FirePro A320 vs A8-7670K

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Aggregate performance score

A8-7670K
2015
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
2.02
+48.5%
FirePro A320
2012
4 cores / 4 threads, 100 Watt
1.36

A8-7670K outperforms A320 by a considerable 49% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A8-7670K and FirePro A320 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking19242253
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency2.011.29
Architecture codenameGodaveri (2014−2016)Trinity (2012−2013)
Release date20 July 2015 (9 years ago)7 August 2012 (12 years ago)

Detailed specifications

A8-7670K and FirePro A320 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 GHz3.8 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz4.2 GHz
L1 cache256 KB192K
L2 cache4096 KB4 MB (shared)
Chip lithography28 nm32 nm
Die size245 mm2246 mm2
Maximum core temperature72 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C74 °C
Number of transistors2,411 million1,303 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on A8-7670K and FirePro A320 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 Watt100 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A8-7670K and FirePro A320. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA++
AVX++
FRTC+-
FreeSync+-
PowerTune+-
DualGraphics+-
TrueAudio+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A8-7670K and FirePro A320 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A8-7670K and FirePro A320. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-2133DDR3-1866
Max memory channels2no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon R7 GraphicsFirePro
iGPU core count6no data
จำนวนพาธไลน์512no data
Enduro+-
Switchable graphics+-
UVD+-
VCE+-

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of A8-7670K and FirePro A320 integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics API support

APIs supported by A8-7670K and FirePro A320 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXDirectX® 12no data
Vulkan+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A8-7670K and FirePro A320.

PCIe version3.02.0
PCI Express lanes16no data

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.

A8-7670K 2.02
+48.5%
FirePro A320 1.36

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.

A8-7670K 3213
+49.2%
FirePro A320 2153

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.02 1.36
Recency 20 July 2015 7 August 2012
Chip lithography 28 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 100 Watt

A8-7670K has a 48.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, a 14.3% more advanced lithography process, and 5.3% lower power consumption.

The A8-7670K is our recommended choice as it beats the FirePro A320 in performance tests.


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