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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£55
  • Avg. price in US: ~$50
  • PassMark benchmark result: 3202
  • N. of physical cores: 4
  • CPU boost clock speed: 4.0 GHz

AMD A10 7860K review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

4.5

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

4.0

Technical Score

10.0%

8.6

User score

Poor
4.0

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

3.4

Performance

18.0%

3.5

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

4.7

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

7.8

Power & Thermal

4.0%

7.6

Platform

1.0%

6.3

Integrated Graphics

Poor
8.6

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

8.8

User reviews

30.0%

8.0

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.4
(201)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

Excellent
  • 2.0
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    1.7

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    1.1

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    4.6

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    1.0

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    1.8

    N. of physical cores

  • 1.4
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.2

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    1.8

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    1.6

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    1.0

    L3 cache

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Verdict

The AMD A10-7860K is a 'Godavari' architecture quad-core APU designed for the FM2+ socket, featuring a 3.6 GHz base clock and a 4.0 GHz maximum turbo frequency. Built on a 28nm process with a 65W TDP, it integrates Radeon R7 graphics with 8 GPU cores (512 shaders) clocked at 757 MHz and supports dual-channel DDR3-2133 memory. Main pros include its unlocked multiplier for easy overclocking, strong integrated graphics performance for entry-level 1080p gaming compared to contemporary Intel i3 models, and the inclusion of a capable 95W 'near-silent' thermal solution. However, its primary cons are weak single-core CPU performance, a lack of an upgrade path on the now-obsolete FM2+ platform, and dependency on fast system RAM for optimal graphics output.

Technical Specifications of processor AMD A10 7860K

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

3.4

Performance

18.0%

3.5

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

4.7

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

7.8

Power & Thermal

4.0%

7.6

Platform

1.0%

6.3

Integrated Graphics

4.0
AMD A10 7860K has a technical score of 4.03 points, which is lower than that of 79.9% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

8.8

User reviews

30.0%

8.0

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.4
(201)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

8.6
AMD A10 7860K has a user score of 8.55 points, which is higher than that of 86.5% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
8.0
AMD A10 7860K has a popularity of 8 points, which is higher than 86.4% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

4.5

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

6.1
AMD A10 7860K has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.1 points, which is lower than 61% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

AMD
Processor type
What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.
When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

desktop
AMD A10 7860K belongs to the desktop processor class, which is more advanced than that of 56% of processors and equal to that of 37.9% of processors.
CPU socket
What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

FM2+
Chipset
What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.
When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

A88X, A85X, A78, A75, A68H
AMD A10 7860K supports A88X, A85X, A78, A75, A68H chipsets, which is narrower compatibility than 65.3% of processors and equal to that of 0.7% of processors.
CPU architecture
What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

x86-64
AMD A10 7860K uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

4
AMD A10 7860K has 4 CPU cores, which is fewer than 50.7% of processors and equal to 28.5% of processors.
CPU threads
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

4
AMD A10 7860K offers 4 CPU threads, which is fewer than 67.3% of processors and equal to 26.6% of processors.
Threads per core
What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

1
AMD A10 7860K offers 1 threads per core, which is fewer than 69.7% of processors and equal to 30.3% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

4.0 GHz
AMD A10 7860K reaches a boost clock of 4.0 GHz which is lower than that of 59.8% of processors and equal to that of 5% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

4 x 3.6 GHz
AMD A10 7860K has a base clock of 4x3.6 GHz which is equal to that of 100% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

28 nm
AMD A10 7860K uses a 28 nm process node, which is older than that of 94.8% of processors and equal to that of 2.9% of processors.
Foundry
What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

GlobalFoundries 28 nm
AMD A10 7860K is built on the GlobalFoundries 28 nm foundry process, which is less advanced than that of 94.8% of processors and equal to that of 2.9% of processors.
L3 cache
What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

0 MB
AMD A10 7860K has an L3 cache of 0 MB which is smaller than that of 93.6% of processors and equal to that of 6.4% of processors.
L2 cache
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

4 MB
AMD A10 7860K has an L2 cache of 4 MB which is larger than that of 55.1% of processors and equal to that of 9.2% of processors.
L1 cache
What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.
When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

256 KB
AMD A10 7860K has an L1 cache of 256 KB which is smaller than that of 59.4% of processors and equal to that of 18.5% of processors.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

DDR3
AMD A10 7860K supports DDR DDR3, which is older than that of 86.3% of processors and equal to that of 13.7% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

2,133 MHz
AMD A10 7860K supports memory speeds up to 2133 MHz, which is lower than that of 75.6% of processors and equal to 8.8% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.
When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

DDR3-2133 MHz
AMD A10 7860K supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR3-2133 MHz, which is lower than that of 81.3% of processors and equal to 1.3% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.
When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

N/A
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

64 GB
AMD A10 7860K supports up to 64 GB of memory, which is more than 28.4% of processors and equal to 27.6% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

yes
AMD A10 7860K includes integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
Radeon R7
Integrated GPU model
What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.
When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

Radeon R7
AMD A10 7860K uses the Radeon R7 integrated GPU, which is less advanced than that in 82.6% of processors and equal to that in 1.3% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

8
AMD A10 7860K has 8 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 74.1% of processors and equal to 7.2% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

757 MHz
AMD A10 7860K has an integrated GPU clock of 757 MHz which is higher than that of 89.9% of processors and equal to that of 0.3% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

H.264 (HW decode/encode), MPEG-2 (HW decode), VC-1 (HW decode), MPEG-4 (HW decode)
AMD A10 7860K supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), MPEG-2 (HW decode), VC-1 (HW decode), MPEG-4 (HW decode) media codecs, which is narrower support than 51.2% of processors and equal to 1.1% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

65 W
AMD A10 7860K has a TDP of 65 W which is higher than that of 70% of processors and equal to that of 16.1% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

65 W
AMD A10 7860K has a base power of 65 W which is higher than that of 70.3% of processors and equal to that of 16.4% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

?
Tau (power duration limit)
What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.
When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

N/A
Configurable TDP
What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

yes
AMD A10 7860K supports configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
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AMD A10 7860K vs the average processor

  • Unlocked for overclocking
    AMD A10 7860K has an unlocked multiplier, the average processor does not.
    What it is: Has an unlocked CPU multiplier, which makes manual CPU overclocking much easier on supported platforms.
    When it matters: When you plan to push clock speeds beyond stock settings instead of leaving the processor completely at default behavior.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD A10 7860K has an unlocked multiplier, the average processor does not.
  • Includes stock cooler
    AMD A10 7860K includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
    What it is: A stock CPU cooler is included in the box with the processor.
    When it matters: When total build cost matters and you need to know whether separate cooling must be bought right away.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD A10 7860K includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
  • 27.6 °C lower CPU temperature
    AMD A10 7860K has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (72.4 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
    What it is: The reported operating temperature of the processor.
    When it matters: When you monitor thermals, cooling, or system stability.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <100 °C

    AMD A10 7860K has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (72.4 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.72.4 °C vs 100 °C
  • Supports memory overclocking
    AMD A10 7860K supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
    What it is: Allows memory speeds beyond official stock settings through manual tuning or profile-based overclocking.
    When it matters: When you want to push RAM performance higher than stock support allows, especially in enthusiast or gaming builds.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD A10 7860K supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
  • 2x more L2 per core
    AMD A10 7860K has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
    What it is: The amount of L2 cache available to each CPU core.
    When it matters: When you are comparing per-core cache resources in deeper architectural analysis.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=1 MB/core

    AMD A10 7860K has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.1 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core
  • 7.98x more popular
    AMD A10 7860K is more popular than the average processor (7.98 vs 1.000).
    What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
    When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
    AMD A10 7860K is more popular than the average processor (7.98 vs 1.000).7.98 vs 1
  • 6.9% higher user score
    AMD A10 7860K has a higher user score than the average processor (8.55 vs 8.000).
    What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.
    When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.
    AMD A10 7860K has a higher user score than the average processor (8.55 vs 8.000).8.55 vs 8
  • 4.55x cheaper
    AMD A10 7860K is cheaper than the average processor (£55 vs £250).
    AMD A10 7860K is cheaper than the average processor (£55 vs £250).£55 vs £250
  • Unlocked for overclocking
    AMD A10 7860K has an unlocked multiplier, the average processor does not.
  • 2x more L2 per core
    AMD A10 7860K has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
  • 60% larger L2 cache
    AMD A10 7860K has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (4 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • Supports memory overclocking
    AMD A10 7860K supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
  • 2.16x higher GPU clock speed
    AMD A10 7860K has a higher integrated GPU frequency than the average processor (757 MHz vs 350 MHz). The average processor has integrated GPU frequency of 350 MHz.
  • Includes stock cooler
    AMD A10 7860K includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
  • 27.6 °C lower CPU temperature
    AMD A10 7860K has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (72.4 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.

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Overall
Performance
Cache & Architecture
Memory & PCIe
Integrated Graphics
Power & Thermal
  • Older CPU socket
    AMD A10 7860K uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FM2+ vs FP2).
  • 4 year/s older release date
    AMD A10 7860K has an older release date than the average processor (2,016 vs 2,020).
    February 2016
  • No crypto acceleration
    AMD A10 7860K does not include crypto acceleration, the average processor does.
  • Older TPM support
    AMD A10 7860K supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).
  • 70% lower single-core score
    AMD A10 7860K has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (442 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 41.7% weaker single-core performance
    AMD A10 7860K has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,448 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 77.2% lower multi-core score
    AMD A10 7860K has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,091 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 69.6% lower PassMark score
    AMD A10 7860K has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (3,202 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    AMD A10 7860K has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • No multithreading support
    AMD A10 7860K does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    AMD A10 7860K has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 7% lower boost clock
    AMD A10 7860K has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (4 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 37.5% lower bus transfer rate
    AMD A10 7860K has a lower bus transfer rate than the average processor (5 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor offers bus transfer rate of 8 GT/s.
  • 1 fewer threads per core
    AMD A10 7860K has fewer threads per core than the average processor (1 vs 2). The average processor offers 2 threads per core.
  • 57.3% weaker overclocked performance
    AMD A10 7860K has a lower overclocked performance than the average processor (3,866 vs 9,051). The average processor scores 9,051 in overclocked PassMark.
  • 2.33x larger process node
    AMD A10 7860K has a higher process node than the average processor (28 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    AMD A10 7860K uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Godavari vs Kaby Lake).
  • 37.6% larger die size
    AMD A10 7860K has a higher die size than the average processor (245 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
  • 33.3% smaller L1 cache
    AMD A10 7860K has a lower L1 cache than the average processor (256 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
  • Less advanced foundry
    AMD A10 7860K uses a less advanced foundry process than the average processor (GlobalFoundries 28 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
  • 51.3% fewer transistors
    AMD A10 7860K has fewer transistors than the average processor (2.4 billion vs 4.95 billion). The average processor has 4.95 billion transistors.
  • Older DDR support
    AMD A10 7860K supports an older DDR generation than the average processor (DDR3 vs DDR4).
  • 25.5% lower memory bandwidth
    AMD A10 7860K has a lower memory bandwidth than the average processor (34.1 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
  • 27.3% lower memory speed
    AMD A10 7860K has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (2,133 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • Inferior integrated GPU
    AMD A10 7860K uses an inferior integrated GPU to the average processor (Radeon R7 vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
  • 66.7% fewer GPU execution units
    AMD A10 7860K has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (8 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
  • 27.6 °C lower TJ Max
    AMD A10 7860K has a lower TJ Max than the average processor (72.4 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
  • 44.4% higher base power
    AMD A10 7860K has a higher base power draw than the average processor (65 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
  • 44.4% higher TDP
    AMD A10 7860K has a higher TDP than the average processor (65 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
  • 70% lower single-core score
    AMD A10 7860K has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (442 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects single-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you care about snappy everyday performance in lighter apps, browsing, office work, or tasks that do not scale well across many cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >2000

    AMD A10 7860K has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (442 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.442 vs 1,471
  • 41.7% weaker single-core performance
    AMD A10 7860K has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,448 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
    What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >3200

    AMD A10 7860K has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,448 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.1,448 vs 2,483
  • 2.33x larger process node
    AMD A10 7860K has a higher process node than the average processor (28 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
    When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <10 nm

    AMD A10 7860K has a higher process node than the average processor (28 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.28 nm vs 12 nm
  • 77.2% lower multi-core score
    AMD A10 7860K has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,091 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects multi-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you want a quick picture of multi-core speed in everyday mixed workloads, multitasking, and broadly optimized software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >8500

    AMD A10 7860K has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,091 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.1,091 vs 4,793
  • 69.6% lower PassMark score
    AMD A10 7860K has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (3,202 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    What it is: A benchmark score that gives a broad idea of overall processor performance.
    When it matters: When you want a quick overall performance comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >19000

    AMD A10 7860K has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (3,202 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.3,202 vs 10,532.5
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    AMD A10 7860K uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Godavari vs Kaby Lake).
    What it is: The internal core-design codename used for this processor generation.
    When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs at a deeper design level and want to identify the exact architecture behind marketing names.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD A10 7860K uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Godavari vs Kaby Lake).Godavari vs Kaby Lake
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    AMD A10 7860K has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
    When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 8+

    AMD A10 7860K has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.4 vs 6
  • No multithreading support
    AMD A10 7860K does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
    What it is: Lets each physical core run more than one thread at the same time, such as with Hyper-Threading or SMT.
    When it matters: When multitasking, rendering, compiling, virtualization, or other thread-heavy work benefits from more total processing threads.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD A10 7860K does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
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201 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

What customers like about AMD A10 7860K?

  • Strong integrated graphics performance for its class, outperforming many contemporary entry-level Intel processors
  • Excellent value for budget-conscious builds and small form factor (HTPC) systems
  • Includes a high-quality 'near-silent' stock cooler rated for 95W, providing good thermal headroom for the 65W chip
  • Unlocked multiplier allowing for both CPU and GPU overclocking to squeeze out extra performance
  • Low 65W TDP makes it energy efficient and easier to cool in compact cases
  • Supports Dual Graphics, allowing it to be paired with specific low-end Radeon discrete cards for a performance boost

What customers dislike about AMD A10 7860K?

  • Weak single-core and general CPU processing performance compared to competing Intel Core i3 models
  • Utilizes the aging FM2+ socket, which offers no significant forward upgrade path
  • Relies on older DDR3 memory, missing out on the speed and efficiency benefits of DDR4
  • Bottlenecks high-end discrete graphics cards, limiting its usefulness in powerful gaming rigs
  • Struggles with modern AAA games, typically requiring very low settings or 720p resolution for playable frame rates

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uk.pcmag.com
31/05/2016
AMD A10-7860K - Review 2016

The AMD A10-7860K is a 65-watt TDP "Kaveri" refresh APU that offers a balanced combination of price, performance, and efficiency for budget users and FM2+ socket upgrades. It features a 3.6GHz base clock (4.0GHz boost) and is recognized for providing strong value, particularly for users building budget-friendly gaming PCs without a dedicated graphics card. Key pros include capable...Read more

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m.hexus.net
14/04/2016
Review: AMD A10-7860K - CPU

The AMD A10-7860K is a 65W, quad-core "Kaveri" APU with a 3.6GHz base and 4.0GHz boost clock, optimized for mainstream, energy-efficient computing with a new quiet, red-fanned Cooler Master bundled cooler. It is positioned as an affordable option for budget PCs, boasting best-in-class integrated Radeon R7 graphics that outperform competitors in graphics-heavy tasks like 3DMark,...Read more

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techpowerup.com
02/05/2016
AMD A10-7860K 65W APU Review

The AMD A10-7860K is a 65W TDP "Godavari" APU featuring four "Steamroller" CPU cores and Radeon R7 graphics, serving as an efficient, budget-friendly refresh of the Kaveri architecture. It stands out for its included near-silent thermal solution, making it ideal for low-noise, small-form-factor builds. While the chip offers capable entry-level gaming performance, easily handling...Read more

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relaxedtech.com
14/08/2016
AMD A10-7860K Review

The AMD A10-7860K is a 65W TDP APU designed for budget gaming and HTPC builds, featuring four "Steamroller" cores and eight GCN graphics cores, delivering improved efficiency over previous 95W models. The review highlights its superior integrated gaming performance against Intel’s i3-6100, alongside improved thermal management from a new, quiet stock cooler. While offering great...Read more

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pcmag.com
20/03/2016
AMD A10-7860K Review

The AMD A10-7860K is a 65-watt, budget-friendly "Godavari" quad-core APU (3.6GHz base, 4.0GHz boost) optimized for efficiency, featuring superior integrated Radeon R7 graphics that outperform Intel’s Core i3 in gaming benchmarks. While praised for its quiet near-silent cooler and value, the chip's primary drawbacks include weaker raw CPU performance compared to Intel competitors,...Read more

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techpowerup.com
02/05/2016
AMD A10-7860K 65W APU Review - APU Features

The AMD A10-7860K is a 65W, 28nm "Godavari" refresh APU designed for the Socket FM2+ platform, featuring four "Steamroller" cores (3.6–4.0 GHz) and eight GCN-based Radeon R7 graphics cores. It offers improved efficiency, a 65W TDP, and a bundled near-silent 95W cooler, making it ideal for quiet HTPC builds. Key strengths include competent entry-level 1080p gaming performance with...Read more

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tweakers.net
18/03/2017
The AMD IPC Test: Processing Power from Phenom to Ryzen

This Tweakers.net review analyzes the Instructions Per Cycle (IPC) of AMD processors from Phenom II to Ryzen (Zen 1), finding that locking CPUs to 3.0GHz highlights a 52% IPC jump with Ryzen over Excavator. A key pro is Ryzen’s superior single-core efficiency, which allowed AMD to match contemporary Intel performance and resolve the low single-threaded performance of the previous...Read more

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tweakers.net
03/05/2016
AMD A10-7860K, 880K and 845: Stopgaps while waiting for Zen", "AMD A10-7860K, 880K and 845: Placeholders ahead of Zen

The Tweakers review covers the AMD A10-7860K, Athlon X4 880K, and X4 845, which serve as a final, budget-friendly refresh of the FM2+ platform while waiting for the "Zen" architecture. Featuring 65W TDP, the A10-7860K offers 4 CPU cores (3.6-4.0 GHz) and 8 GPU cores (757 MHz), performing similarly to its predecessor, while the X4 845 introduces the more efficient Excavator core...Read more

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tweakers.net
03/01/2017
Kaby Lake for Desktop Review (A10-7860K included in benchmark comparisons)

The Intel Core i7-7700K (Kaby Lake) acts as a refined, slightly faster version of the i7-6700K (Skylake), offering a 300 MHz higher boost clock (4.5 GHz) for a 5–10% performance increase. While offering improved media capabilities for 4K streaming and high-speed NVMe support on Z270 boards, it lacks IPC architectural improvements over the previous generation. However, users may...Read more

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