PRO A12-8870 vs i7-7740X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-7740X
2017
4 cores / 8 threads, 112 Watt
6.06
+147%
PRO A12-8870
2016
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
2.45

Core i7-7740X outperforms PRO A12-8870 by a whopping 147% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-7740X and PRO A12-8870 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking11021769
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation2.31no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesCore i7 (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency5.123.56
Architecture codenameKaby Lake-X (2017)Carrizo (2015−2018)
Release date26 June 2017 (7 years ago)October 2016 (8 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$339no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-7740X and PRO A12-8870 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 speed4.3 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz4.2 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)no data
L2 cache256K (per core)2048 KB
L3 cache8 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography14 nm28 nm
Die sizeno data250 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data3,100 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-7740X and PRO A12-8870 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
SocketFCLGA2066AM4
Power consumption (TDP)112 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-7740X and PRO A12-8870. 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-+
AVX++
FRTC-+
FreeSync-+
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-7740X and PRO A12-8870 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-7740X and PRO A12-8870. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4-2400
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth42.671 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardHD 630AMD Radeon R7 Graphics
iGPU core countno data8
Enduro-n/a
Switchable graphics-+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-7740X and PRO A12-8870 integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort-n/a

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-7740X and PRO A12-8870 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno dataDirectX® 12
Vulkan-+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-7740X and PRO A12-8870.

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.

i7-7740X 6.06
+147%
PRO A12-8870 2.45

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.

i7-7740X 9621
+147%
PRO A12-8870 3888

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.06 2.45
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 14 nm 28 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 112 Watt 65 Watt

i7-7740X has a 147.3% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

PRO A12-8870, on the other hand, has 72.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-7740X is our recommended choice as it beats the PRO A12-8870 in performance tests.


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