A10-7860K vs Xeon E5-2689

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E5-2689
2012
8 cores / 16 threads, 115 Watt
6.48
+203%

Xeon E5-2689 outperforms A10-7860K by a whopping 203% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E5-2689 and A10-7860K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking10651883
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesXeonno data
Power efficiency5.143.00
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge-EP (2012)Godaveri (2014−2016)
Release date6 March 2012 (12 years ago)2 February 2016 (8 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Xeon E5-2689 and A10-7860K 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads164
Base clock speed2.6 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz4 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)256 KB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)4096 KB
L3 cache20 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography32 nm28 nm
Die size435 mm2245 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data71 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors2,270 million2,411 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E5-2689 and A10-7860K 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 configuration21
Socket2011FM2+
Power consumption (TDP)115 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E5-2689 and A10-7860K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
FRTC-+
FreeSync-+
PowerTune-+
DualGraphics-+
TrueAudio-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data

Security technologies

Xeon E5-2689 and A10-7860K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E5-2689 and A10-7860K 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 Xeon E5-2689 and A10-7860K. 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 cardN/AAMD Radeon R7 Graphics
iGPU core countno data8
Number of pipelinesno data512
Enduro-+
Switchable graphics-+
UVD-+
VCE-+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon E5-2689 and A10-7860K integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon E5-2689 and A10-7860K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno dataDirectX® 12
Vulkan-+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E5-2689 and A10-7860K.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes4016

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.

Xeon E5-2689 6.48
+203%
A10-7860K 2.14

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.

Xeon E5-2689 9922
+202%
A10-7860K 3282

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.48 2.14
Recency 6 March 2012 2 February 2016
Physical cores 8 4
Threads 16 4
Chip lithography 32 nm 28 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 115 Watt 65 Watt

Xeon E5-2689 has a 202.8% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads.

A10-7860K, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 3 years, a 14.3% more advanced lithography process, and 76.9% lower power consumption.

The Xeon E5-2689 is our recommended choice as it beats the A10-7860K in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E5-2689 is a server/workstation processor while A10-7860K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E5-2689 and A10-7860K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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