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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£110
  • Avg. price in US: ~$130
  • PassMark benchmark result: 3250
  • N. of physical cores: 4
  • CPU boost clock speed: 3.5 GHz

AMD A10 9700E review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

4.2

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%

3.8

Technical Score

10.0%

7.4

User score

Poor
3.8

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%

3.2

Performance

18.0%

3.1

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

4.7

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

7.1

Power & Thermal

4.0%

8.1

Platform

1.0%

6.6

Integrated Graphics

Poor
7.4

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%

9.2

User reviews

30.0%

3.1

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.6
(25)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

Very good
  • 1.9
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    1.8

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    1.5

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    3.1

    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%

    1.4

    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 A10-9700E is a 7th Gen 'Bristol Ridge' quad-core APU designed for the AM4 socket, featuring a 3.0 GHz base clock and a 3.5 GHz boost frequency. Its primary advantage is extreme power efficiency with a low 35W TDP, making it ideal for cool and quiet operation in small form factor PCs or all-in-one systems. It includes integrated Radeon R7 graphics with six cores and supports dual-channel DDR4 memory up to 2400 MHz. However, it is based on the older 28nm Excavator architecture, which lacks an L3 cache and offers significantly lower instructions-per-clock (IPC) performance compared to modern Ryzen processors.

Technical Specifications of processor AMD A10 9700E

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%

3.2

Performance

18.0%

3.1

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

4.7

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

7.1

Power & Thermal

4.0%

8.1

Platform

1.0%

6.6

Integrated Graphics

3.8
AMD A10 9700E has a technical score of 3.81 points, which is lower than that of 88% 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%

9.2

User reviews

30.0%

3.1

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.6
(25)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

7.4
AMD A10 9700E has a user score of 7.38 points, which is lower than that of 91.5% 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.
3.1
AMD A10 9700E has a popularity of 3.1 points, which is higher than 78.7% 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%

4.2

Overall score

40.0%

9.9

Price

5.9
AMD A10 9700E has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.9 points, which is lower than 69.8% 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 9700E 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

AM4
AMD A10 9700E uses the AM4 CPU socket, which is newer than that of 76.3% of processors and equal to that of 9.7% of processors.
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

X370, B350, A320
AMD A10 9700E supports X370, B350, A320 chipsets, which is broader compatibility than 66.2% of processors and equal to that of 0.3% 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 9700E 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 9700E 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 9700E 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 9700E 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

3.5 GHz
AMD A10 9700E reaches a boost clock of 3.5 GHz which is lower than that of 80.4% of processors and equal to that of 3.1% 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 3.0 GHz
AMD A10 9700E has a base clock of 4x3.0 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 9700E 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 9700E 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 9700E 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

2 MB
AMD A10 9700E has an L2 cache of 2 MB which is smaller than that of 51.3% of processors and equal to that of 11.1% 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

512 KB
AMD A10 9700E has an L1 cache of 512 KB which is larger than that of 63.6% of processors and equal to that of 9.5% 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

DDR4
AMD A10 9700E supports DDR DDR4, which is newer than that of 26.3% of processors and equal to that of 31.7% 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

2,400 MHz
AMD A10 9700E supports memory speeds up to 2400 MHz, which is lower than that of 63.2% of processors and equal to 12.4% 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

DDR4-2400 MHz
AMD A10 9700E supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR4-2400 MHz, which is lower than that of 63.4% of processors and equal to 10.6% 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

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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 9700E 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 9700E includes integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
Radeon R7 Graphics
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 9700E 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

6
AMD A10 9700E has 6 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 83.8% of processors and equal to 6.2% 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

847 MHz
AMD A10 9700E has an integrated GPU clock of 847 MHz which is higher than that of 97.9% of processors and equal to that of 0.1% 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), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode)
AMD A10 9700E supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode) media codecs, which is broader support than 56.2% of processors and equal to 9.5% 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

35 W
AMD A10 9700E has a TDP of 35 W which is lower than that of 51.8% of processors and equal to that of 14.8% 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

35 W
AMD A10 9700E has a base power of 35 W which is lower than that of 51.7% of processors and equal to that of 15.1% 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

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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

no
AMD A10 9700E does not support configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
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AMD A10 9700E vs the average processor

  • Includes stock cooler
    AMD A10 9700E 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 9700E includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
  • Supports memory overclocking
    AMD A10 9700E 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 9700E supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
  • 10 °C lower CPU temperature
    AMD A10 9700E has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (90 °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 9700E has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (90 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.90 °C vs 100 °C
  • Modern CPU socket
    AMD A10 9700E uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (AM4 vs FP2).
    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

    AMD A10 9700E uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (AM4 vs FP2).AM4 vs FP2
  • 3.12x more popular
    AMD A10 9700E is more popular than the average processor (3.12 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 9700E is more popular than the average processor (3.12 vs 1.000).3.12 vs 1
  • 2.42x higher GPU clock speed
    AMD A10 9700E has a higher integrated GPU frequency than the average processor (847 MHz vs 350 MHz). The average processor has integrated GPU frequency of 350 MHz.
    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

    AMD A10 9700E has a higher integrated GPU frequency than the average processor (847 MHz vs 350 MHz). The average processor has integrated GPU frequency of 350 MHz.847 MHz vs 350 MHz
  • 22.2% lower base power
    AMD A10 9700E has a lower base power draw than the average processor (35 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    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

    AMD A10 9700E has a lower base power draw than the average processor (35 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.35 W vs 45 W
  • 33.3% larger L1 cache
    AMD A10 9700E has a higher L1 cache than the average processor (512 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
    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

    AMD A10 9700E has a higher L1 cache than the average processor (512 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.512 KB vs 384 KB
  • Modern CPU socket
    AMD A10 9700E uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (AM4 vs FP2).
  • 33.3% larger L1 cache
    AMD A10 9700E has a higher L1 cache than the average processor (512 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
  • Supports memory overclocking
    AMD A10 9700E supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
  • 2.42x higher GPU clock speed
    AMD A10 9700E has a higher integrated GPU frequency than the average processor (847 MHz vs 350 MHz). The average processor has integrated GPU frequency of 350 MHz.
  • Includes stock cooler
    AMD A10 9700E includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
  • 10 °C lower CPU temperature
    AMD A10 9700E has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (90 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
  • 22.2% lower base power
    AMD A10 9700E has a lower base power draw than the average processor (35 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.

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Overall
Platform
Cache & Architecture
Memory & PCIe
Integrated Graphics
Power & Thermal
  • 4 year/s older release date
    AMD A10 9700E has an older release date than the average processor (2,016 vs 2,020).
    October 2016
  • No crypto acceleration
    AMD A10 9700E does not include crypto acceleration, the average processor does.
  • Older TPM support
    AMD A10 9700E supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).
  • 60.8% lower single-core score
    AMD A10 9700E has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (577 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 39.1% weaker single-core performance
    AMD A10 9700E has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,511 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 18.6% lower boost clock
    AMD A10 9700E has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.5 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 69.1% lower PassMark score
    AMD A10 9700E has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (3,250 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 70.2% lower multi-core score
    AMD A10 9700E has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,430 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    AMD A10 9700E has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • No multithreading support
    AMD A10 9700E does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    AMD A10 9700E has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 37.5% lower bus transfer rate
    AMD A10 9700E 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 9700E has fewer threads per core than the average processor (1 vs 2). The average processor offers 2 threads per core.
  • 2.33x larger process node
    AMD A10 9700E 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 9700E uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Bristol Ridge vs Kaby Lake).
  • 40.4% larger die size
    AMD A10 9700E has a higher die size than the average processor (250 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
  • Less advanced foundry
    AMD A10 9700E uses a less advanced foundry process than the average processor (GlobalFoundries 28 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
  • 20% smaller L2 cache
    AMD A10 9700E has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (2 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • 37.4% fewer transistors
    AMD A10 9700E has fewer transistors than the average processor (3.1 billion vs 4.95 billion). The average processor has 4.95 billion transistors.
  • 8 fewer PCIe lanes
    AMD A10 9700E has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (8 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
  • 18.2% lower memory speed
    AMD A10 9700E has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (2,400 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • 16.2% lower memory bandwidth
    AMD A10 9700E has a lower memory bandwidth than the average processor (38.4 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
  • Inferior integrated GPU
    AMD A10 9700E uses an inferior integrated GPU to the average processor (Radeon R7 vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
  • 75% fewer GPU execution units
    AMD A10 9700E has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (6 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
  • Narrower media codec support
    AMD A10 9700E supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
  • 10 °C lower TJ Max
    AMD A10 9700E has a lower TJ Max than the average processor (90 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
  • No configurable TDP
    AMD A10 9700E does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
  • 60.8% lower single-core score
    AMD A10 9700E has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (577 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 9700E has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (577 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.577 vs 1,471
  • 39.1% weaker single-core performance
    AMD A10 9700E has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,511 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 9700E has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,511 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.1,511 vs 2,483
  • 18.6% lower boost clock
    AMD A10 9700E has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.5 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    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

    AMD A10 9700E has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.5 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.3.5 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 2.33x larger process node
    AMD A10 9700E 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 9700E 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
  • 69.1% lower PassMark score
    AMD A10 9700E has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (3,250 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 9700E has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (3,250 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.3,250 vs 10,532.5
  • 70.2% lower multi-core score
    AMD A10 9700E has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,430 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 9700E has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,430 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.1,430 vs 4,793
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    AMD A10 9700E 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 9700E has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.4 vs 6
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    AMD A10 9700E uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Bristol Ridge 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 9700E uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Bristol Ridge vs Kaby Lake).Bristol Ridge vs Kaby Lake
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(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

What customers like about AMD A10 9700E?

  • High energy efficiency with a low 35W TDP, making it ideal for All-in-One systems and small form factor builds
  • Uses the AM4 socket platform, allowing for future upgrade paths to more powerful Ryzen processors
  • Capable of handling everyday home and office tasks like web browsing and video streaming smoothly
  • Integrated Radeon R7 graphics provide decent performance for light gaming and older indie titles
  • Affordable entry-level price point for budget-conscious users looking to get a system running

What customers dislike about AMD A10 9700E?

  • Uses the older 'Bristol Ridge' architecture, which significantly lags behind modern Ryzen or Intel chips in performance
  • Weak single-threaded performance compared to contemporary competitors, making it less suitable for demanding applications
  • Inadequate for serious or modern AAA gaming at high settings
  • Locked multiplier on most versions limits the potential for performance gains through overclocking
  • Noticeably slower than the non-'E' version (A10-9700) in both single and multi-threaded benchmarks

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cpubenchmark.net
01/07/2026
AMD PRO A10-9700E - PassMark CPU Benchmarks

The AMD PRO A10-9700E is a 7th-generation "Bristol Ridge" processor (3.0 GHz, 3.5 GHz boost) aimed at energy-efficient, budget-friendly business systems using the AM4 socket. A key advantage is its low-power, 35W TDP design, making it more efficient than the 65W standard A10-9700, while offering integrated Radeon R7 graphics suitable for basic tasks. While offering an entry point to...Read more

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browser.geekbench.com
01/07/2026
AMD PRO A10-9700E Benchmarks - Geekbench Browser

The AMD PRO A10-9700E is a 35W TDP, 28nm "Bristol Ridge" processor designed for the AM4 socket, featuring 4 cores and a 3.0 GHz base clock. It serves as an energy-efficient, budget-friendly option for compact office systems and media consumption, with integrated Radeon R7 graphics and DDR4 support. However, its aged, non-overclockable architecture results in low benchmark...Read more

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cpubenchmark.net
01/07/2026
AMD A10-9700E - CPU Benchmarks

The AMD A10-9700E is a 7th Gen Bristol Ridge APU with 4 cores/4 threads (3.0-3.5 GHz) and integrated Radeon R7 graphics, built for low-power AM4 socket, budget-focused systems. Key pros include a low 35W TDP for energy efficiency and support for DDR4 memory, making it suitable for quiet, compact office environments. Cons include aging architecture with limited L2 cache, resulting in...Read more

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cpubenchmark.net
26/03/2025
AMD A10-9700E vs A10-9700 - CPU Benchmarks

The AMD A10-9700 and A10-9700E comparison highlights a performance-per-watt tradeoff, with the 65W A10-9700 running at 3.5 GHz (3.8 GHz boost) and the 35W A10-9700E running at 3.0 GHz (3.5 GHz boost). Benchmarks show the low-power 9700E variant is approximately 7–9% slower in single and multi-threaded tasks than the standard 9700 model. Proponents of the 9700E highlight its energy...Read more

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videocardbenchmark.net
14/03/2020
Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E - Video Card Benchmarks

The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E is a 2017-era integrated GPU within AMD's 7th Gen "Bristol Ridge" APUs, designed for low-power (35W TDP) AM4 desktop platforms. It features 6 compute cores at 847 MHz, offering sufficient performance for basic multimedia and office tasks, according to data from Video Card Benchmarks. The GPU supports DDR4 memory and features like AMD FreeSync and DirectX...Read more

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heise.de
23/09/2016
AMD A10-9700 Review: Bristol Ridge for Desktop PCs

The AMD A10-9700 "Bristol Ridge" APU acts as a transitional, 28nm, 65W chip for the AM4 socket, offering DDR4 support and PCIe 3.0 before Zen architecture. While CPU performance remains stagnant compared to older models, the APU delivers a significant boost in integrated Radeon R7 graphics, capable of handling games like Dirt Rally at 35 FPS. A key disadvantage is the limited CPU...Read more

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amd.com
01/07/2026
Upgrade to Windows 11 with AMD Ryzen™ PRO processors

Upgrading to Windows 11 with AMD Ryzen PRO processors enables businesses to modernize IT infrastructure, leveraging Ryzen AI for advanced, secure, and productive workflows. Key benefits include up to 10.2X faster AI task performance, robust multi-layered AMD PRO Security, and long-term enterprise stability with 18-24 months of planned availability. However, adoption may necessitate...Read more

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cpubenchmark.net
02/04/2025
AMD PRO A10-9700E - CPU Benchmarks

The AMD PRO A10-9700E is a 35W TDP, 4-core/4-thread "Bristol Ridge" APU released in 2016, designed for energy-efficient, compact, and quiet desktop systems. While utilizing the AM4 socket, it relies on older 28nm architecture with a base clock of 3.0 GHz, boosting to 3.5 GHz. Performance-wise, it is suited for daily productivity, achieving a PassMark CPU Mark of approximately 3,068....Read more

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