A8-3850 vs i5-7640X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-7640X
2017
4 cores / 4 threads, 112 Watt
4.43
+197%
A8-3850
2011
4 cores / 4 threads, 100 Watt
1.49

Core i5-7640X outperforms A8-3850 by a whopping 197% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-7640X and A8-3850 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking13382157
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.98no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i5A-Series (Desktop)
Power efficiency3.741.41
Architecture codenameKaby Lake-X (2017)Llano (2011−2012)
Release date26 June 2017 (7 years ago)30 June 2011 (13 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$242no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-7640X and A8-3850 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)
Threads44
Base clock speed4 GHz2.9 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz2.9 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier40no data
L1 cache64K (per core)128 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)0 KB
Chip lithography14 nm32 nm
Die sizeno data228 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data1,178 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-7640X and A8-3850 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA2066FM1
Power consumption (TDP)112 Watt100 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-7640X and A8-3850. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
TSX+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-7640X and A8-3850 are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-7640X and A8-3850. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR3
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth42.671 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardHD 630AMD Radeon HD 6550D

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-7640X and A8-3850.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes16no data

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.

i5-7640X 4.43
+197%
A8-3850 1.49

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.

i5-7640X 7036
+196%
A8-3850 2374

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i5-7640X 1777
+462%
A8-3850 316

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i5-7640X 5301
+464%
A8-3850 940

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.43 1.49
Recency 26 June 2017 30 June 2011
Chip lithography 14 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 112 Watt 100 Watt

i5-7640X has a 197.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, and a 128.6% more advanced lithography process.

A8-3850, on the other hand, has 12% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-7640X is our recommended choice as it beats the A8-3850 in performance tests.


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