Intel Core i7-2700K | AMD A10-5800K | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-2700K or AMD A10-5800K - 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 Intel Core i7-2700K has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.90 GHz. Up to 32 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-2700K was released in Q4/2011. The AMD A10-5800K has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.20 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD A10-5800K was released in Q3/2012. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | AMD A (112) |
Intel Core i 2000 (28) | CPU group | AMD A10-5000 (2) |
2 | Generation | 2 |
Sandy Bridge S | Architecture | Trinity (Piledriver) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-2700K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-2700K is 3.50 GHz (3.90 GHz) while the AMD A10-5800K has 4 CPU cores and 4 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD A10-5800K is at 3.80 GHz (4.20 GHz). |
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Intel Core i7-2700K | Characteristic | AMD A10-5800K |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.50 GHz | Frequency | 3.80 GHz |
3.90 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.20 GHz |
3.90 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.20 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Intel Core i7-2700K or AMD A10-5800K 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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Intel HD Graphics 3000 | GPU | AMD Radeon HD 7660D |
0.85 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.80 GHz |
1.35 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
6 | GPU Generation | 4 |
32 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 2 |
12 | Compute units | 6 |
96 | Shader | 384 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
10.1 | DirectX Version | 11 |
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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Intel HD Graphics 3000 | GPU | AMD Radeon HD 7660D |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i7-2700K can use up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 21.3 GB/s. The AMD A10-5800K supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 29.9 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i7-2700K | Characteristic | AMD A10-5800K |
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 | Memory | DDR3-1866 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
21.3 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 29.9 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
1.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
2.0 | PCIe version | -- |
16 | PCIe lanes | -- |
8.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i7-2700K is 95 W, while the AMD A10-5800K has a TDP of 100 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i7-2700K | Characteristic | AMD A10-5800K |
95 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 100 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-2700K is manufactured in 32 nm and has 9.00 MB cache. The AMD A10-5800K is manufactured in 32 nm and has a 4.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i7-2700K | Characteristic | AMD A10-5800K |
32 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Unknown |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 |
LGA 1155 | Socket | FM2 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q4/2011 | Release date | Q3/2012 |
295 $ | Release price | 100 $ |
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Intel Core i7-2700K
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD A10-5800K
4C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-2700K
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD A10-5800K
4C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-2700K
Intel HD Graphics 3000 @ 1.35 GHz |
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AMD A10-5800K
AMD Radeon HD 7660D @ 0.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-2700K
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD A10-5800K
4C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-2700K
4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD A10-5800K
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-2700K
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD A10-5800K
4C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-2700K
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD A10-5800K
4C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-2700K
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD A10-5800K
4C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-2700K
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD A10-5800K
4C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-2700K | AMD A10-5800K |
Unknown | Unknown |