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AMD A10-6800K vs Intel Core i7-5700HQ

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Intel
Performance
A10-6800K
4,06611% of 36,991
Core i7-5700HQ99% better
8,081.522% of 36,991

The Core i7-5700HQ has 99% better performance than the A10-6800K for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
A10-6800K34% better
28.6324% of 121.53
Core i7-5700HQ
21.3818% of 121.53

The A10-6800K has 34% better value for the money than the Core i7-5700HQ for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

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Summary

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About the AMD A10-6800K CPU

The AMD A10-6800K is an end-of-life 4-core (4-thread) processor built for the desktop CPU market. It launched in Q2 2013 with a suggested retail price of $142. It is part of AMD's A10 lineup, which is based on the Richland microarchitecture. The A10-6800K is compatible with AMD Socket FM2 motherboards and is fabricated on GlobalFoundries's 32 nm manufacturing process. It features the Radeon HD 8670D integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The A10-6800K supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the A10-6800K has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 192 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 4 MB, is larger but slower than the L1.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The A10-6800K features 4 total cores which can process 4 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 4.1 GHz, and it can boost up to 4.4 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is unlocked, enabling overclocking for those seeking to push the CPU's performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The A10-6800K includes an integrated graphics solution called Radeon HD 8670D. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The A10-6800K has the 445th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 720 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 10.99% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 4,066 score and $142 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 28.63. This is the 124th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

About the Intel Core i7-5700HQ CPU

The Intel Core i7-5700HQ is an end-of-life 4-core (8-thread) processor built for the desktop CPU market. It launched in Q2 2015 with a suggested retail price of $378. It is part of Intel's Core i7 lineup, which is based on the Broadwell-H microarchitecture. The i7-5700HQ is compatible with Intel BGA 1364 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel HD 5600 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i7-5700HQ supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i7-5700HQ has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 256 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 6 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i7-5700HQ features 4 total cores which can process 8 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2.7 GHz, and it can boost up to 3.5 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i7-5700HQ includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel HD 5600. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The Core i7-5700HQ has the 307th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 720 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 21.85% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 8,081.5 score and $378 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 21.38. This is the 152nd best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoA10-6800KCore i7-5700HQ
ManufacturerAMDIntel
SeriesA10Core i7
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ2 2013Q2 2015
Launch Price (MSRP)$142$378
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeEnd-of-life
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
A10-6800K
4,06611% of 36,991
Core i7-5700HQ99% better
8,081.522% of 36,991

The Core i7-5700HQ has 99% better performance than the A10-6800K for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The A10-6800K is ranked 445th with a score of 4,066, and the Core i7-5700HQ is ranked 307th with a score of 8,081.5.

Performance per dollar
A10-6800K34% better
28.6324% of 121.53
Core i7-5700HQ
21.3818% of 121.53

The A10-6800K has 34% better value for the money than the Core i7-5700HQ for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The A10-6800K is ranked 124th with a performance per dollar of 28.63, and the Core i7-5700HQ is ranked 152nd with a performance per dollar of 21.38.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline CPU:A10-6800K or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i7-2600K8,527+110%
Ryzen 5 2400G8,241+103%
Core i7-5700HQ8,081.5+99%
Core i5-85007,942+95%
Core i5-6600K7,754+91%
Core i5-6600T5,406+33%
Core i9-9900T4,080+0%
A10-6800K4,066

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

Choose Baseline CPU:A10-6800K or
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Core i7-3770K29.45+3%
Core i7-479029.27+2%
A10-6800K28.63
Core i7-4790S27.7-3%
Core i7-5775C27.26-5%
Core i5-6600T25.38-11%
Core i7-4770K25.15-12%
Core i7-5700HQ21.38-25%
Ryzen Threadripper 1950X17.85-38%
Core i9-9900T9.65-66%

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkA10-6800KCore i7-5700HQ
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
4,066
8,081.5
(+98.76%)
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
326
720
(+120.86%)
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
100
144
(+44%)
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
1,135
3,258
(+187.05%)
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
481
1,121
(+133.06%)
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
3,204
6,039
(+88.48%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
1,603
2,015
(+25.7%)
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecA10-6800KCore i7-5700HQ
ManufacturerAMDIntel
FoundryGlobalFoundriesIntel
Process Size32 nm14 nm
Transistors1,303 million--

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecA10-6800KCore i7-5700HQ
SeriesA10Core i7
MicroarchitectureRichlandBroadwell-H
CodenameRichlandBroadwell-H
Memory SupportDDR3DDR3
Memory ChannelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC MemoryNoNo

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecA10-6800KCore i7-5700HQ
Cores44
Threads48
Clock Speed4.1 GHz2.7 GHz
Turbo Clock4.4 GHz3.5 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier41.0x27.0x
Multiplier UnlockedYesNo

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecA10-6800KCore i7-5700HQ
L1 Cache192 KB64 KB
L2 Cache4 MB256 KB
L3 Cache--6 MB

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecA10-6800KCore i7-5700HQ
SocketAMD Socket FM2Intel BGA 1364
PCI ExpressPCIe 2.0PCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)100 W47 W
Tcase Max74 °C105 °C
TJ Max74 °C105 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.

SpecA10-6800KCore i7-5700HQ
Integrated GraphicsRadeon HD 8670DIntel HD 5600
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, 3DNow!, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES, AVX, BMI1, FMA3, FMA4, AMD64, CLMUL, CnQ, NX bit, AMD-V, XOP, ABM, TBM, F16C, PowerNow!, Turbo Core 3.0MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, VT-x, VT-d, HTT, AES-NI, TXT, CLMUL, FMA3, F16C, BMI1, BMI2, Boost 2.0

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.