AMD A12-9800E vs AMD Phenom II X3 740 Black
A side-by-side spec comparison of the AMD A12-9800E and the AMD Phenom II X3 740 Black. We line up every specification and score the ones that matter most in this category — weighted, not a raw count of specs won — to reach an overall verdict so you can decide which cpu / processor is right for your build.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 35W | 95W |
| Cores | 4 | 3 |
| Socket | AM4 | AM3 |
| L3 Cache | 0 MB | 6 MB |
| Threads | 8 | 6 |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 3 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Excavator | K10 |
| Integrated Graphics | Radeon R7 (on-die) | None |
Winner: AMD A12-9800E — driven by Cores (4), Boost Clock (3.8 GHz), Threads (8)
AMD A12-9800E
10
performance points
AMD Phenom II X3 740 Black
2
performance points
Winner is scored by weighting the specs that matter most in this category (not a raw count of specs won).
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