AMD A10-7860K vs Intel Pentium G4560T Comparison
AMD A10-7860K
Pentium G4560T
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Analysis: AMD A10-7860K vs Intel Pentium G4560T
The Verdict
The recorded data presents a split decision, but with a clear direction. The AMD A10-7860K wins 5 of the 7 recorded head-to-head benchmarks, all of which are Cinebench tests. The Intel Pentium G4560T wins the 2 Geekbench tests. The A10-7860K's advantage in Cinebench is consistent, with deltas between 9% and 9.3%. The Pentium G4560T's advantage in Geekbench is larger, with a 10.8% delta in multi-core and a substantial 24.7% delta in single-core. Users running applications that scale like the Cinebench workloads should prefer the A10-7860K. Users running applications that resemble the Geekbench workloads should prefer the Pentium G4560T. Both processors sit at the 24th percentile of all CPUs in the database, meaning they are contemporaries in overall standing despite their differing architectures.
Architecture Differences
The two processors come from different design philosophies. The AMD A10-7860K is built on the Steamroller architecture, codenamed Godaveri, using a 28 nm process from GlobalFoundries. It has 4 physical cores and 4 threads, with no simultaneous multithreading. The Intel Pentium G4560T uses the Kaby Lake architecture, built on a 14 nm process from Intel. It has 2 physical cores and 4 threads, relying on Hyper-Threading to reach the same thread count as the AMD part.
The cache layouts diverge significantly. The A10-7860K has 256 KB of L1 cache and 4 MB of L2 cache, with no L3 cache. The Pentium G4560T has 64 KB of L1 per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 3 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD chip has a larger aggregate L2, while the Intel chip adds the L3 tier that the AMD part lacks entirely.
Memory support differs as well. The A10-7860K supports DDR3 memory with a recorded bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. The Pentium G4560T supports DDR4 memory with a recorded bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. The Intel part has a 12.6% higher theoretical memory bandwidth. Both run dual-channel memory buses. Neither supports ECC memory.
The integrated graphics are different generations. The A10-7860K carries a Radeon R7 iGPU, while the Pentium G4560T carries Intel HD 610. The A10-7860K has an unlocked multiplier, making it a candidate for overclocking, while the Pentium G4560T does not. The A10-7860K is end-of-life and uses the AMD Socket FM2+, while the Pentium G4560T is active and uses Intel Socket 1151. The A10-7860K has a TDP of 65 W, while the Pentium G4560T draws 35 W, a 46% lower thermal envelope for Intel.
Where Each One Wins
The A10-7860K is the stronger option for Cinebench-derived workloads. Across Cinebench R15 multi-core, R20 multi-core, R20 single-core, R23 multi-core, and R23 single-core, the AMD part wins every test with deltas ranging from 9% to 9.3%. This consistency across both multi-threaded and single-threaded Cinebench tests suggests that the Steamroller cores, despite their older process node, deliver a measurable performance edge in this rendering workload.
The Pentium G4560T wins in Geekbench. The multi-core score of 1237 versus 1103 represents a 10.8% lead, and the single-core score of 594 versus 447 represents a 24.7% lead. This is a much larger single-core advantage than the Cinebench tests show, and it indicates that the Kaby Lake architecture has a significantly stronger per-thread performance profile in this particular benchmark suite. The Geekbench single-core result is the largest margin in the entire head-to-head dataset.
The practical split is workload-dependent. The A10-7860K is the pick for Cinebench-style rendering, where its four physical cores appear to outperform the Pentium's two cores with four threads. The Pentium G4560T is the pick for Geekbench-style general-purpose tests, where its newer architecture and higher memory bandwidth produce a decisive single-core win. The thermal envelope also favors Intel, with the 35 W TDP making it more suitable for compact or low-power systems, though the A10-7860K's 65 W TDP is still within desktop norms.
FAQ
Q: Which processor has more physical cores?
A: The AMD A10-7860K has 4 physical cores and 4 threads. The Intel Pentium G4560T has 2 physical cores and 4 threads.
Q: How do the processors compare in single-core performance?
A: The results are mixed. The A10-7860K wins Cinebench R20 single-core with a score of 164 versus 150, a 9.3% lead, and Cinebench R23 single-core with 392 versus 359, a 9.2% lead. The Pentium G4560T wins Geekbench single-core with 594 versus 447, a 24.7% lead.
Q: Which processor has a lower TDP?
A: The Intel Pentium G4560T has a TDP of 35 W, while the AMD A10-7860K has a TDP of 65 W.
Q: What type of memory does each support?
A: The AMD A10-7860K supports DDR3 memory. The Intel Pentium G4560T supports DDR4 memory. The Intel part also has a higher recorded memory bandwidth at 38.4 GB/s versus 34.1 GB/s.
Q: Is the AMD A10-7860K still in production?
A: No, the A10-7860K is marked as end-of-life in the database. The Intel Pentium G4560T is marked as active.
Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?
A: Neither the AMD A10-7860K nor the Intel Pentium G4560T supports ECC memory.
Q: Can the A10-7860K be overclocked?
A: Yes, the A10-7860K has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel Pentium G4560T does not have an unlocked multiplier.
Head-to-Head Benchmarks
The A10-7860K dominates the Cinebench suite. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD part scores 279 against 256, a 9% lead. In Cinebench R20 multi-core, the gap widens slightly to 9.2%, with scores of 1166 and 1068. The single-core Cinebench tests follow the same pattern. Cinebench R20 single-core shows 164 versus 150, a 9.3% delta. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows 2778 versus 2544, a 9.2% delta, and Cinebench R23 single-core shows 392 versus 359, also a 9.2% delta. The consistency here is notable: every Cinebench result falls within a narrow 9% to 9.3% band, regardless of single-core or multi-core workload. This suggests the AMD architecture has a uniform efficiency advantage in this rendering engine.
The Pentium G4560T takes the Geekbench tests with larger margins. In Geekbench multi-core, the Intel part scores 1237 against 1103, a 10.8% delta. In Geekbench single-core, the Intel part scores 594 against 447, a 24.7% delta. The single-core Geekbench result is the standout number in the entire comparison. A 24.7% lead is more than 2.5 times the largest Cinebench delta, and it indicates that the Kaby Lake core, with its 14 nm process and 3 MB of L3 cache, has a substantial per-thread performance advantage in this benchmark. The multi-core Geekbench delta of 10.8% is also larger than any Cinebench delta, reinforcing that the Intel architecture performs differently depending on the test methodology.
The average benchmark scores in the database place the A10-7860K at 904 and the Pentium G4560T at 887. The A10-7860K's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-940 at 903 (0.1% delta), the Intel Core i5-5350U at 903 (0.1% delta), the Intel Core i5-4258U at 902 (0.2% delta), and the Intel Core i3-4330T at 908 (-0.4% delta). The Pentium G4560T's nearest rivals include the AMD PRO A8-8650B at 887 (0% delta), the Intel Xeon X5550 at 888 (-0.1% delta), the Intel Core i7-860 at 886 (0.1% delta), and the Intel Core i3-6100 at 888 (-0.2% delta). The average scores are close, with only a 1.9% difference between the two parts, but the head-to-head tests reveal a more complex picture.
Specification Differences
The two processors differ across nearly every major specification category. The A10-7860K uses the AMD Socket FM2+, while the Pentium G4560T uses Intel Socket 1151. The A10-7860K is built on the Steamroller architecture at 28 nm, while the Pentium G4560T is built on Kaby Lake at 14 nm. The A10-7860K is manufactured by GlobalFoundries, while the Pentium G4560T is manufactured by Intel.
The core configuration differs: 4 cores and 4 threads for AMD, 2 cores and 4 threads for Intel. The base clock is 3.60 GHz for the A10-7860K, with a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. The Pentium G4560T has a base clock of 2.90 GHz and no boost clock. The TDP differs significantly: 65 W for AMD, 35 W for Intel.
The cache hierarchy is fundamentally different. The A10-7860K has 256 KB of L1 cache and 4 MB of L2 cache, with no L3 cache. The Pentium G4560T has 64 KB of L1 per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 3 MB of shared L3 cache. The transistor count and die size are recorded only for the A10-7860K: 2,411 million transistors on a 245 mm² die.
Memory support splits by generation. The A10-7860K supports DDR3 with a bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. The Pentium G4560T supports DDR4 with a bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both use dual-channel memory buses. The integrated graphics differ: Radeon R7 for AMD, Intel HD 610 for Intel. The A10-7860K has an unlocked multiplier; the Pentium G4560T does not. The A10-7860K is end-of-life, while the Pentium G4560T is active. The release dates are close, with the A10-7860K released in early 2016 and the Pentium G4560T in early 2017.