Intel Core i3-4370 vs AMD A10-7850K

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i3-4370 or Intel Core i3-4370 – 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 Intel Core i3-4370 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-4370, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 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
Intel Core i3-4370 Name AMD A10-7850K
Intel Core i3 Family AMD A
4 Generation 4
Intel Core i 4000 Group AMD A10-7000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-4370 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-4370 is 3.8 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 Threads 4
None None 4.0 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
2x Cores 4x
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
3.8 GHz Frequency 3.7 GHz
None None 4.0 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-4370 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-4370 uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 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.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.72 GHz
Q2/2013 Release date Q1/2014
11.1 Direct X 12
Intel HD Graphics 4600 GPU name AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Kaveri)
22 nm Technology 28 nm
-- Max. displays --
160 Shaders 512
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
20 Execution units 8
7.5 Generation 6
1.15 GHz 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 / Encode AVC Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No VP9 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode
No VP8 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-2133
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 54 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 --
54 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-4370 is manufactured using a 22 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.
Q3/2014 Release date Q1/2014
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
Monolithic Chip design --
Haswell S Architecture Kaveri (Steamroller)
22 nm Technology 28 nm
LGA 1150 Socket FM2+
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
147 $ 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)

Intel Core i3-4370
2C 4T @ 3.8 GHz
8501
8501
AMD A10-7850K
4C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
6188
6188

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD A10-7850K
4C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
4568
4568
Intel Core i3-4370
2C 4T @ 3.8 GHz
3830
3830

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-4370
2C 4T @ 3.8 GHz
4051
4051
AMD A10-7850K
4C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
2072
2072

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4370
2C 4T @ 3.8 GHz
2071
2071
AMD A10-7850K
4C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
1541
1541

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-4370
2C 4T @ 3.8 GHz
904
904
AMD A10-7850K
4C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
506
506

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4370
2C 4T @ 3.8 GHz
387
387
AMD A10-7850K
4C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
244
244