A10-7890K vs i7-4700EQ

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-4700EQ
2013
4 cores / 8 threads, 47 Watt
3.41
+52.9%
A10-7890K
2016
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
2.23

Core i7-4700EQ outperforms A10-7890K by an impressive 53% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-4700EQ and A10-7890K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking15651838
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.41
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
Power efficiency6.862.22
Architecture codenameCrystalwell (2013−2014)Godaveri (2014−2016)
Release date27 May 2013 (11 years ago)11 January 2016 (8 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$150

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-4700EQ 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)
Threads84
Base clock speed2.4 GHz4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz4.3 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)256 KB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)4096 KB
L3 cache8192 KB (shared)0 KB
Chip lithography22 nm28 nm
Die size177 mm2246 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data72 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)100 °C74 °C
Number of transistors1,400 million1,178 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-4700EQ 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 configuration11
SocketIntel BGA1364FM2+
Power consumption (TDP)47 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-4700EQ and A10-7890K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA-FMA4
AVX+AVX
FRTC-+
FreeSync-+
PowerTune-+
DualGraphics-+
TrueAudio-+
PowerNow-+
PowerGating-+
Out-of-band client management-+
VirusProtect-+
HSA-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-

Security technologies

Core i7-4700EQ and A10-7890K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-4700EQ and A10-7890K are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-4700EQ and A10-7890K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3-2133
Max memory channelsno data2

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD 4600AMD Radeon R7 Graphics
iGPU core countno data8
จำนวนพาธไลน์no data512
Enduro-+
Switchable graphics-+
UVD-+
VCE-+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-4700EQ and A10-7890K integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-4700EQ and A10-7890K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno dataDirectX® 12
Vulkan-+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-4700EQ and A10-7890K.

PCIe versionno data3.0

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.

i7-4700EQ 3.41
+52.9%
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.

i7-4700EQ 5417
+52.9%
A10-7890K 3542

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.41 2.23
Recency 27 May 2013 11 January 2016
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 22 nm 28 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 47 Watt 95 Watt

i7-4700EQ has a 52.9% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more threads, a 27.3% more advanced lithography process, and 102.1% lower power consumption.

A10-7890K, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years.

The Core i7-4700EQ is our recommended choice as it beats the A10-7890K in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-4700EQ is a notebook processor while A10-7890K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-4700EQ and A10-7890K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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