Xeon X3430 vs A8-7670K

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Aggregate performance score

A8-7670K
2015
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
2.01
+38.6%
Xeon X3430
2009
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
1.45

A8-7670K outperforms Xeon X3430 by a substantial 39% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A8-7670K and Xeon X3430 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking19182170
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency2.001.44
Architecture codenameGodaveri (2014−2016)no data
Release date20 July 2015 (9 years ago)1 July 2009 (15 years ago)

Detailed specifications

A8-7670K and Xeon X3430 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 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz2.8 GHz
L1 cache256 KBno data
L2 cache4096 KBno data
L3 cacheno data8 MB Intel® Smart Cache
Chip lithography28 nm45 nm
Die size245 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature72 °C73 °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 A8-7670K and Xeon X3430 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+FCLGA1156,LGA1156
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A8-7670K and Xeon X3430. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.2
AES-NI+-
FMA+-
AVX+-
FRTC+-
FreeSync+-
PowerTune+-
DualGraphics+-
TrueAudio+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data1.0
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data-
Idle Statesno data+
Demand Based Switchingno data+
PAEno data36 Bit

Security technologies

A8-7670K and Xeon X3430 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A8-7670K and Xeon X3430 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A8-7670K and Xeon X3430. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-2133DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333
Maximum memory sizeno data32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidthno data21 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon R7 Graphicsno data
iGPU core count6no data
Number of pipelines512no data
Enduro+-
Switchable graphics+-
UVD+-
VCE+-

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of A8-7670K and Xeon X3430 integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics API support

APIs supported by A8-7670K and Xeon X3430 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXDirectX® 12no data
Vulkan+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A8-7670K and Xeon X3430.

PCIe version3.02.0
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.

A8-7670K 2.01
+38.6%
Xeon X3430 1.45

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 3192
+38.5%
Xeon X3430 2305

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.01 1.45
Recency 20 July 2015 1 July 2009
Chip lithography 28 nm 45 nm

A8-7670K has a 38.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, and a 60.7% more advanced lithography process.

The A8-7670K is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon X3430 in performance tests.

Note that A8-7670K is a desktop processor while Xeon X3430 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between A8-7670K and Xeon X3430, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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