FX-4350 vs A10-7870K

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Aggregate performance score

A10-7870K
2015
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
2.18
+4.3%
FX-4350
2013
4 cores / 4 threads, 125 Watt
2.09

A10-7870K outperforms FX-4350 by a minimal 4% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A10-7870K and FX-4350 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking18511888
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.48no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency2.171.58
Architecture codenameGodaveri (2014−2016)Vishera (2012−2015)
Release date28 May 2015 (9 years ago)29 April 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$120no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

A10-7870K and FX-4350 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 speed3.9 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.1 GHz4.3 GHz
L1 cache256 KBno data
L2 cache4096 KB4096 KB
L3 cache0 KBno data
Chip lithography28 nm32 nm
Die size246 mm2315 mm2
Maximum core temperature72 °C61 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)74 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,178 million1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier++
P0 Vcore voltageno dataMin: 1.275 V - Max: 1.4 V

Compatibility

Information on A10-7870K and FX-4350 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+AM3+
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A10-7870K and FX-4350. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMAFMA4+
AVXAVX+
FRTC+-
FreeSync+-
PowerTune+-
DualGraphics+-
TrueAudio+-
PowerNow+-
PowerGating+-
Out-of-band client management+-
VirusProtect+-
HSA+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A10-7870K and FX-4350 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
IOMMU 2.0+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A10-7870K and FX-4350. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-2133DDR3
Max memory channels2no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon R7 GraphicsOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)
iGPU core count8no data
จำนวนพาธไลน์512no data
Enduro+-
Switchable graphics+-
UVD+-
VCE+-

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of A10-7870K and FX-4350 integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics API support

APIs supported by A10-7870K and FX-4350 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXDirectX® 12no data
Vulkan+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A10-7870K and FX-4350.

PCIe version3.0n/a

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.

A10-7870K 2.18
+4.3%
FX-4350 2.09

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.

A10-7870K 3468
+4.4%
FX-4350 3321

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.

A10-7870K 475
+7%
FX-4350 444

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.

A10-7870K 1218
+10%
FX-4350 1107

3DMark Fire Strike Physics

A10-7870K 4180
FX-4350 4620
+10.5%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.18 2.09
Recency 28 May 2015 29 April 2013
Chip lithography 28 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 125 Watt

A10-7870K has a 4.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, a 14.3% more advanced lithography process, and 31.6% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between A10-7870K and FX-4350.


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