A10-6790K vs i7-7560U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-7560U
2017
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
2.39
+23.2%
A10-6790K
2013
4 cores / 4 threads, 100 Watt
1.94

Core i7-7560U outperforms A10-6790K by a significant 23% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-7560U and A10-6790K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking17891958
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency15.091.84
Architecture codenameKaby Lake (2016−2019)Richland (2013−2014)
Release date3 January 2017 (7 years ago)28 October 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$415no data

Detailed specifications

Core i7-7560U and A10-6790K 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 cores2 (Dual-core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads44
Base clock speed2.4 GHz4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz4.3 GHz
Bus typeOPIno data
Bus rate4 GT/sno data
Multiplier24no data
L1 cache128 KB192 KB
L2 cache512 KB4096 KB
L3 cache4 MB0 KB
Chip lithography14 nm32 nm
Die sizeno data246 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C74 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data74 °C
Number of transistorsno data1,178 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-7560U and A10-6790K 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
SocketFCBGA1356FM2
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt100 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-7560U and A10-6790K. 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
PowerNow-+
PowerGating-+
VirusProtect-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
eDRAM64 MBno data
Speed Shift+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Smart Response+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-7560U and A10-6790K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
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 i7-7560U and A10-6790K 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 i7-7560U and A10-6790K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR3-1866
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth34.134 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640AMD Radeon HD 8670D
จำนวนพาธไลน์no data384
Max video memory32 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Enduro-+
Switchable graphics-+
UVD-+
VCE-+
Graphics max frequency1.05 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-7560U and A10-6790K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort++
HDMI++
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-7560U and A10-6790K integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@30Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGAN/Ano data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-7560U and A10-6790K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12DirectX® 11
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-7560U and A10-6790K.

PCIe version3.02.0
PCI Express lanes12no 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.

i7-7560U 2.39
+23.2%
A10-6790K 1.94

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.

i7-7560U 3792
+22.8%
A10-6790K 3089

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i7-7560U 1098
+208%
A10-6790K 357

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i7-7560U 2049
+141%
A10-6790K 850

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.39 1.94
Integrated graphics card 3.86 1.38
Recency 3 January 2017 28 October 2013
Physical cores 2 4
Chip lithography 14 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 100 Watt

i7-7560U has a 23.2% higher aggregate performance score, 179.7% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 3 years, a 128.6% more advanced lithography process, and 566.7% lower power consumption.

A10-6790K, on the other hand, has 100% more physical cores.

The Core i7-7560U is our recommended choice as it beats the A10-6790K in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-7560U is a notebook processor while A10-6790K is a desktop one.


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