AMD A10-7850K vs Intel Core i5-L16G7 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data places the Intel Core i5-L16G7 and the AMD A10-7850K in adjacent performance tiers, with average benchmark scores of 816 and 796 respectively. The Intel part holds a narrow 2.5% advantage in average score, a margin that places both processors within the same performance class. The Intel Core i5-L16G7 sits at the 22nd percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the AMD A10-7850K lands at the 21st percentile, confirming that neither part is positioned for high-end workloads.

The nearest rival data for the Intel Core i5-L16G7 shows a cluster of similarly performing parts: the Intel Xeon X3440 scores 815, just 0.1% behind; the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9775 and Intel Core i7-5550U both score 813, trailing by 0.4%; and the Intel Xeon E5540 scores 820, which is 0.5% ahead. This tight grouping indicates the Intel Core i5-L16G7 delivers performance consistent with older quad-core server and mobile parts. For the AMD A10-7850K, the nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G at 797, 0.1% ahead; the AMD A6-9400 at 794, 0.2% behind; the AMD A10-5800B at 794, 0.3% behind; and the Intel Pentium Silver J5040 at 801, 0.6% ahead. The AMD A10-7850K therefore slots between these parts, with its average score of 796 placing it just below the Ryzen Embedded R1606G and just above the A6-9400.

The two processors were not tested on identical benchmark suites in the database. The Intel Core i5-L16G7 has recorded scores across the Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 suites, while the AMD A10-7850K only has Geekbench entries. The Intel part scores 281 in Cinebench R15 multicore and 89.5 in single-core, 1173 in R20 multicore and 165 in single-core, and 2793 in R23 multicore and 394 in single-core. The AMD A10-7850K scores 1139 in Geekbench multicore and 453 in single-core. Because the benchmark sets do not overlap, direct head-to-head comparisons must rely on the average benchmark score and percentile data rather than matching tests.

The average score difference is small but consistent with the percentile ranking. The Intel Core i5-L16G7 outperforms the AMD A10-7850K by 20 points on average, which is a 2.5% delta. This is a modest win, and the nearest rival data for both chips shows that either could shift position with a single benchmark result. The Intel Xeon X3440, for example, is only 0.1% behind the Intel Core i5-L16G7, meaning the margin between the two compared processors is similar to the margin between the Intel part and its closest rival.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-L16G7 wins on average aggregate performance, as reflected in its higher average benchmark score of 816 versus 796. It also holds a better percentile ranking at 22 compared to 21. The Intel part's advantage is most pronounced in sustained multicore workloads, given its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 2793, which, while not directly comparable to the AMD part's Geekbench result, indicates a capable multi-threaded performer for its class.

The AMD A10-7850K wins in single-core Geekbench performance with a score of 453, a figure that is not directly comparable to the Intel part's Cinebench single-core scores but does demonstrate competitive single-thread execution. The AMD part also offers a higher base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz, compared to the Intel part's 1.40 GHz base and 3.00 GHz boost. These clock figures suggest the AMD part is better suited for lightly threaded tasks that respond to raw clock speed, though the Intel part's boost behavior and architecture may compensate in specific workloads.

For use-case splitting, the Intel Core i5-L16G7 is positioned for mobile applications, given its 7 W TDP and LPDDR4X memory support. This makes it suitable for fanless or low-power designs where sustained multicore throughput is needed within a tight thermal envelope. The AMD A10-7850K, with its 95 W TDP and desktop socket FM2+, is designed for desktop builds where power consumption is less constrained and where the unlocked multiplier allows overclocking. The AMD part's integrated Radeon R7 graphics and larger 4 MB L2 cache may favor it in scenarios involving graphics output or cache-sensitive workloads, while the Intel part's UHD Graphics 64EU and 4 MB shared L3 cache serve similar roles in its own platform.

The data indicates the Intel part wins in efficiency-oriented mobile scenarios, while the AMD part wins in desktop scenarios requiring higher clock speeds and overclocking headroom. The Intel part's 5 cores and 5 threads give it one more core than the AMD part's 4 cores and 4 threads, which may help in parallel workloads. However, the AMD part's higher clocks and larger L2 cache could give it an edge in bursty single-threaded tasks.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core i5-L16G7 is built on the Lakefield architecture, fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process node. It integrates 4,050 million transistors on a die size of 82 mm². The AMD A10-7850K uses the Steamroller architecture under the Kaveri codename, fabricated on GlobalFoundries' 28 nm process node, with 2,411 million transistors on a die size of 245 mm². The Intel part's 10 nm process allows for a much smaller die despite a higher transistor count, indicating a denser design.

The Intel Core i5-L16G7 features 5 cores and 5 threads, with a base clock of 1.40 GHz and a boost clock of 3.00 GHz. Its cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1, 512 KB of L2, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD A10-7850K has 4 cores and 4 threads, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. Its cache includes 256 KB of L1 and 4 MB of L2, with no L3 cache listed. The AMD part's larger L1 and L2 caches contrast with the Intel part's inclusion of a shared L3 cache, which may benefit workloads that share data across cores.

The Intel Core i5-L16G7 supports LPDDR4X memory over a single-channel bus, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 17.1 GB/s. The AMD A10-7850K supports DDR3 memory, with no memory bus width or bandwidth figures recorded in the database. Both parts do not support ECC memory. The Intel part provides PCIe Gen 3 with 6 lanes from the CPU, while the AMD part provides PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU, giving the AMD part more expansion bandwidth.

The Intel Core i5-L16G7 integrates UHD Graphics 64EU, while the AMD A10-7850K integrates Radeon R7 graphics. The Intel part is marked as end-of-life with a release date not recorded, while the AMD part is also end-of-life and was released on January 13, 2014. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, making it overclockable, whereas the Intel part's multiplier is locked.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specification fields. The Intel Core i5-L16G7 has 5 cores and 5 threads, while the AMD A10-7850K has 4 cores and 4 threads. Base clocks differ substantially: 1.40 GHz for the Intel part versus 3.70 GHz for the AMD part. Boost clocks are 3.00 GHz and 4.00 GHz respectively. TDP differs by a wide margin, with the Intel part rated at 7 W and the AMD part at 95 W.

The socket field is only recorded for the AMD part, which uses AMD Socket FM2+, while the Intel part has no socket listed. Process nodes differ: 10 nm for Intel versus 28 nm for AMD. Transistor counts are 4,050 million for Intel versus 2,411 million for AMD. Die sizes are 82 mm² for Intel versus 245 mm² for AMD. Cache configurations differ in L1 size, 80 KB for Intel; L2 size, 512 KB for Intel; and L3 presence, 4 MB shared for Intel versus none for AMD. Memory support differs, LPDDR4X for Intel versus DDR3 for AMD. The Intel part records a memory bandwidth of 17.1 GB/s, while the AMD part has no recorded memory bandwidth. PCIe lanes differ: 6 lanes for Intel, 16 lanes for AMD. Integrated graphics differ by name only, UHD Graphics 64EU for Intel versus Radeon R7 for AMD. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $281, which is absent for the AMD part. The multiplier unlocked status is false for Intel and true for the AMD part.

FAQ

Q: How does the average benchmark score compare between the Intel Core i5-L16G7 and the AMD A10-7850K?

A: The Intel Core i5-L16G7 has an average benchmark score of 816, while the AMD A10-7850K has an average benchmark score of 796, a 2.5% difference in favor of the Intel part.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The AMD A10-7850K has a boost clock of 4.00 GHz, which is higher than the Intel Core i5-L16G7's boost clock of 3.00 GHz.

Q: What are the core counts for each processor?

A: The Intel Core i5-L16G7 has 5 cores and 5 threads, while the AMD A10-7850K has 4 cores and 4 threads.

Q: Is the AMD A10-7850K overclockable?

A: Yes, the AMD A10-7850K has an unlocked multiplier, making overclocking possible. The Intel Core i5-L16G7 has a locked multiplier.

Q: What memory types do the two processors support?

A: The Intel Core i5-L16G7 supports LPDDR4X memory, while the AMD A10-7850K supports DDR3 memory.

Q: Which processor was released earlier in the database?

A: The AMD A10-7850K has a release date of January 13, 2014, which is the only recorded release date listed for either part in the database.