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AMD FX-6350 | AMD A10-7870K | |
CPU comparisonAMD FX-6350 or AMD A10-7870K - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The AMD FX-6350 has 6 cores with 6 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.20 GHz. Up to GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD FX-6350 was released in Q2/2013. The AMD A10-7870K has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.10 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD A10-7870K was released in Q2/2015. |
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AMD FX (30) | Family | AMD A (112) |
AMD FX-6300 (2) | CPU group | AMD A10-7000 (7) |
2 | Generation | 4 |
Vishera (Bulldozer) | Architecture | Kaveri (Steamroller) |
Desktop | Segment | Notebook |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD FX-6350 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD FX-6350 is 3.90 GHz (4.20 GHz) while the AMD A10-7870K has 4 CPU cores and 4 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD A10-7870K is at 3.90 GHz (4.10 GHz). |
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AMD FX-6350 | Characteristic | AMD A10-7870K |
6 | Cores | 4 |
6 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.90 GHz | Frequency | 3.90 GHz |
4.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.10 GHz |
4.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.10 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The AMD FX-6350 or AMD A10-7870K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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no iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Kaveri) |
GPU frequency | 0.86 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | 6 |
Technology | 28 nm | |
Max. displays | 2 | |
-- | Compute units | 8 |
-- | Shader | 512 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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no iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Kaveri) |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
No | Codec h264 | Decode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD FX-6350 can use up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 29.9 GB/s. The AMD A10-7870K supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 34.2 GB/s. |
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AMD FX-6350 | Characteristic | AMD A10-7870K |
DDR3-1866 | Memory | DDR3-2133 |
Max. Memory | ||
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
29.9 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 34.2 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | 3.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 16 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 15.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD FX-6350 is 125 W, while the AMD A10-7870K has a TDP of 95 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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AMD FX-6350 | Characteristic | AMD A10-7870K |
125 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 95 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD FX-6350 is manufactured in 32 nm and has 8.00 MB cache. The AMD A10-7870K is manufactured in 28 nm and has a 4.00 MB cache. |
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AMD FX-6350 | Characteristic | AMD A10-7870K |
32 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
Unknown | Chip design | Unknown |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 |
AM3+ | Socket | FM2+ |
AMD-V | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | |
Q2/2013 | Release date | Q2/2015 |
115 $ | Release price | 135 $ |
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AMD FX-6350
6C 6T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD A10-7870K
4C 4T @ 4.10 GHz |
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AMD FX-6350
6C 6T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD A10-7870K
4C 4T @ 4.10 GHz |
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AMD FX-6350
6C 6T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD A10-7870K
4C 4T @ 4.10 GHz |
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AMD FX-6350
6C 6T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD A10-7870K
4C 4T @ 4.10 GHz |
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AMD FX-6350
6C 6T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD A10-7870K
4C 4T @ 4.10 GHz |
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AMD FX-6350
@ 0.00 GHz |
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AMD A10-7870K
AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Kaveri) @ 0.86 GHz |
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AMD FX-6350
6C 6T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD A10-7870K
4C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD FX-6350
6C 6T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD A10-7870K
4C 4T @ 4.10 GHz |
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AMD FX-6350
6C 6T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD A10-7870K
4C 4T @ 4.10 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD FX-6350 | AMD A10-7870K |
Unknown | Unknown |