A10-7890K vs i5-7600K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-7600K
2017
4 cores / 4 threads, 91 Watt
4.28
+91.9%
A10-7890K
2016
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
2.23

Core i5-7600K outperforms A10-7890K by an impressive 92% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-7600K and A10-7890K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking13631828
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.030.32
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i5 (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency4.452.22
Architecture codenameKaby Lake (2016−2019)Godaveri (2014−2016)
Release date3 January 2017 (7 years ago)11 January 2016 (8 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$242$150

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i5-7600K has 222% better value for money than A10-7890K.

Detailed specifications

Core i5-7600K and A10-7890K 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 speed3.8 GHz4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz4.3 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
Multiplier38no data
L1 cache64K (per core)256 KB
L2 cache256K (per core)4096 KB
L3 cache6 MB (shared)0 KB
Chip lithography14 nm28 nm
Die sizeno data246 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C72 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C74 °C
Number of transistorsno data1,178 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-7600K and A10-7890K 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA1151FM2+
Power consumption (TDP)91 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-7600K and A10-7890K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
FMA-FMA4
AVX+AVX
FRTC-+
FreeSync-+
PowerTune-+
DualGraphics-+
TrueAudio-+
PowerNow-+
PowerGating-+
Out-of-band client management-+
VirusProtect-+
HSA-+
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
TSX+-
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-

Security technologies

Core i5-7600K and A10-7890K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-7600K and A10-7890K are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data
IOMMU 2.0-+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-7600K and A10-7890K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4DDR3-2133
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 630AMD Radeon R7 Graphics
iGPU core countno data8
Number of pipelinesno data512
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Enduro-+
Switchable graphics-+
UVD-+
VCE-+
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-7600K and A10-7890K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-7600K and A10-7890K integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-7600K and A10-7890K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12DirectX® 12
OpenGL4.5no data
Vulkan-+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-7600K and A10-7890K.

PCIe version3.03.0
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.

i5-7600K 4.28
+91.9%
A10-7890K 2.23

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.

i5-7600K 6800
+92.1%
A10-7890K 3539

3DMark Fire Strike Physics

i5-7600K 8300
+86.5%
A10-7890K 4450

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.28 2.23
Recency 3 January 2017 11 January 2016
Chip lithography 14 nm 28 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 91 Watt 95 Watt

i5-7600K has a 91.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 months, a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 4.4% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-7600K is our recommended choice as it beats the A10-7890K in performance tests.


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