Ryzen 7 5700X3D vs PRO A12-8870

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Aggregate performance score

PRO A12-8870
2016
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
2.45
Ryzen 7 5700X3D
2024
8 cores / 16 threads, 105 Watt
16.61
+578%

Ryzen 7 5700X3D outperforms PRO A12-8870 by a whopping 578% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing PRO A12-8870 and Ryzen 7 5700X3D processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1769398
Place by popularitynot in top-10060
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data48.90
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency3.5614.96
Architecture codenameCarrizo (2015−2018)Vermeer (2020−2024)
Release dateOctober 2016 (8 years ago)8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$249

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

PRO A12-8870 and Ryzen 7 5700X3D 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads416
Base clock speed3.7 GHz3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz4.1 GHz
L1 cacheno data64 KB (per core)
L2 cache2048 KB512 KB (per core)
L3 cacheno data96 MB (shared)
Chip lithography28 nm7 nm
Die size250 mm274 mm2
Number of transistors3,100 million8,850 million
64 bit support++

Compatibility

Information on PRO A12-8870 and Ryzen 7 5700X3D 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
SocketAM4AM4
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt105 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by PRO A12-8870 and Ryzen 7 5700X3D. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
FRTC+-
FreeSync+-
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by PRO A12-8870 and Ryzen 7 5700X3D are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by PRO A12-8870 and Ryzen 7 5700X3D. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2400DDR4
Max memory channels2no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon R7 GraphicsN/A
iGPU core count8no data
Enduron/a-
Switchable graphics+-

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of PRO A12-8870 and Ryzen 7 5700X3D integrated GPUs.

DisplayPortn/a-

Graphics API support

APIs supported by PRO A12-8870 and Ryzen 7 5700X3D integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXDirectX® 12no data
Vulkan+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by PRO A12-8870 and Ryzen 7 5700X3D.

PCIe version3.04.0
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.

PRO A12-8870 2.45
Ryzen 7 5700X3D 16.61
+578%

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.

PRO A12-8870 3888
Ryzen 7 5700X3D 26382
+579%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.45 16.61
Physical cores 4 8
Threads 4 16
Chip lithography 28 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 105 Watt

PRO A12-8870 has 61.5% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 7 5700X3D, on the other hand, has a 578% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 300% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 7 5700X3D is our recommended choice as it beats the PRO A12-8870 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between PRO A12-8870 and Ryzen 7 5700X3D, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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