A10-9700
VS
Core i5-7267U

A10-9700 vs Core i5-7267U

AMD

A10-9700

4 Cores4 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2017
VS
Intel

Core i5-7267U

2 Cores4 Thrd28 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The A10-9700 is positioned at rank 771 and the Core i5-7267U is on rank 613, so the Core i5-7267U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar A10-9700

#1
Ryzen 9 7950X
MSRP: $194|Avg: $20
14815%
#2
Core i9-10900T
MSRP: $120|Avg: $5
13999%
#3
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
MSRP: $423|Avg: $5
10164%
#4
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85
3062%
#5
Ryzen 9 9950X
MSRP: $649|Avg: $129
2426%
#6
Ryzen 5 8400F
MSRP: $303|Avg: $55
2122%
#7
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $60
1215%
#8
Ryzen 5 2600X
MSRP: $229|Avg: $55
1199%
#9
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
1092%
#10
Core Ultra 5 245KF
MSRP: $294|Avg: $189
1092%
#11
Ryzen 5 5500
MSRP: $159|Avg: $85
1080%
#12
Ryzen 5 3600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $80
1051%
#13
Core i3-9100E
MSRP: $202|Avg: $30
1036%
#14
Core Ultra 5 245K
MSRP: $319|Avg: $200
1032%
#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
1022%
#291
Core i9-7900X
MSRP: $999|Avg: $188
99%
#771
A10-9700
MSRP: $169|Avg: $40
100%
#772
Core i5-2400
MSRP: $184|Avg: $25
100%
#773
Core i7-5775C
MSRP: $366|Avg: $150
100%
#775
Pentium G2140
MSRP: $100|Avg: $95
99%
#776
Core i7-4790T
MSRP: $303|Avg: $102
99%
#777
Core i5-2320
MSRP: $177|Avg: $22
99%
#778
Celeron E3500
MSRP: $62|Avg: $10
99%
#779
Pentium G2030
MSRP: $85|Avg: $85
99%
#780
Athlon II X2 260
MSRP: $60|Avg: $12
99%
#781
Athlon II X3 445
MSRP: $87|Avg: $15
99%
#783
Core i5-2310
MSRP: $177|Avg: $12
98%
#784
Core i5-5675C
MSRP: $276|Avg: $66
98%
#785
Core i5-2380P
MSRP: $177|Avg: $25
98%
#786
Core i5-4690
MSRP: $272|Avg: $120
98%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-7267U

#601
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
810%
#602
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
798%
#603
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
733%
#604
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
729%
#605
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
723%
#607
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
698%
#608
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
669%
#609
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
668%
#610
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
650%
#613
Core i5-7267U
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#622
Athlon II P320
MSRP: $50|Avg: $15
98%
#625
Core 3 N355
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
97%
#628
Core i5-1335UE
MSRP: $312|Avg: $312
96%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The A10-9700 leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i5-7267U is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1.9% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightA10-9700Core i5-7267U
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($40)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm)
✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightA10-9700Core i5-7267U
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($40)
More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A10-9700 and Core i5-7267U

AMD

A10-9700

The A10-9700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,555 points. Launch price was $90.

Intel

Core i5-7267U

The Core i5-7267U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,622 points. Launch price was $304.

Processing Power

The A10-9700 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-7267U offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the A10-9700 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the A10-9700 versus 3.5 GHz on the Core i5-7267U — a 8.2% clock advantage for the A10-9700 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The A10-9700 uses the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Core i5-7267U uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A10-9700 scores 3,555 against the Core i5-7267U's 3,622 — a 1.9% lead for the Core i5-7267U. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A10-9700 vs 4 MB on the Core i5-7267U.

FeatureA10-9700Core i5-7267U
Cores / Threads
4 / 4+100%
2 / 4
Boost Clock
3.8 GHz+9%
3.5 GHz
Base Clock
3.5 GHz+13%
3.1 GHz
L3 Cache
0 kB
4 MB
L2 Cache
2048 kB+300%
512 kB
Process
28 nm
14 nm-50%
Architecture
Bristol Ridge (2016−2019)
Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
PassMark
3,555
3,622+2%
Geekbench 6 Single
642
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Memory & Platform

The A10-9700 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-7267U uses BGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2400 on the A10-9700 versus 2133 on the Core i5-7267U — the Core i5-7267U supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A10-9700 supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 8 (A10-9700) vs 12 (Core i5-7267U) — the Core i5-7267U offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: A320,B350,X370 (A10-9700) and Kaby Lake-U (Core i5-7267U).

FeatureA10-9700Core i5-7267U
Socket
AM4
BGA1356
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR4-2400
2133+53225%
Max RAM Capacity
64 GB+209715100%
32
RAM Channels
2
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
8
12+50%
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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A10-9700) vs true (Core i5-7267U). Both include integrated graphics Radeon R7 (A10-9700) and Intel Iris Plus Graphics 650 (Core i5-7267U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10-9700 targets Budget, Core i5-7267U targets Mobile. Direct competitor: A10-9700 rivals Pentium G4560.

FeatureA10-9700Core i5-7267U
Integrated GPU
Yes
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon R7
Intel Iris Plus Graphics 650
Unlocked
No
No
AVX-512
No
No
Virtualization
AMD-V
true
Target Use
Budget
Mobile