AMD A10-9700 vs Intel Core i7-3770K

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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AMD A10-9700 or AMD A10-9700 – 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 A10-9700 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A10-9700, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
The Intel Core i7-3770K features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-3770K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
AMD A10-9700 Name Intel Core i7-3770K
7 Generation 3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD A Family Intel Core i7
AMD A10-9700 Group Intel Core i 3000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD A10-9700 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A10-9700 is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-3770K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-3770K is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.9 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
None None 3.9 GHz
4x Excavator Cores 4x
3.5 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
4 Threads 8
normal Core architecture normal
4 CPU Cores 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD A10-9700 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A10-9700 uses the AMD Radeon R7 - 384 (Bristol Ridge), 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 i7-3770K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-3770K uses the Intel HD Graphics 4000, which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
6 Execution units 16
AMD Radeon R7 - 384 (Bristol Ridge) GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4000
12 Direct X 11.0
1.03 GHz GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
6 Generation 7
Q3/2017 Release date Q1/2011
-- Max. displays --
28 nm Technology 22 nm
384 Shaders 128
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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 / Encode JPEG Decode
Decode AVC Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No VP8 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
No AV1 No
No VP9 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode h264 Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR3-1600
64.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
No ECC No
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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 77 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 77 W
90 °C Tjunction max --
45 W TDP down None
 
 

Technical details

The AMD A10-9700 is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-3770K is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
2.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Part Number --
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
0 bytes L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Excavator (Bristol Ridge) Architecture Ivy Bridge S
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Release price 275 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
-- Chip design Monolithic
Q3/2017 Release date Q2/2012
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket LGA 1155
28 nm Technology 22 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-3770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
3409
3409
AMD A10-9700
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
1745
1745

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-3770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
1866
1866
AMD A10-9700
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
762
762

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-3770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
1391
1391
AMD A10-9700
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
716
716

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-3770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
873
873
AMD A10-9700
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
556
556

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-3770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
672
672
AMD A10-9700
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
303
303

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-3770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
286
286
AMD A10-9700
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
231
231

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-3770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
137
137
AMD A10-9700
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
92
92