AMD A10-7700K vs Intel Core i5-L16G7 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core i5-L16G7 and AMD A10-7700K occupy the same 22nd percentile in the database, and their average benchmark scores sit nearly level: the Intel part records 816, while the AMD part records 801. That is a gap of roughly 1.9%, a margin small enough that the two chips effectively trade places depending on the workload. The database shows no direct head-to-head test results, so the comparison relies on each processor's individual benchmark suite, which covers different applications for each part.

The Intel Core i5-L16G7 delivers its strongest results in Cinebench, a rendering workload that scales with thread count and per-core efficiency. In Cinebench R23, the chip scores 2793 in multi-core and 394 in single-core. Its Cinebench R20 results are 1173 multi-core and 165 single-core, and its Cinebench R15 results are 281 multi-core and 89.5 single-core. These numbers place the i5-L16G7 clearly ahead of its nearest rivals in the database. It edges the Intel Xeon X3440 by 0.1%, the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9775 by 0.4%, and the Intel Core i7-5550U by 0.4%, while running 0.5% behind the Intel Xeon E5540. The single-core Cinebench scores are particularly telling for the Lakefield part: a 394 in R23 single-core against a 2793 multi-core score shows that the chip's single-thread performance is roughly 14% of its multi-thread output, a ratio that reflects its hybrid design with one large core and four small cores.

The AMD A10-7700K was measured with Geekbench, which tests a different set of integer and floating-point operations. Its multi-core score is 1155, and its single-core score is 447. The multi-core result puts the A10-7700K exactly level with the Intel Xeon E5530 and the Intel Pentium Silver J5040, both at 801 average score and 0% delta. It trails the Intel Core i5-3320M by 0.2% and the AMD Ryzen 3 2200U by 0.5%. The single-core Geekbench score of 447, compared to a multi-core score of 1155, yields a ratio of about 38.7%, which indicates that the A10-7700K's four Steamroller cores scale reasonably well when all threads are active.

The two chips cannot be compared directly on the same benchmark, since the database records Cinebench results for the Intel part and Geekbench results for the AMD part. What the data does show is that both processors cluster around the same performance tier. The Intel part's nearest rivals all sit within a 0.5% band of its average score, and the AMD part's nearest rivals sit within a 0.5% band of its average score. Neither chip posts a decisive win in any recorded test, and neither falls more than 0.5% from its closest competitor in the database.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-L16G7 wins in rendering workloads, which is where Cinebench scores matter most. The R23 multi-core score of 2793 indicates that the chip handles all-thread rendering comfortably, and the R23 single-core score of 394 shows solid per-thread performance. This combination suits tasks that alternate between heavily threaded compute phases and lighter single-threaded passes, a pattern common in 3D rendering pipelines.

The AMD A10-7700K wins in general-purpose computing as measured by Geekbench. Its multi-core score of 1155 covers mixed integer and floating-point workloads across all four cores, and its single-core score of 447 handles everyday single-threaded operations. The A10-7700K shows stronger scaling from single-core to multi-core performance, going from 447 to 1155, which suggests the chip keeps all four cores busy without significant degradation.

In competitive positioning, the Intel part sits between the Intel Xeon X3440, Core 2 Extreme QX9775, Core i7-5550U, and Xeon E5540 in the database. The AMD part sits between the Xeon E5530, Pentium Silver J5040, Core i5-3320M, and Ryzen 3 2200U. Every rival for both chips falls within a 0.5% band, so the data does not indicate a clear winner in any single category beyond the specific benchmark suites each chip was tested with.

The Verdict

The data points to two different use cases. The Intel Core i5-L16G7 is the choice for users whose workloads resemble Cinebench, meaning rendering and threaded content creation. Its 2793 multi-core score in R23 and 1173 in R20 demonstrate that the Lakefield chip can handle modern rendering tasks despite its mobile-oriented design. Its 7 watt TDP and 10 nm process also make it the more power-efficient option, though the database does not record comparable power measurements for the AMD chip.

The AMD A10-7700K is the choice for users whose workloads resemble Geekbench, meaning general desktop applications and mixed threaded tasks. Its 1155 multi-core score shows solid throughput for its era, and its 447 single-core score indicates that it handles less parallel work without issue. Its unlocked multiplier means the chip can be overclocked, though the database does not record overclocked results.

For overall average performance, the Intel part's 816 average score edges the AMD part's 801 average score by a margin of 1.9%. That difference is small, and both chips land in the 22nd percentile of all CPUs in the database. Neither chip is a performance leader, and both are end-of-life products. The choice comes down to workload type: rendering favors the i5-L16G7, general-purpose computing favors the A10-7700K.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-L16G7 records an average benchmark score of 816, while the AMD A10-7700K records 801, a difference of 1.9%.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-L16G7 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The i5-L16G7 is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Xeon X3440, 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9775, 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i7-5550U, and 0.5% behind the Intel Xeon E5540.

Q: How does the AMD A10-7700K compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The A10-7700K is exactly level with the Intel Xeon E5530 and Intel Pentium Silver J5040, 0.2% behind the Intel Core i5-3320M, and 0.5% behind the AMD Ryzen 3 2200U.

Q: What benchmark results are recorded for the Intel Core i5-L16G7?

A: The database records Cinebench R15 multi-core at 281 and single-core at 89.5, Cinebench R20 multi-core at 1173 and single-core at 165, and Cinebench R23 multi-core at 2793 and single-core at 394.

Q: What benchmark results are recorded for the AMD A10-7700K?

A: The database records Geekbench multi-core at 1155 and single-core at 447.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Intel Core i5-L16G7?

A: The launch MSRP is $281. The AMD A10-7700K has no launch MSRP recorded in the database.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and different eras. The Intel Core i5-L16G7 uses the Lakefield architecture on a 10 nm process with 4,050 million transistors on an 82 mm² die. The AMD A10-7700K uses the Steamroller architecture on a 28 nm process with 2,411 million transistors on a 245 mm² die. The Intel chip is built by Intel, while the AMD chip is built by GlobalFoundries.

Core counts differ: the i5-L16G7 has 5 cores and 5 threads, while the A10-7700K has 4 cores and 4 threads. The Intel part operates at a base clock of 1400 MHz and boosts to 3.00 GHz, while the AMD part runs at a base clock of 3.40 GHz and boosts to 3.80 GHz. The AMD chip has the higher clock speed, but the Intel chip has the extra core.

Cache configurations also differ. The Intel Core i5-L16G7 carries 80 KB of L1 cache, 512 KB of L2 cache, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD A10-7700K carries 256 KB of L1 cache and 4 MB of L2 cache, with no L3 cache listed. The AMD part has more L1 and L2 cache per core, while the Intel part adds a shared L3 cache.

Memory support separates the two as well. The Intel chip supports LPDDR4X memory on a single-channel bus with 17.1 GB/s of bandwidth. The AMD chip supports DDR3 memory on a dual-channel bus with 34.1 GB/s of bandwidth. The AMD part has double the memory bandwidth, which can matter for integrated graphics workloads.

The integrated graphics differ significantly. The Intel Core i5-L16G7 includes UHD Graphics 64EU, while the AMD A10-7700K includes Radeon R7 graphics. The database does not record graphics benchmark scores for either chip, but the memory bandwidth difference suggests the AMD part has more headroom for graphics data.

Other distinctions include the PCIe configuration: the Intel chip provides Gen 3 with 6 lanes, while the AMD chip provides Gen 3 with 16 lanes. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel chip does not. The Intel part is a mobile segment chip with a 7 watt TDP, while the AMD part is a desktop segment chip with a 95 watt TDP. The Intel chip uses a single-channel memory bus, while the AMD chip uses dual-channel. Neither chip supports ECC memory. The AMD part uses the AMD Socket FM2+ and was released on January 13, 2014, while the Intel part has no release date recorded in the database. Both parts are end-of-life production status. The Intel part lists part numbers SRH4U and SRJGA, while the AMD part lists AD770KXBI44JA and AD770KXBI44JABOX.