FX-770K vs A8-7650K

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Aggregate performance score

A8-7650K
2015
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
1.97
+2.1%
FX-770K
2014
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
1.93

A8-7650K outperforms FX-770K by a minimal 2% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A8-7650K and FX-770K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking19441966
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.31no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD A-Series (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency1.962.81
Architecture codenameKaveri (2014−2015)Kaveri (2014−2015)
Release date7 January 2015 (9 years ago)December 2014 (10 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$152no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

A8-7650K and FX-770K 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 speed3.3 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz3.9 GHz
L1 cache256 KB256K
L2 cache4096 KB4 MB
Chip lithography28 nm28 nm
Die size245 mm2245 mm2
Maximum core temperature72 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors2,411 million2,411 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on A8-7650K and FX-770K 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+FM2+
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A8-7650K and FX-770K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsSSE1-4a, AVX, AES, FMA4, VTno data
AES-NI++
FMA++
AVX++
FRTC+-
FreeSync+-
DualGraphics+-
TrueAudio+-
PowerNow+-
PowerGating+-
Out-of-band client management+-
VirusProtect+-
HSA+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A8-7650K and FX-770K are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
IOMMU 2.0+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A8-7650K and FX-770K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-2133DDR3-2133
Max memory channels2no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon R7 Graphicsno data
iGPU core count6no data
จำนวนพาธไลน์384no data
Enduro+-
Switchable graphics+-
UVD+-
VCE+-

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of A8-7650K and FX-770K integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics API support

APIs supported by A8-7650K and FX-770K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXDirectX® 12no data
Vulkan+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A8-7650K and FX-770K.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes1616

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.

A8-7650K 1.97
+2.1%
FX-770K 1.93

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.

A8-7650K 3132
+2.4%
FX-770K 3060

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.97 1.93
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 65 Watt

A8-7650K has a 2.1% higher aggregate performance score.

FX-770K, on the other hand, has 46.2% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between A8-7650K and FX-770K.


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