GHz
Multiplier38no data
L1 cache128K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)512 KB (per core)
L3 cacheno data4 MB (shared)
Chip lithography28 nm6 nm
Die size246 mm2100 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)74 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,178 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on A8-7680 and Ryzen 3 7320U 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+FP6
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A8-7680 and Ryzen 3 7320U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataMMX (+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA
AES-NI++
AVX++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A8-7680 and Ryzen 3 7320U are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A8-7680 and Ryzen 3 7320U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Maximum memory bandwidth14.936 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardRadeon R7 SeriesAMD Radeon 610M

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A8-7680 and Ryzen 3 7320U.

PCIe versionno data3.0
PCI Express lanesno data4

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 2.32
Ryzen 3 7320U 5.78
+149%

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
Ryzen 3 7320U 8841
+149%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.32 5.78
Recency 26 October 2018 20 September 2022
Threads 4 8
Chip lithography 28 nm 6 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 15 Watt

Ryzen 3 7320U has a 149.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, 100% more threads, a 366.7% more advanced lithography process, and 200% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 3 7320U is our recommended choice as it beats the A8-7680 in performance tests.

Note that A8-7680 is a desktop processor while Ryzen 3 7320U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between A8-7680 and Ryzen 3 7320U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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