Processor N97 vs A10-7860K

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Aggregate performance score

A10-7860K
2016
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
2.14
Processor N97
2023
4 cores / 4 threads, 12 Watt
3.58
+67.3%

Processor N97 outperforms A10-7860K by an impressive 67% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A10-7860K and Processor N97 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking18841540
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency3.0027.20
Architecture codenameGodaveri (2014−2016)Alder Lake-N (2023)
Release date2 February 2016 (8 years ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

A10-7860K and Processor N97 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 speed3.6 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz3.6 GHz
L1 cache256 KB96 KB (per core)
L2 cache4096 KB2 MB (shared)
L3 cacheno data6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography28 nm10 nm
Die size245 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature71 °C105 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistors2,411 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data+
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on A10-7860K and Processor N97 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+Intel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt12 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A10-7860K and Processor N97. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
FRTC+-
FreeSync+-
PowerTune+-
DualGraphics+-
TrueAudio+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+

Security technologies

A10-7860K and Processor N97 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A10-7860K and Processor N97 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A10-7860K and Processor N97. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-2133DDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel
Max memory channels2no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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AMD Radeon R7 GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N)
iGPU core count8no data
Number of pipelines512no data
Enduro+-
Switchable graphics+-
UVD+-
VCE+-

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of A10-7860K and Processor N97 integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics API support

APIs supported by A10-7860K and Processor N97 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXDirectX® 12no data
Vulkan+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A10-7860K and Processor N97.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes169

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.14 3.58
Recency 2 February 2016 3 January 2023
Chip lithography 28 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 12 Watt

Processor N97 has a 67.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, a 180% more advanced lithography process, and 441.7% lower power consumption.

The Processor N97 is our recommended choice as it beats the A10-7860K in performance tests.

Note that A10-7860K is a desktop processor while Processor N97 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between A10-7860K and Processor N97, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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