A10-7870K

Details and Benchmarks for AMD A10-7870K

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for A10-7870K based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,483 Rank: 1301
Rank Name Score Visual
1297 Pentium G860 4,486
+0.1%
1298 Celeron G1630 4,486
+0.1%
1299 PRO A10-9700E 4,486
+0.1%
1300 Core i7-920 4,483
+0%
1301 A10-7870K 4,483
1302 Core i3-2100 4,483
+0%
1303 Xeon E3-1220L v2 4,483
+0%
1304 Core i3-3240T 4,482
+-0%
1305 Core i7-3517U 4,481
+-0%
1306 Pentium G3250T 4,481
+-0%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for A10-7870K based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,451 Rank: 1319
Rank Name Score Visual
1315 Xeon X3220 4,455
+0.1%
1316 Core i3-3225 4,453
+0%
1317 Pentium G3430 4,453
+0%
1318 Xeon E5345 4,452
+0%
1319 A10-7870K 4,451
1320 Core i7-3687U 4,451
+0%
1321 Core i7-3667U 4,451
+0%
1322 Ryzen 3 3250U 4,451
+0%
1323 Pentium Gold 4415Y 4,450
+-0%
1324 A10-7860K 4,450
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for A10-7870K based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,504 Rank: 1288
Rank Name Score Visual
1284 A10-5800K 4,509
+0.1%
1285 A4-6320 4,508
+0.1%
1286 Core i7-2715QE 4,505
+0%
1287 PRO A10-9700E 4,505
+0%
1288 A10-7870K 4,504
1289 Xeon E3-1220 4,502
+-0%
1290 A6-9500E 4,501
-0.1%
1291 Xeon E5-2695 v2 4,501
-0.1%
1292 Core i7-975 4,500
-0.1%
1293 PRO A10-8770E 4,500
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for A10-7870K based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,589 Rank: 991
Rank Name Score Visual
987 Pentium Gold G6400 4,590
+0%
988 Core i3-1005G1 4,589
+0%
989 Core i5-2320 4,589
+0%
990 A12-9800 4,589
+0%
991 A10-7870K 4,589
992 Xeon E3-1260L 4,589
+0%
993 Core i7-2720QM 4,588
+-0%
994 Xeon X3460 4,588
+-0%
995 A10-6800K 4,588
+-0%
996 A10-6700 4,588
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for A10-7870K based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,552 Rank: 1051
Rank Name Score Visual
1047 Core i3-8109U 4,552
+0%
1048 Core i7-7660U 4,552
+0%
1049 Core i3-7101TE 4,552
+0%
1050 A10-9700 4,552
+0%
1051 A10-7870K 4,552
1052 Xeon X5470 4,552
+0%
1053 Core i3-8121U 4,552
+0%
1054 Core i3-6300T 4,550
+-0%
1055 Phenom II X4 965 4,550
+-0%
1056 Core i5-7360U 4,549
-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for A10-7870K based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,547 Rank: 1125
Rank Name Score Visual
1121 A10-7890K 4,547
+0%
1122 Core i7-3520M 4,547
+0%
1123 Core i5-5257U 4,547
+0%
1124 Core i5-3380M 4,547
+0%
1125 A10-7870K 4,547
1126 Core i5-5300U 4,547
+0%
1127 Core i3-3240 4,546
+-0%
1128 A12-9800 4,545
+-0%
1129 Core i5-3360M 4,545
+-0%
1130 Core i7-920XM 4,545
+-0%

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A10-7870K Details

As of March 2026, the AMD A10-7870K remains a notable example of mid-range desktop computing from the early 2015 era, built on AMD's Godaveri architecture and manufactured at GlobalFoundries using a 22 nm process. While the processor is now over a decade old, its design reflects a period when integrated graphics were a key selling point for mainstream CPUs, and it still holds relevance in legacy systems or budget builds. The A10-7870K features four cores and two threads, operating at a base frequency of 3.3 GHz with a turbo frequency of 3.2 GHz—though the listed specifications appear to contain inconsistencies, particularly around clock speeds and core count, which may reflect conflicting data sources. The chip operates on a 5 GT/s bus and supports dual-channel DDR3 memory up to 2133 MT/s, with a maximum memory capacity of 32 GB and a memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. It is packaged in a µPGA socket and uses the FCLGA1150 interface, indicating compatibility with select older motherboards from the Haswell generation. With a TDP of 53 W, the A10-7870K is relatively power-efficient for its class, though it lacks modern efficiency improvements found in newer architectures.

The integrated Radeon R7 graphics solution, featuring a GPU base frequency of 350 MHz and a burst frequency of 1100 MHz, provides basic multimedia and light gaming capabilities. The GPU supports up to three displays and includes 1.7 GB of shared memory, which is limited but sufficient for everyday productivity tasks. Despite its age, the A10-7870K supports a robust set of instruction sets, including AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, and AMD-V, enabling compatibility with a wide range of software, including virtualization environments and encryption applications. However, the processor lacks simultaneous multithreading, meaning it cannot fully utilize multi-threaded workloads, and its single-core performance is constrained by older microarchitecture design.

In benchmark testing, the A10-7870K achieves an overall score of 4483, ranking #1300 out of 2060 processors, with a single-core score of 4504 (#1288) and a multicore score of 4451 (#1319). These results place it in the mid-tier range of older CPUs, outperforming some low-power mobile processors like the Pentium Gold 4415Y but falling behind more modern desktop chips such as the Core i3-3225 and Core i5-5250U. Its performance is particularly weak in multicore tasks, where it trails significantly behind contemporary processors, though it holds a slight edge in single-core performance compared to some older models. This indicates that the A10-7870K is best suited for basic computing, light multitasking, and entry-level productivity workloads.

Given its age and limited performance relative to modern standards, the A10-7870K is no longer competitive in the current market. However, it remains a viable option for users maintaining older systems, performing non-demanding tasks, or seeking a low-cost upgrade path. Its integrated graphics and support for legacy platforms make it a practical choice for retro builds or educational environments, where raw performance is less critical than compatibility and cost-effectiveness.
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AMD A10-7870K

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: A10-7870K
Model Number: G3260
Cores: 2
Threads: 2
Base Frequency: 3300 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 39x (unlocked)
Core Name: Godaveri
Socket: FCLGA1150
Package: µPGA
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 53 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 124.928 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.954 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3-1333, DDR3L-1333 @ 1.5V
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 21.3 GB/s
ECC Support: Yes

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: Up to 3.0
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1100 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 22 nm
Die Area: 246 mm²
Manufacturer: GlobalFoundries
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 FMA3 AES CLMUL F16C x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT SSE4a FMA4 AMD-V TSX Flex Memory FMA 3DNow! TBM XOP
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