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AMD A10 7870K Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110PassMark benchmark result:3512N. of physical cores:4CPU boost clock speed:4.1 GHzCPU socket:?TDP (Thermal design power):95 W

AMD A10 7870K Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Processors category and whether it is worth buying.

4.2

Overall score

Score
4.2/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components

90%

3.7

Technical score

10%

8.6

User score

â–¼Worse than 84% of processors
3.7

Technical score

Technical score
3.7/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
Score components

60%

2.9

Performance

18%

3.6

Cache & Architecture

10%

5.0

Memory & PCIe

7%

6.2

Power & Thermal

4%

7.6

Platform

1%

7.5

Integrated Graphics

â–¼Worse than 94% of processors
8.6

User score

User score
8.6/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 86% of models
Score components

70%

8.7

User ratings

30%

8.4

Number of reviews

Based on 496 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–²Better than 86% of processors
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Technical Specifications of processor AMD A10 7870K

Technical score
Technical score
3.7/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
Score components:

60%

2.9

Performance

18%

3.6

Cache & Architecture

10%

5.0

Memory & PCIe

7%

6.2

Power & Thermal

4%

7.6

Platform

1%

7.5

Integrated Graphics

3.7
User score
User score
8.6/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 86% of models
Score components

70%

8.7

User ratings

30%

8.4

Number of reviews

Based on 496 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.6
Popularity
Popularity
8.4/ 10
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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.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 88% of models
Popularity:
AMD A10 7870K has a popularity score of 8.4 points, which is higher than that of 87.7% of products in this category.
8.4
Value for money
Value for money
5.9/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Score components:

60%

4.2

Overall score

40%

9.9

Price

5.9
Brand name
AMD
Processor type
desktop
Processor type
desktop
â–² Better than 56% of models
This processor 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
?
Chipset
A88X, A85X, A78, A75, A68H
Chipset
A88X, A85X, A78, A75, A68H
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
This processor 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
x86-64
CPU architecture
x86-64
â–² Better than 2% of models
This processor 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
4
N. of physical cores
4
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Market range: <2 – >12
This processor has 4 CPU cores, which is fewer than 50.7% of processors and equal to 28.5% of processors.
CPU threads
4
CPU threads
4
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Market range: <4 – >24
This processor offers 4 CPU threads, which is fewer than 67.4% of processors and equal to 26.5% of processors.
Threads per core
1
Threads per core
1
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Market range: <0 – >2.5
This processor offers 1 threads per core, which is fewer than 69.8% of processors and equal to 30.2% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
4.1 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
4.1 GHz
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Market range: <3 GHz – >5.5 GHz
This processor reaches a boost clock of 4.1 GHz which is lower than that of 56.2% of processors and equal to that of 2.9% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
4x 3.9 GHz
CPU base clock speed
4x 3.9 GHz
â–² Better than 56% of models
This processor has a base clock of 4x3.9 GHz which is higher than that of 56.1% of processors and equal to that of 0.2% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
28 nm
Semiconductor size
28 nm
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Market range: <4 nm – >24 nm
This processor uses a 28 nm process node, which is older than that of 94.7% of processors and equal to that of 3% of processors.
Foundry
GlobalFoundries 28 nm
Foundry
GlobalFoundries 28 nm
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
This processor 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
0 MB
L3 cache
0 MB
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
Market range: <2 MB – >32 MB
This processor 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
4 MB
L2 cache
4 MB
â–² Better than 55% of models
Market range: <1 MB – >16 MB
This processor has an L2 cache of 4 MB which is larger than that of 55.4% of processors and equal to that of 9.3% of processors.
L1 cache
256 KB
L1 cache
256 KB
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Market range: <128 KB – >1.2k KB
This processor has an L1 cache of 256 KB which is smaller than that of 59.4% of processors and equal to that of 18.6% of processors.
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DDR memory version
DDR3
DDR memory version
DDR3
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
This processor 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
2,133 MHz
Maximum memory speed
2,133 MHz
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Market range: <1.5k MHz – >6.5k MHz
This processor supports memory speeds up to 2,133 MHz, which is lower than that of 75.5% of processors and equal to 8.9% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
DDR3-2133 MHz
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
DDR3-2133 MHz
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
This processor supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR3-2133 MHz, which is lower than that of 83.9% of processors and equal to 1.4% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
?
Maximum memory capacity
64 GB
Maximum memory capacity
64 GB
â–¼ Worse than 44% of models
Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
This processor supports up to 64 GB of memory, which is more than 28.4% of processors and equal to 27.5% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
yes
Integrated graphics
yes
â–² Better than 12% of models
This processor includes integrated graphics. 12.4% of processors include integrated graphics.
Radeon R7
Integrated GPU model
Radeon R7
Integrated GPU model
Radeon R7
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
This processor uses the Radeon R7 integrated GPU, which is less advanced than that in 82.5% of processors and equal to that in 1.3% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
8
Integrated GPU execution units
8
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Market range: <6 – >64
This processor has 8 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 74% of processors and equal to 7.2% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
866 MHz
Integrated GPU base frequency
866 MHz
★ Better than 93% of models
Market range: <300 MHz – >800 MHz
This processor has an integrated GPU clock of 866 MHz which is higher than that of 93.5% of processors and equal to that of 0.1% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
?
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TDP (Thermal design power)
95 W
TDP (Thermal design power)
95 W
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This processor has a TDP of 95 W which is higher than that of 88.7% of processors and equal to that of 1.7% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
95 W
Base power (PL1)
95 W
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This processor has a base power of 95 W which is higher than that of 88.9% of processors and equal to that of 1.8% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
?
Tau (power duration limit)
N/A
Configurable TDP
no
Configurable TDP
no
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
This processor does not support configurable TDP. 52.8% of processors support configurable TDP.
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AMD A10 7870K vs the average processor

246810TotalPlatformPerformanceCache & ArchitectureMemory & PCIeIntegrated GraphicsPower & Thermal
  • Unlocked for overclocking
    Unlocked multiplier
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This processor has an unlocked multiplier, the average processor does not. 21.7% of processors have an unlocked multiplier.
  • Includes stock cooler
    Cooler included
    yes
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This processor includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not. 25.9% of processors include a stock cooler.
  • 27.6 °C lower CPU temperature
    CPU temperature
    72.4 °C
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <95 °C – >105 °C
    This processor 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
    Memory overclocking
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This processor supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not. 43.6% of processors support memory overclocking.
  • 2x more L2 per core
    L2 per core
    1 MB/core
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <0.25 MB/core – >2 MB/core
    This processor 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
  • Broader instruction support
    Instruction sets
    MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, F16C, FMA3, FMA4, AES, CLMUL, BMI1, ABM, XOP, TBM, AMD-V
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    This processor supports a broader instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, F16C, FMA3, FMA4, AES, CLMUL, BMI1, ABM, XOP, TBM, AMD-V vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
    MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, F16C, FMA3, FMA4, AES, CLMUL, BMI1, ABM, XOP, TBM, AMD-V vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA
  • 8.44x more popular
    AMD A10 7870K is more popular than the average processor (8.44 vs 1).
    8.44 vs 1
  • 7.4% higher user score
    User score
    8.6/ 10
    ✕
    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 distribution
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    â–¼
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    AMD A10 7870K
    the average processor
    AMD A10 7870K has a higher user score than the average processor (8.60 vs 8.000).
    8.6 vs 8
  • 8.44x more popular
    AMD A10 7870K is more popular than the average processor (8.44 vs 1).
    8.44 vs 1
  • 7.4% higher user score
    User score
    8.6/ 10
    ✕
    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 distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    AMD A10 7870K
    the average processor
    AMD A10 7870K has a higher user score than the average processor (8.60 vs 8.000).
    8.6 vs 8
  • Broader instruction support
    Instruction sets
    MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, F16C, FMA3, FMA4, AES, CLMUL, BMI1, ABM, XOP, TBM, AMD-V
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    This processor supports a broader instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, F16C, FMA3, FMA4, AES, CLMUL, BMI1, ABM, XOP, TBM, AMD-V vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
    MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, F16C, FMA3, FMA4, AES, CLMUL, BMI1, ABM, XOP, TBM, AMD-V vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA
  • Unlocked for overclocking
    Unlocked multiplier
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This processor has an unlocked multiplier, the average processor does not. 21.7% of processors have an unlocked multiplier.
  • 11 higher clock multiplier
    Clock multiplier
    39
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <16 – >38
    This processor has a higher clock multiplier than the average processor (39 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
    39 vs 28
  • Supports Turbo Core
    Turbo Core version
    3.0
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    This processor supports Turbo Core, the average processor does not. 1.00% of processors support Turbo Core.
    Turbo Core
    3.0 vs 2.0
  • Higher base clock
    CPU base clock speed
    4 x 3.9 GHz
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This processor has a higher base clock than the average processor (4x3.9 GHz vs 4x3.3 GHz).
    4x3.9 GHz vs 4x3.3 GHz
  • 2x more L2 per core
    L2 per core
    1 MB/core
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <0.25 MB/core – >2 MB/core
    This processor 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
  • 60% larger L2 cache
    L2 cache
    4 MB
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <1 MB – >16 MB
    This processor 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.
    4 MB vs 2.5 MB
  • Supports memory overclocking
    Memory overclocking
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This processor supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not. 43.6% of processors support memory overclocking.
  • 3 more supported displays
    Maximum supported displays
    6
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <1 – >6
    This processor has more supported displays than the average processor (6 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
    6 vs 3
  • 2.47x higher GPU clock speed
    Integrated GPU base frequency
    866 MHz
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <300 MHz – >800 MHz
    This processor has a higher integrated GPU frequency than the average processor (866 MHz vs 350 MHz). The average processor has integrated GPU frequency of 350 MHz.
    866 MHz vs 350 MHz
  • Includes stock cooler
    Cooler included
    yes
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This processor includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not. 25.9% of processors include a stock cooler.
  • 27.6 °C lower CPU temperature
    CPU temperature
    72.4 °C
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <95 °C – >105 °C
    This processor 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
  • 67.7% lower single-core score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    475
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <561 – >2.7k
    This processor has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (475 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    475 vs 1,471
  • 89% weaker multi-core performance
    Cinebench R20 multi-core benchmark score
    306
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <702 – >10.8k
    This processor has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (306 vs 2,791). The average processor scores 2,791 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
    306 vs 2,791
  • 66.8% lower PassMark score
    PassMark benchmark result
    3,512
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <2.5k – >32.5k
    This processor has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (3,512 vs 10,572.5). The average processor scores 10,572.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    3,512 vs 10,572.5
  • 74.8% lower multi-core score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    1,217
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <763 – >14k
    This processor has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,217 vs 4,829). The average processor scores 4,829 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    1,217 vs 4,829
  • 38.4% weaker single-core performance
    PassMark single-core benchmark score
    1,539
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <1.4k – >4k
    This processor has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,539 vs 2,500). The average processor scores 2,500 in PassMark single-core.
    1,539 vs 2,500
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    Microarchitecture codename
    Godavari
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    This processor uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Godavari vs Kaby Lake).
    Godavari vs Kaby Lake
  • 2.33x larger process node
    Semiconductor size
    28 nm
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >24 nm
    This processor 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
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    N. of physical cores
    4
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <2 – >12
    This processor has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    4 vs 6
  • 11.2% worse value for money
    AMD A10 7870K has worse value for money than the average processor (5.9 vs 6.6).
    5.9 vs 6.56
  • 5 years older release date
    Release date
    2015
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This processor has an older release date than the average processor (2015 vs 2020).
    May 2015
    2015 vs 2020
  • No crypto acceleration
    Cryptographic acceleration
    AES
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This processor does not include crypto acceleration, the average processor does. 0.00% of processors include crypto acceleration.
    AES vs AES, SHA
  • 67.7% lower single-core score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    475
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <561 – >2.7k
    This processor has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (475 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    475 vs 1,471
  • 66.8% lower PassMark score
    PassMark benchmark result
    3,512
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <2.5k – >32.5k
    This processor has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (3,512 vs 10,572.5). The average processor scores 10,572.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    3,512 vs 10,572.5
  • 89% weaker multi-core performance
    Cinebench R20 multi-core benchmark score
    306
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <702 – >10.8k
    This processor has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (306 vs 2,791). The average processor scores 2,791 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
    306 vs 2,791
  • 74.8% lower multi-core score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    1,217
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <763 – >14k
    This processor has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,217 vs 4,829). The average processor scores 4,829 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    1,217 vs 4,829
  • 38.4% weaker single-core performance
    PassMark single-core benchmark score
    1,539
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <1.4k – >4k
    This processor has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,539 vs 2,500). The average processor scores 2,500 in PassMark single-core.
    1,539 vs 2,500
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    N. of physical cores
    4
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <2 – >12
    This processor has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    4 vs 6
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    CPU threads
    4
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <4 – >24
    This processor has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    4 vs 8
  • No multithreading support
    Multithreading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    This processor does not support multithreading, the average processor does. 74.2% of processors support multithreading.
  • 4.7% lower boost clock
    CPU boost clock speed
    4.1 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <3 GHz – >5.5 GHz
    This processor has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (4.1 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    4.1 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 1 fewer threads per core
    Threads per core
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <0 – >2.5
    This processor has fewer threads per core than the average processor (1 vs 2). The average processor offers 2 threads per core.
    1 vs 2
  • 37.5% lower bus speed
    Bus speed
    5 GT/s
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <3 GT/s – >8 GT/s
    This processor has a lower bus speed than the average processor (5 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor runs at bus speed of 8 GT/s.
    5 GT/s vs 8 GT/s
  • 32.5% lower bus transfer rate
    Bus transfer rate
    5.4 GT/s
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <4 GT/s – >19 GT/s
    This processor has a lower bus transfer rate than the average processor (5.4 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor offers bus transfer rate of 8 GT/s.
    5.4 GT/s vs 8 GT/s
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    Microarchitecture codename
    Godavari
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    This processor uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Godavari vs Kaby Lake).
    Godavari vs Kaby Lake
  • 2.33x larger process node
    Semiconductor size
    28 nm
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >24 nm
    This processor 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
  • 38.4% larger die size
    Die size
    245 mm²
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <99 mm² – >257 mm²
    This processor has a higher die size than the average processor (245 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².
    245 mm² vs 177 mm²
  • 33.3% smaller L1 cache
    L1 cache
    256 KB
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <128 KB – >1.2k KB
    This processor has a lower L1 cache than the average processor (256 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
    256 KB vs 384 KB
  • Less advanced foundry
    Foundry
    GlobalFoundries 28 nm
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    This processor uses a less advanced foundry process than the average processor (GlobalFoundries 28 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
    GlobalFoundries 28 nm vs Intel 14 nm
  • 51.3% fewer transistors
    N. of transistors
    2.411 billion
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <1.303 billion – >25 billion
    This processor has fewer transistors than the average processor (2.4 billion vs 4.95 billion). The average processor has 4.95 billion transistors.
    2.411 billion vs 4.95 billion
  • Older DDR support
    DDR memory version
    DDR3
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    This processor supports an older DDR generation than the average processor (DDR3 vs DDR4).
    DDR3 vs DDR4
  • 25.5% lower memory bandwidth
    Maximum memory bandwidth
    34.1 GB/s
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <25 GB/s – >100 GB/s
    This processor 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.
    34.1 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s
  • 27.3% lower memory speed
    Maximum memory speed
    2,133 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <1.5k MHz – >6.5k MHz
    This processor has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (2133 MHz vs 2933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2933 MHz.
    2,133 MHz vs 2,933 MHz
  • Lower JEDEC memory speed
    Max memory speed (JEDEC)
    DDR3-2133 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    This processor has a lower JEDEC memory speed than the average processor (DDR3-2133 MHz vs DDR4-3200 MHz). The average processor supports JEDEC memory speed of DDR4-3200 MHz.
    DDR3-2,133 MHz vs DDR4-3,200 MHz
  • Limited PCIe bifurcation
    PCIe bifurcation modes
    x16, x8/x8
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This processor supports less flexible PCIe bifurcation than the average processor (x16, x8/x8 vs x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4).
    x16, x8/x8 vs x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4
  • Inferior integrated GPU
    Integrated GPU model
    Radeon R7
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This processor uses an inferior integrated GPU to the average processor (Radeon R7 vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
    Radeon R7 vs Intel UHD Graphics 630
  • 66.7% fewer GPU execution units
    Integrated GPU execution units
    8
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <6 – >64
    This processor has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (8 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
    8 vs 24
  • No configurable TDP
    Configurable TDP
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This processor does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does. 52.8% of processors support configurable TDP.
  • 2.11x higher base power
    Base power (PL1)
    95 W
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This processor has a higher base power draw than the average processor (95 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    95 W vs 45 W
  • 27.6 °C lower TJ Max
    Maximum operating temperature (TJ Max)
    72.4 °C
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <95 °C – >105 °C
    This processor 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.
    72.4 °C vs 100 °C
  • 2.11x higher TDP
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    95 W
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This processor has a higher TDP than the average processor (95 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    95 W vs 45 W

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What we like about AMD A10 7870K

  • Exceptional integrated graphics performance for its price class, suitable for entry-level eSports titles
  • Unlocked multiplier makes it very easy to overclock both CPU and GPU cores
  • Excellent value for budget-conscious gamers and HTPC builds
  • Compatible with existing FM2+ motherboards, providing a painless upgrade path for older systems
  • Includes a capable and quiet near-silent thermal solution cooler
  • Supports modern features such as AMD FreeSync and DirectX 12

What we don't like about AMD A10 7870K

  • Raw CPU computing performance lags significantly behind competing Intel Core i3 and i5 models
  • Poor single-threaded performance compared to contemporary alternatives
  • Relies heavily on high-speed RAM (2133MHz+) to achieve optimal gaming performance
  • Higher power consumption and TDP compared to similar Intel processors
  • Essentially just a minor clock speed refresh of the previous A10-7850K rather than a new architecture
  • FM2+ platform lacks modern features like DDR4 memory and M.2 support

Verdict

The AMD A10-7870K is a 'Godavari' refresh of the Kaveri-based APU designed for the FM2+ socket, featuring 4 'Steamroller' CPU cores and 8 Radeon R7 GPU cores (512 stream processors) with a 95W TDP. It operates at a base clock of 3.9 GHz and a turbo frequency of up to 4.1 GHz, while its integrated graphics are clocked at 866 MHz and support DirectX 12, Vulkan, and FreeSync. Main pros include its unlocked multiplier for easy overclocking, strong integrated graphics performance for entry-level eSports gaming at 1080p, and a bundled near-silent 125W thermal solution. However, cons include high power consumption relative to its performance, an aging DDR3-only memory controller, and significant CPU-side performance bottlenecks when paired with modern high-end discrete GPUs.

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