A6-7470K vs FX-770K

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Aggregate performance score

FX-770K
2014
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
1.93
+70.8%
A6-7470K
2016
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
1.13

FX-770K outperforms A6-7470K by an impressive 71% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-770K and A6-7470K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking19662397
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency2.811.65
Architecture codenameKaveri (2014−2015)Godaveri (2014−2016)
Release dateDecember 2014 (10 years ago)2 February 2016 (8 years ago)

Detailed specifications

FX-770K and A6-7470K 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads42
Base clock speed3.5 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz4 GHz
L1 cache256K256 KB
L2 cache4 MB1024 KB
Chip lithography28 nm28 nm
Die size245 mm2245 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data71 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
Number of transistors2,411 million2,411 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on FX-770K and A6-7470K 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+FM2+
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-770K and A6-7470K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA++
AVX++
FRTC-+
FreeSync-+
PowerTune-+
TrueAudio-+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-770K and A6-7470K are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-770K and A6-7470K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-2133DDR3-2133
Max memory channelsno data2

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon R5 Graphics
iGPU core countno data4
จำนวนพาธไลน์no data256
Enduro-+
Switchable graphics-+
UVD-+
VCE-+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of FX-770K and A6-7470K integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+

Graphics API support

APIs supported by FX-770K and A6-7470K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno dataDirectX® 12
Vulkan-+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-770K and A6-7470K.

PCIe version3.03.0
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.

FX-770K 1.93
+70.8%
A6-7470K 1.13

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.

FX-770K 3060
+70.1%
A6-7470K 1799

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.93 1.13
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 4 2

FX-770K has a 70.8% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

The FX-770K is our recommended choice as it beats the A6-7470K in performance tests.


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