AMD A10-7700K vs Intel Core i7-870S

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AMD A10-7700K or AMD A10-7700K – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD A10-7700K features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A10-7700K, you'll need a motherboard with a FM2+ socket.
The Intel Core i7-870S features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2010 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-870S, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1156 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
4 Generation 1
AMD A Family Intel Core i7
AMD A10-7000 Group Intel Core i7 800
AMD A10-7700K Name Intel Core i7-870S
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD A10-7700K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A10-7700K is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-870S has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-870S is 2.66 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
4 Threads 8
normal Core architecture normal
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.6 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
Yes Overclocking No
3.5 GHz Frequency 2.66 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD A10-7700K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A10-7700K uses the AMD Radeon R7 - 384 (Kaveri), which has 384 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i7-870S does not have integrated graphics.
6 Generation --
384 Shaders --
-- Max. displays --
0.72 GHz GPU frequency --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
6 Execution units --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
12 Direct X --
28 nm Technology --
AMD Radeon R7 - 384 (Kaveri) GPU name
Q1/2015 Release date --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode AVC --
No AV1 --
No VP8 --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode h264 --
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
No VP9 --
Decode VC-1 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
0 bytes Max. Memory 16.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1333
Yes AES-NI No
No ECC No
-- Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 82 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 82 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD A10-7700K is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-870S is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
-- Part Number --
FM2+ Socket LGA 1156
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L2-Cache 1.0 MB
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Chip design Monolithic
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Kaveri (Steamroller) Architecture Lynnfield
4.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
28 nm Technology 45 nm
Q1/2014 Release date Q2/2010