A8-3510MX vs i7-7800X
Aggregate performance score
Core i7-7800X outperforms A8-3510MX by a whopping 687% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Core i7-7800X and A8-3510MX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 935 | 2457 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 3.28 | no data |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Laptop |
| Series | Intel Core i7 | AMD A-Series |
| Power efficiency | 5.48 | 2.17 |
| Architecture codename | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) | Llano (2011−2012) |
| Release date | 26 June 2017 (7 years ago) | 14 June 2011 (13 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $383 | no data |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Detailed specifications
Core i7-7800X and A8-3510MX 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 cores | 6 (Hexa-Core) | 4 (Quad-Core) |
| Threads | 12 | 4 |
| Base clock speed | 3.5 GHz | 1.8 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 4 GHz | 2.5 GHz |
| Bus type | DMI 3.0 | no data |
| Bus rate | 4 × 8 GT/s | no data |
| Multiplier | 35 | no data |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 128 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 8.25 MB (shared) | 0 KB |
| Chip lithography | 14 nm | 32 nm |
| Die size | no data | 228 mm2 |
| Maximum core temperature | 100 °C | no data |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 72 °C | no data |
| Number of transistors | no data | 1,178 million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | + | - |
| Unlocked multiplier | + | - |
Compatibility
Information on Core i7-7800X and A8-3510MX 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 configuration | 1 (Uniprocessor) | 1 |
| Socket | FCLGA2066 | FS1 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 140 Watt | 45 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-7800X and A8-3510MX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512 | 3DNow!, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4a, Radeon HD 6620G |
| AES-NI | + | - |
| AVX | + | - |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | no data |
| Turbo Boost Technology | 2.0 | no data |
| Hyper-Threading Technology | + | no data |
| TSX | + | - |
Security technologies
Core i7-7800X and A8-3510MX technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| EDB | + | no data |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-7800X and A8-3510MX 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 i7-7800X and A8-3510MX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR4-2400 | DDR3 |
| Maximum memory size | 128 GB | no data |
| Max memory channels | 4 | no data |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 85.33 GB/s | no data |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | N/A | AMD Radeon HD 6620G (444 MHz) |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-7800X and A8-3510MX.
| PCIe version | 3.0 | no data |
| PCI Express lanes | 28 | no 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.
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.
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.
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.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 8.11 | 1.03 |
| Recency | 26 June 2017 | 14 June 2011 |
| Physical cores | 6 | 4 |
| Threads | 12 | 4 |
| Chip lithography | 14 nm | 32 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 140 Watt | 45 Watt |
i7-7800X has a 687.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, 50% more physical cores and 200% more threads, and a 128.6% more advanced lithography process.
A8-3510MX, on the other hand, has 211.1% lower power consumption.
The Core i7-7800X is our recommended choice as it beats the A8-3510MX in performance tests.
Note that Core i7-7800X is a desktop processor while A8-3510MX is a notebook one.
Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-7800X and A8-3510MX, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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