AMD A8-7680

The AMD A8-7680 is a 4-core, 4-thread desktop processor from AMD, built for Socket FM2+ and released on October 25, 2018. It belongs to the Excavator architecture under the Carrizo codename, fabricated on a 28 nm process. Its average benchmark score of 1036 places it at the 28th percentile of all CPUs, and its four nearest rivals are separated from it by only 0.1% to 0.2%.

Benchmark Performance

Cinebench results show a consistent mid-range pattern. The A8-7680 scores 303 in Cinebench R15 multi-core, 1264 in Cinebench R20 multi-core, and 3011 in Cinebench R23 multi-core. Single-core results are 178 in Cinebench R20 and 425 in Cinebench R23. Those numbers feed an average benchmark score of 1036, which puts the chip at the 28th percentile of all CPUs in the database.

The nearestRivals list shows how tightly packed this performance tier is. The AMD A10-7890K averages 1035, a delta of 0.1% from the A8-7680. The Intel Core i3-1000NG4 also averages 1035, with a 0.1% delta. The Intel Pentium G4560 matches that exactly: 1035 average and 0.1% delta. The AMD A10-9700 averages 1034, with a 0.2% delta. In aggregate, the A8-7680 leads this cluster by a very small margin, and any single benchmark run could reorder these parts. The 28th percentile ranking makes the broader positioning clear: this is not a high-end processor, but within its immediate rivals it is essentially on par.

Single-Thread vs Multi-Thread Behavior

The A8-7680’s single-core Cinebench figures are 178 in R20 and 425 in R23. Its multi-core figures are 1264 in R20 and 3011 in R23. The jump from single-core to multi-core shows that the processor can engage all four cores effectively. Because the thread count is also four, there are no additional logical threads beyond the physical cores, so software can scale across four threads but no further.

For office work, web browsing, and other lightly threaded tasks, the single-core results are the more relevant measurements. The 178 and 425 single-core scores represent the ceiling for applications that depend on one thread. For tasks such as batch processing or multi-threaded rendering, the multi-core scores of 1264 and 3011 give a better sense of throughput. The behavior is consistent with a four-core design: moderate single-thread performance, with multi-thread performance that grows chiefly through core count rather than extra threads.

FAQ

Q: What memory type does the AMD A8-7680 support?

A: It supports DDR3 memory over a dual-channel interface, with 34.1 GB/s of memory bandwidth. ECC memory is not supported.

Q: Does the A8-7680 have L3 cache?

A: No. The cache hierarchy consists of 320 KB of L1 and 2 MB of L2, with no L3 cache present.

Q: What socket does the A8-7680 use?

A: It uses AMD Socket FM2+.

Q: What integrated graphics does the A8-7680 include?

A: It includes integrated Radeon R7 graphics.

Q: Is the A8-7680’s multiplier unlocked?

A: No. The multiplier is locked, so multiplier-based overclocking is not supported.

Q: When was the A8-7680 released, and is it still in production?

A: It was released on October 25, 2018, and its production status is Active.

How It Compares

The AMD A10-7890K is the nearest AMD rival, with an average benchmark score of 1035 and a deltaPct of 0.1%. The A8-7680’s average of 1036 puts it marginally ahead in the aggregate data, but the difference is negligible.

The Intel Core i3-1000NG4 also scores 1035 on average, with a 0.1% delta. Despite being an Intel part, its aggregate benchmark score is essentially identical to the A8-7680’s.

The Intel Pentium G4560 repeats the same pattern: an average score of 1035 and a 0.1% delta. The A8-7680 is effectively tied with this rival as well.

The AMD A10-9700 has the largest gap in the nearestRivals set, averaging 1034 with a 0.2% delta. Even this gap is minimal, leaving the A8-7680 at the top of a very close four-way race.

Power and Thermals

The A8-7680 has a TDP of 45 W, placing it in the low-power range for desktop processors. That TDP class does not require high-end cooling; a conventional air cooler is appropriate for a 45 W part. The socket is AMD Socket FM2+, so cooler mounting must be compatible with that platform. Additionally, the multiplier is locked, which prevents multiplier-based overclocking and keeps operating behavior predictable. Production status remains Active.

Architecture and Design

Architecturally, the A8-7680 uses AMD’s Excavator architecture, under the Carrizo codename. GlobalFoundries manufactures it on a 28 nm process, with 3,100 million transistors integrated on a 250 mm² die. The core layout is 4 cores and 4 threads, running at a 3.50 GHz base clock and a 3.80 GHz boost clock. The cache arrangement is 320 KB of L1 and 2 MB of L2, with no L3 cache. Memory support is DDR3 over a dual-channel bus with 34.1 GB/s bandwidth and no ECC. PCIe is Gen 3, integrated graphics are Radeon R7, and the part is designed for AMD Socket FM2+ in the desktop market segment. The listed part numbers are AD7680ACABBOX and AD7680ACABCBX.

Who Should Consider It

The A8-7680 is best suited to everyday desktop use. Its average benchmark score of 1036 and 28th percentile ranking indicate that it is not aimed at heavy multi-threaded workloads such as 3D rendering or high-end video encoding. Instead, its four cores and four threads fit office applications, web browsing, and general productivity tasks. The integrated Radeon R7 graphics allow a system to operate without a discrete GPU, which makes the platform viable for basic desktop use and less demanding games.

For software that can use all four cores, the R20 multi-core score of 1264 and R23 multi-core score of 3011 are the relevant figures. For single-threaded tasks, the R20 single-core score of 178 and R23 single-core score of 425 set expectations. The 45 W TDP and locked multiplier further point toward a simple, predictable desktop build rather than a high-performance overclocking platform.