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AMD A8 7680 Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25PassMark benchmark result:3519N. of physical cores:4CPU boost clock speed:3.8 GHzCPU socket:?TDP (Thermal design power):45 W

AMD A8 7680 Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Processors category and whether it is worth buying.

4.1

Overall score

Score
4.1/ 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 86% of models
Score components

90%

4.1

Technical score

10%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 86% of processors
4.1

Technical score

Technical score
4.1/ 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 82% of models
Score components

60%

3.5

Performance

18%

3.5

Cache & Architecture

10%

4.1

Memory & PCIe

7%

8.1

Power & Thermal

4%

8.2

Platform

1%

6.6

Integrated Graphics

â–¼Worse than 82% of processors
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 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–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Technical Specifications of processor AMD A8 7680

Technical score
Technical score
4.1/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
Score components:

60%

3.5

Performance

18%

3.5

Cache & Architecture

10%

4.1

Memory & PCIe

7%

8.1

Power & Thermal

4%

8.2

Platform

1%

6.6

Integrated Graphics

4.1
User score
User score
8.0/ 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
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
AMD A8 7680 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is higher than that of 0% of products in this category.
1.0
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Score components:

60%

4.1

Overall score

40%

10

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
?
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
3.8 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
3.8 GHz
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Market range: <3 GHz – >5.5 GHz
This processor 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
4x 3.5 GHz
CPU base clock speed
4x 3.5 GHz
â–² Better than 50% of models
This processor has a base clock of 4x3.5 GHz which is higher than that of 49.8% of processors and equal to that of 1.5% 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
2 MB
L3 cache
2 MB
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Market range: <2 MB – >32 MB
This processor 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
2 MB
L2 cache
2 MB
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Market range: <1 MB – >16 MB
This processor has an L2 cache of 2 MB which is smaller than that of 51% of processors and equal to that of 11.2% of processors.
L1 cache
320 KB
L1 cache
320 KB
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
Market range: <128 KB – >1.2k KB
This processor 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
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)
N/A
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 Graphics
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
6
Integrated GPU execution units
6
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Market range: <6 – >64
This processor has 6 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 83.8% of processors and equal to 6.3% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
1,029 MHz
Integrated GPU base frequency
1,029 MHz
★ Better than 94% of models
Market range: <300 MHz – >800 MHz
This processor has an integrated GPU clock of 1,029 MHz which is higher than that of 94.2% of processors and equal to that of 0.2% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode), VC-1 (HW decode)
Integrated media encoders/decoders
H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode), VC-1 (HW decode)
â–² Better than 54% of models
This processor 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)
45 W
TDP (Thermal design power)
45 W
â–¼ Worse than 49% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This processor has a TDP of 45 W which is lower than that of 40.1% of processors and equal to that of 11.4% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
45 W
Base power (PL1)
45 W
â–¼ Worse than 49% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This processor has a base power of 45 W which is lower than that of 39.9% of processors and equal to that of 11.5% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
?
Tau (power duration limit)
N/A
Configurable TDP
yes
Configurable TDP
yes
â–² Better than 47% of models
This processor supports configurable TDP. 47.3% of processors support configurable TDP.
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AMD A8 7680 vs the average processor

246810TotalPlatformPerformanceCache & ArchitectureMemory & PCIeIntegrated GraphicsPower & Thermal
  • 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.
  • 26 °C lower CPU temperature
    CPU temperature
    74 °C
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <95 °C – >105 °C
    This processor 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
    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.
  • Broader instruction support
    Instruction sets
    MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, FMA4, AES, BMI1, BMI2, ABM, XOP, TBM, AMD-V
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    This processor supports a broader instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, FMA4, AES, BMI1, BMI2, 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, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, FMA4, AES, BMI1, BMI2, ABM, XOP, TBM, AMD-V vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA
  • 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
  • 10x cheaper
    AMD A8 7680 is cheaper than the average processor (£25 vs £250).
    £25 vs £250
  • 2.94x higher GPU clock speed
    Integrated GPU base frequency
    1,029 MHz
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <300 MHz – >800 MHz
    This processor has a higher integrated GPU frequency than the average processor (1029 MHz vs 350 MHz). The average processor has integrated GPU frequency of 350 MHz.
    1,029 MHz vs 350 MHz
  • 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.
    Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2
    3.0 vs 2.0
  • 10x cheaper
    AMD A8 7680 is cheaper than the average processor (£25 vs £250).
    £25 vs £250
  • Broader instruction support
    Instruction sets
    MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, FMA4, AES, BMI1, BMI2, ABM, XOP, TBM, AMD-V
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    This processor supports a broader instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, FMA4, AES, BMI1, BMI2, 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, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, FMA4, AES, BMI1, BMI2, ABM, XOP, TBM, AMD-V vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA
  • 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.
    Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2
    3.0 vs 2.0
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 2.94x higher GPU clock speed
    Integrated GPU base frequency
    1,029 MHz
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <300 MHz – >800 MHz
    This processor has a higher integrated GPU frequency than the average processor (1029 MHz vs 350 MHz). The average processor has integrated GPU frequency of 350 MHz.
    1,029 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.
  • 26 °C lower CPU temperature
    CPU temperature
    74 °C
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <95 °C – >105 °C
    This processor 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
  • 66.7% lower PassMark score
    PassMark benchmark result
    3,519
    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 (3,519 vs 10,572.5). The average processor scores 10,572.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    3,519 vs 10,572.5
  • 57% lower single-core score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    632
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <561 – >2.7k
    This processor 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
  • 36.1% weaker single-core performance
    PassMark single-core benchmark score
    1,597
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <1.4k – >4k
    This processor has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,597 vs 2,500). The average processor scores 2,500 in PassMark single-core.
    1,597 vs 2,500
  • 66.5% lower multi-core score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    1,617
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <763 – >14k
    This processor has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,617 vs 4,829). The average processor scores 4,829 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    1,617 vs 4,829
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    Microarchitecture codename
    Carrizo
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This processor uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Carrizo vs Kaby Lake).
    Carrizo 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
  • 11.6% lower boost clock
    CPU boost clock speed
    3.8 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <3 GHz – >5.5 GHz
    This processor 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
  • 12% worse value for money
    AMD A8 7680 has worse value for money than the average processor (5.86 vs 6.6).
    5.86 vs 6.56
  • 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
  • 2 years older release date
    Release date
    2018
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This processor has an older release date than the average processor (2018 vs 2020).
    October 2018
    2018 vs 2020
  • Older TPM support
    TPM type
    fTPM 2.0
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This processor supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2 vs PTT 2).
    fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0
  • 66.7% lower PassMark score
    PassMark benchmark result
    3,519
    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 (3,519 vs 10,572.5). The average processor scores 10,572.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    3,519 vs 10,572.5
  • 57% lower single-core score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    632
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <561 – >2.7k
    This processor 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
  • 36.1% weaker single-core performance
    PassMark single-core benchmark score
    1,597
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <1.4k – >4k
    This processor has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,597 vs 2,500). The average processor scores 2,500 in PassMark single-core.
    1,597 vs 2,500
  • 66.5% lower multi-core score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    1,617
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <763 – >14k
    This processor has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,617 vs 4,829). The average processor scores 4,829 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    1,617 vs 4,829
  • 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
  • 11.6% lower boost clock
    CPU boost clock speed
    3.8 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <3 GHz – >5.5 GHz
    This processor 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
  • 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.
  • 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 transfer rate
    Bus transfer rate
    5 GT/s
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <4 GT/s – >19 GT/s
    This processor 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.
    5 GT/s vs 8 GT/s
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    Microarchitecture codename
    Carrizo
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This processor uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Carrizo vs Kaby Lake).
    Carrizo 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
  • 41.2% larger die size
    Die size
    250 mm²
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <99 mm² – >257 mm²
    This processor has a higher die size than the average processor (250 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².
    250 mm² vs 177 mm²
  • 75% smaller L3 cache
    L3 cache
    2 MB
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <2 MB – >32 MB
    This processor has a lower L3 cache than the average processor (2 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
    2 MB vs 8 MB
  • 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
  • 20% smaller L2 cache
    L2 cache
    2 MB
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <1 MB – >16 MB
    This processor 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.
    2 MB vs 2.5 MB
  • 37.4% fewer transistors
    N. of transistors
    3.1 billion
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <1.303 billion – >25 billion
    This processor has fewer transistors than the average processor (3.1 billion vs 4.95 billion). The average processor has 4.95 billion transistors.
    3.1 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
  • 8 fewer PCIe lanes
    PCIe lane count
    8
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <10 – >30
    This processor has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (8 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    8 vs 16
  • 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
  • Narrower media codec support
    Integrated media encoders/decoders
    H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode), VC-1 (HW decode)
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This processor supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode), VC-1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
    H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode), VC-1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)
  • 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
  • 75% fewer GPU execution units
    Integrated GPU execution units
    6
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <6 – >64
    This processor has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (6 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
    6 vs 24
  • 26 °C lower TJ Max
    Maximum operating temperature (TJ Max)
    74 °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 (74 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
    74 °C vs 100 °C

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What we 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 we don't like 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

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.

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