AMD FX-6350 vs AMD A10-7870K

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AMD FX-6350 or AMD FX-6350 – 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 FX-6350 features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 6 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2013 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD FX series.
To use the AMD FX-6350, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3+ socket.
The AMD A10-7870K features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2015 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A10-7870K, you'll need a motherboard with a FM2+ socket.
AMD FX-6300 Group AMD A10-7000
2 Generation 4
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
AMD FX-6350 Name AMD A10-7870K
AMD FX Family AMD A
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD FX-6350 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD FX-6350 is 3.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD A10-7870K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A10-7870K is 3.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz.
6 Threads 4
6x Cores 4x
6 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking Yes
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.1 GHz
3.9 GHz Frequency 3.9 GHz
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.1 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD FX-6350 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD A10-7870K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A10-7870K uses the AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Kaveri), which has 512 texture shaders
and 8 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Shaders 512
-- Release date Q1/2014
-- Technology 28 nm
-- Direct X 12
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units 8
-- GPU frequency 0.86 GHz
-- Generation 6
-- GPU (Turbo) --
GPU name AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Kaveri)
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-2133
Yes ECC Yes
0 bytes Max. Memory 0 bytes
2 Memory channels 2
-- Bandwidth --
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 125 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 95 W watts.
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The AMD FX-6350 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD A10-7870K is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q2/2013 Release date Q2/2015
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
32 nm Technology 28 nm
-- Chip design --
115 $ Release price 135 $
Vishera (Bulldozer) Architecture Kaveri (Steamroller)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
AM3+ Socket FM2+
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD FX-6350
6C 6T @ 3.9 GHz
9034
9034
AMD A10-7870K
4C 4T @ 3.9 GHz
6343
6343

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD FX-6350
6C 6T @ 3.9 GHz
7009
7009
AMD A10-7870K
4C 4T @ 3.9 GHz
4682
4682

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD FX-6350
6C 6T @ 3.9 GHz
2185
2185
AMD A10-7870K
4C 4T @ 3.9 GHz
2124
2124

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD FX-6350
6C 6T @ 3.9 GHz
2091
2091
AMD A10-7870K
4C 4T @ 3.9 GHz
1603
1603

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD FX-6350
6C 6T @ 3.9 GHz
549
549
AMD A10-7870K
4C 4T @ 3.9 GHz
526
526

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD FX-6350
6C 6T @ 3.9 GHz
5.0
5.0
AMD A10-7870K
4C 4T @ 3.9 GHz
3.3
3.3

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD A10-7870K
4C 4T @ 3.9 GHz
1.0
1.0
AMD FX-6350
6C 6T @ 3.9 GHz
0.9
0.9