AMD A10-7800 vs Intel Core i7-3960X
Comparative analysis of AMD A10-7800 and Intel Core i7-3960X processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics API support, Compatibility, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization, Peripherals, Security & Reliability. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps), 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score.
Differences
Reasons to consider the AMD A10-7800
- Around 7% higher maximum core temperature: 71.30°C vs 66.8°C
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 28 nm vs 32 nm
- 2.7x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
Maximum core temperature | 71.30°C vs 66.8°C |
Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm vs 32 nm |
L2 cache | 4 MB vs 256 KB (per core) |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-3960X
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- 2 more cores, run more applications at once: 6 vs 4
- 8 more threads: 12 vs 4
- Around 50% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- Around 23% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 1801 vs 1462
- 2.6x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 8460 vs 3212
- Around 72% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 821 vs 476
- 3.5x better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 4933 vs 1390
- Around 42% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 6.358 vs 4.473
- 2.5x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 27.376 vs 10.821
- 4x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.727 vs 0.18
- 4.4x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 2.924 vs 0.668
- Around 72% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 7.797 vs 4.524
Specifications (specs) | |
Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
Number of cores | 6 vs 4 |
Number of threads | 12 vs 4 |
L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) vs 256 KB |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - Single thread mark | 1801 vs 1462 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 8460 vs 3212 |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 821 vs 476 |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 4933 vs 1390 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 6.358 vs 4.473 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 27.376 vs 10.821 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.727 vs 0.18 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 2.924 vs 0.668 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 7.797 vs 4.524 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: AMD A10-7800
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-3960X
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PassMark - CPU mark |
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Geekbench 4 - Single Core |
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Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core |
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CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) |
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CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) |
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CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) |
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CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) |
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CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) |
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Name | AMD A10-7800 | Intel Core i7-3960X |
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PassMark - Single thread mark | 1462 | 1801 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 3212 | 8460 |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 476 | 821 |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 1390 | 4933 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 4.473 | 6.358 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 10.821 | 27.376 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.18 | 0.727 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 0.668 | 2.924 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 4.524 | 7.797 |
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 1750 | |
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 1508 | |
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 3316 | |
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 1750 | |
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 1508 | |
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 3316 | |
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 5484 |
Compare specifications (specs)
AMD A10-7800 | Intel Core i7-3960X | |
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Essentials |
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Family | AMD A-Series Processors | |
OPN PIB | AD7800YBJABOX | |
OPN Tray | AD7800YBI44JA | |
Place in performance rating | 2074 | 2065 |
Series | AMD A10-Series APU for Desktops | Intel® Core™ X-series Processors |
Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
Architecture codename | Sandy Bridge E | |
Launch date | November 2011 | |
Launch price (MSRP) | $861 | |
Price now | $799.99 | |
Processor Number | i7-3960X | |
Status | Discontinued | |
Value for money (0-100) | 4.64 | |
Performance |
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Base frequency | 3.5 GHz | 3.30 GHz |
Compute Cores | 12 | |
L1 cache | 256 KB | 64 KB (per core) |
L2 cache | 4 MB | 256 KB (per core) |
Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 32 nm |
Maximum core temperature | 71.30°C | 66.8°C |
Maximum frequency | 3.9 GHz | 3.90 GHz |
Number of cores | 4 | 6 |
Number of GPU cores | 8 | |
Number of threads | 4 | 12 |
Unlocked | ||
64 bit support | ||
Bus Speed | 5 GT/s DMI2 | |
Die size | 435 mm | |
L3 cache | 15360 KB (shared) | |
Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 67 °C | |
Transistor count | 2270 million | |
VID voltage range | 0.6V-1.35V | |
Memory |
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Max memory channels | 2 | 4 |
Supported memory frequency | 2133 MHz | |
Maximum memory bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | |
Maximum memory size | 64 GB | |
Supported memory types | DDR3 1066/1333/1600 | |
Graphics |
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Enduro | ||
Graphics max frequency | 720 MHz | |
iGPU core count | 512 | |
Processor graphics | AMD Radeon R7 Graphics | |
Switchable graphics | ||
Unified Video Decoder (UVD) | ||
Video Codec Engine (VCE) | ||
Graphics interfaces |
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DisplayPort | ||
HDMI | ||
Graphics API support |
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DirectX | 12 | |
Vulkan | ||
Compatibility |
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Configurable TDP | 45 Watt/65 Watt | |
Sockets supported | FM2+ | FCLGA2011 |
Low Halogen Options Available | ||
Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | |
Package Size | 52.5mm x 45.0mm | |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 130 Watt | |
Advanced Technologies |
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AMD App Acceleration | ||
AMD Elite Experiences | ||
AMD HD3D technology | ||
AMD Mantle API | ||
DualGraphics | ||
Enhanced Virus Protection (EVP) | ||
FreeSync | ||
Fused Multiply-Add 4 (FMA4) | ||
Heterogeneous System Architecture (HSA) | ||
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
Out-of-band client management | ||
PowerGating | ||
PowerNow | ||
System Image Stability | ||
TrueAudio | ||
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
Idle States | ||
Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX | |
Intel 64 | ||
Intel® Demand Based Switching | ||
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
Intel® Smart Response technology | ||
Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
Thermal Monitoring | ||
Virtualization |
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AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™) | ||
IOMMU 2.0 | ||
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | ||
Peripherals |
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Max number of PCIe lanes | 40 | |
PCI Express revision | 2.0 | |
Security & Reliability |
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Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) |