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  • Avg. price: ~£25
  • PassMark benchmark result: 3519
  • N. of physical cores: 4
  • CPU boost clock speed: 3.8 GHz

AMD A8 7680 review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

4.0

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%

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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%

3.3

Performance

18.0%

3.4

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

4.0

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

8.2

Power & Thermal

4.0%

8.4

Platform

1.0%

6.5

Integrated Graphics

Poor
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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%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 2.2
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    2.0

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    1.6

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    4.0

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    1.3

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    1.8

    N. of physical cores

  • 1.5
    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%

    1.3

    L3 cache

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Verdict

The AMD A8-7680 is a budget-oriented quad-core APU based on the Carrizo (Excavator) architecture, designed for the legacy Socket FM2+ platform with a base clock of 3.5 GHz and a turbo boost up to 3.8 GHz. It features integrated Radeon R7 Series graphics with 384 shading units at 720 MHz, 4 MB of L2 cache, and a power-efficient 45W TDP, supporting up to 64GB of DDR3-2133 memory. Main pros include its low thermal output, unlocked multiplier for easier overclocking, and reliable entry-level performance for basic office tasks and older media playback without the need for a dedicated GPU. However, cons include its reliance on an outdated socket and DDR3 memory, which severely limits modern upgrade paths, and its poor 3D performance in contemporary gaming titles.

Technical Specifications of processor AMD A8 7680

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%

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Performance

18.0%

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Cache & Architecture

10.0%

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Memory & PCIe

7.0%

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Power & Thermal

4.0%

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Platform

1.0%

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Integrated Graphics

4.0
AMD A8 7680 has a technical score of 3.95 points, which is lower than that of 82.9% 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%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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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.
1.0
AMD A8 7680 has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% 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%

4.0

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

5.8
AMD A8 7680 has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.8 points, which is lower than 73.6% 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 A8 7680 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

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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 A8 7680 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 A8 7680 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 A8 7680 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 A8 7680 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

3.8 GHz
AMD A8 7680 reaches a boost clock of 3.8 GHz which is lower than that of 68.5% of processors and equal to that of 4.1% 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 3.5 GHz
AMD A8 7680 has a base clock of 4x3.5 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 A8 7680 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 A8 7680 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

2 MB
AMD A8 7680 has an L3 cache of 2 MB which is smaller than that of 90.5% of processors and equal to that of 2.8% 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 A8 7680 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

320 KB
AMD A8 7680 has an L1 cache of 320 KB which is smaller than that of 55.2% of processors and equal to that of 4.1% 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 A8 7680 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 A8 7680 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 A8 7680 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 A8 7680 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

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AMD A8 7680 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 A8 7680 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 A8 7680 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

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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), VC-1 (HW decode)
AMD A8 7680 supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode), VC-1 (HW decode) media codecs, which is broader support than 54.1% 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

45 W
AMD A8 7680 has a TDP of 45 W which is lower than that of 39.9% of processors and equal to that of 11.4% 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

45 W
AMD A8 7680 has a base power of 45 W which is lower than that of 39.7% of processors and equal to that of 11.6% 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

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AMD A8 7680 supports configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
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AMD A8 7680 vs the average processor

  • Includes stock cooler
    AMD A8 7680 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 A8 7680 includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
  • 26 °C lower CPU temperature
    AMD A8 7680 has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (74 °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 A8 7680 has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (74 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.74 °C vs 100 °C
  • Supports memory overclocking
    AMD A8 7680 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 A8 7680 supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
  • 2x more L2 per core
    AMD A8 7680 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 A8 7680 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
  • 10x cheaper
    AMD A8 7680 is cheaper than the average processor (£25 vs £250).
    AMD A8 7680 is cheaper than the average processor (£25 vs £250).£25 vs £250
  • 2x more L2 per core
    AMD A8 7680 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.
  • Supports memory overclocking
    AMD A8 7680 supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
  • Includes stock cooler
    AMD A8 7680 includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
  • 26 °C lower CPU temperature
    AMD A8 7680 has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (74 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.

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Cache & Architecture
Memory & PCIe
Power & Thermal
  • Older CPU socket
    AMD A8 7680 uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FM2+ vs FP2).
  • No crypto acceleration
    AMD A8 7680 does not include crypto acceleration, the average processor does.
  • 2 year/s older release date
    AMD A8 7680 has an older release date than the average processor (2,018 vs 2,020).
    October 2018
  • Older TPM support
    AMD A8 7680 supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).
  • 57% lower single-core score
    AMD A8 7680 has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (632 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 35.7% weaker single-core performance
    AMD A8 7680 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,597 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 66.6% lower PassMark score
    AMD A8 7680 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (3,519 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 66.3% lower multi-core score
    AMD A8 7680 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,617 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 11.6% lower boost clock
    AMD A8 7680 has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.8 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    AMD A8 7680 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • No multithreading support
    AMD A8 7680 does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    AMD A8 7680 has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 1 fewer threads per core
    AMD A8 7680 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 A8 7680 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 A8 7680 uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Carrizo vs Kaby Lake).
  • 40.4% larger die size
    AMD A8 7680 has a higher die size than the average processor (250 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
  • 75% smaller L3 cache
    AMD A8 7680 has a lower L3 cache than the average processor (2 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
  • Less advanced foundry
    AMD A8 7680 uses a less advanced foundry process than the average processor (GlobalFoundries 28 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
  • 20% smaller L2 cache
    AMD A8 7680 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 A8 7680 has fewer transistors than the average processor (3.1 billion vs 4.95 billion). The average processor has 4.95 billion transistors.
  • Older DDR support
    AMD A8 7680 supports an older DDR generation than the average processor (DDR3 vs DDR4).
  • 8 fewer PCIe lanes
    AMD A8 7680 has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (8 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
  • 25.5% lower memory bandwidth
    AMD A8 7680 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 A8 7680 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 A8 7680 uses an inferior integrated GPU to the average processor (Radeon R7 vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
  • 75% fewer GPU execution units
    AMD A8 7680 has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (6 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
  • 26 °C lower TJ Max
    AMD A8 7680 has a lower TJ Max than the average processor (74 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
  • 57% lower single-core score
    AMD A8 7680 has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (632 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 A8 7680 has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (632 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.632 vs 1,471
  • 35.7% weaker single-core performance
    AMD A8 7680 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,597 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 A8 7680 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,597 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.1,597 vs 2,483
  • 2.33x larger process node
    AMD A8 7680 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 A8 7680 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
  • 66.6% lower PassMark score
    AMD A8 7680 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (3,519 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 A8 7680 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (3,519 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.3,519 vs 10,532.5
  • 66.3% lower multi-core score
    AMD A8 7680 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,617 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 A8 7680 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,617 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.1,617 vs 4,793
  • 11.6% lower boost clock
    AMD A8 7680 has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.8 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 A8 7680 has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.8 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.3.8 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    AMD A8 7680 uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Carrizo 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 A8 7680 uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Carrizo vs Kaby Lake).Carrizo vs Kaby Lake
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    AMD A8 7680 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 A8 7680 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.4 vs 6
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about AMD A8 7680?

  • Excellent value for budget-conscious entry-level users
  • Highly reliable with a long operational lifespan
  • Low power consumption (45W-65W TDP) and energy efficient
  • Strong integrated graphics performance for its class, capable of 4K decoding
  • Good for light gaming (Roblox, Minecraft, League of Legends) and daily productivity
  • Ideal upgrade path for existing FM2+ motherboard owners using DDR3 memory
  • Unlocked multiplier allows for easy overclocking to improve performance

What customers dislike about AMD A8 7680?

  • Outdated architecture that lacks modern L3 cache, causing performance bottlenecks
  • Incompatible with Windows 11 due to its age and lack of modern security features
  • Stock cooler is often insufficient, leading to high temperatures (up to 90°C) under load
  • Weak single-core performance compared to newer budget options like the Ryzen 3000 series
  • Limited upgrade path beyond the FM2+ platform which is now considered obsolete
  • Struggles with modern AAA games and heavy video rendering tasks

Expert reviews

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computerbase.de
08/09/2024
AMD A8 7680 - The Last and Only of Its Kind: A Youngtimer Review

The AMD A8-7680, released in late 2018, serves as the final, often overlooked APU for the legacy FM2+ platform, functioning as a 28nm "Carrizo/Kaveri" refresh with a 3.5 GHz base clock and integrated Radeon R7 graphics. Pros include an unlocked multiplier, 45W-65W TDP, and DDR3/A68 motherboard compatibility, making it a viable, low-cost "drop-in" upgrade for existing office or basic...Read more

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5.0
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Processors

4.8
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Processors

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Processors

4.7
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Processors

4.6
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Processors

4.6
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Processors

4.6
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Processors

4.6
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Processors

4.5
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Processors

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