Ultra 7 268V vs A8-3870K

Aggregate performance score

A8-3870K
2011
4 cores / 4 threads, 100 Watt
1.52
Core Ultra 7 268V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
15.65
+930%

Core Ultra 7 268V outperforms A8-3870K by a whopping 930% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A8-3870K and Core Ultra 7 268V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2156457
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency1.3983.94
Architecture codenameLlano (2011−2012)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date20 December 2011 (12 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)

Detailed specifications

A8-3870K and Core Ultra 7 268V 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)
Threads48
Base clock speed3 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz5 GHz
Bus rateno data37 MHz
L1 cache128 KB (per core)192 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm3 nm
Die size228 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Number of transistors1,178 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on A8-3870K and Core Ultra 7 268V 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
SocketFM1Intel BGA 2833
Power consumption (TDP)100 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A8-3870K and Core Ultra 7 268V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
TSX-+

Security technologies

A8-3870K and Core Ultra 7 268V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A8-3870K and Core Ultra 7 268V are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A8-3870K and Core Ultra 7 268V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon HD 6550DArc 140V

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A8-3870K and Core Ultra 7 268V.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanesno data4

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.52 15.65
Recency 20 December 2011 24 September 2024
Physical cores 4 8
Threads 4 8
Chip lithography 32 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 100 Watt 17 Watt

Ultra 7 268V has a 929.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 12 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 966.7% more advanced lithography process, and 488.2% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 7 268V is our recommended choice as it beats the A8-3870K in performance tests.

Note that A8-3870K is a desktop processor while Core Ultra 7 268V is a notebook one.


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