AMD A10-5800K vs AMD A10-7850K

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AMD A10-5800K or AMD A10-5800K – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD A10-5800K features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2012 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A10-5800K, you'll need a motherboard with a FM2 socket.
The AMD A10-7850K features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A10-7850K, you'll need a motherboard with a FM2+ socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
AMD A10-5800K Name AMD A10-7850K
AMD A Family AMD A
2 Generation 4
AMD A10-5000 Group AMD A10-7000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD A10-5800K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A10-5800K is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
The AMD A10-7850K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A10-7850K is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.0 GHz
Yes Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
3.8 GHz Frequency 3.7 GHz
4 Threads 4
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.0 GHz
No Hyperthreading No
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD A10-5800K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A10-5800K uses the AMD Radeon HD 7660D, which has 384 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD A10-7850K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A10-7850K uses the AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Kaveri), which has 512 texture shaders
and 8 execution units.
0.8 GHz GPU frequency 0.72 GHz
Q3/2012 Release date Q1/2014
11 Direct X 12
AMD Radeon HD 7660D GPU name AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Kaveri)
32 nm Technology 28 nm
-- Max. displays --
384 Shaders 512
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
6 Execution units 8
4 Generation 6
-- GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A 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.
Decode AVC Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No VP9 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode h264 Decode
No VP8 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

2 Memory channels 2
0 bytes Max. Memory 0 bytes
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
-- Bandwidth --
DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-2133
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 100 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
100 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD A10-5800K is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD A10-7850K is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
Q3/2012 Release date Q1/2014
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
-- Chip design --
Trinity (Piledriver) Architecture Kaveri (Steamroller)
32 nm Technology 28 nm
FM2 Socket FM2+
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
100 $ Release price 125 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
4.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD A10-7850K
4C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
6188
6188
AMD A10-5800K
4C 4T @ 3.8 GHz
5582
5582

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD A10-5800K
4C 4T @ 3.8 GHz
4683
4683
AMD A10-7850K
4C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
4568
4568

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD A10-7850K
4C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
2072
2072
AMD A10-5800K
4C 4T @ 3.8 GHz
2029
2029

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD A10-7850K
4C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
1541
1541
AMD A10-5800K
4C 4T @ 3.8 GHz
1483
1483

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

AMD A10-5800K
4C 4T @ 3.8 GHz
746
746
AMD A10-7850K
4C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
729
729

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD A10-5800K
4C 4T @ 3.8 GHz
523
523
AMD A10-7850K
4C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
506
506

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD A10-5800K
4C 4T @ 3.8 GHz
314
314
AMD A10-7850K
4C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
244
244

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

AMD A10-5800K
4C 4T @ 3.8 GHz
91
91
AMD A10-7850K
4C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
64
64

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD A10-5800K
4C 4T @ 3.8 GHz
3.3
3.3
AMD A10-7850K
4C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
3.3
3.3

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD A10-5800K
4C 4T @ 3.8 GHz
1.1
1.1
AMD A10-7850K
4C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
1.0
1.0