A10-9700E vs Core i7-2715QE

CPU

GPU

A10-9700E

4 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2017

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Core i7-2715QE

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3 GHz2011

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

A10-9700E

4 / 4

3,250

+0.9%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core i7-2715QE

4 / 8

3,221

0.0%

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

A10-9700E

2017

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +5.2% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 35W instead of 45W, a 10W reduction.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Core i7-2715QE.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Core i7-2715QE

2011

Why buy it

✅100% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 8) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than A10-9700E across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (3,221 vs 3,250).
❌Launch MSRP is still $378 MSRP, while A10-9700E mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌28.6% higher power demand at 45W vs 35W.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike A10-9700E.

A10-9700E

2017

Core i7-2715QE

2011

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +5.2% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Draws 35W instead of 45W, a 10W reduction.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Core i7-2715QE.

Why buy it

✅100% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 8) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer obvious downsides in this matchup outside of normal market pricing swings.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than A10-9700E across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (3,221 vs 3,250).
❌Launch MSRP is still $378 MSRP, while A10-9700E mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌28.6% higher power demand at 45W vs 35W.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike A10-9700E.

Quick Answers

So, is A10-9700E better than Core i7-2715QE?

Yes. A10-9700E is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 5.2% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.9% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, A10-9700E is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 5.2% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, A10-9700E is the better fit. You are getting 0.9% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 4 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

A10-9700E is the smarter buy by a wide margin for any fresh desktop build. A10-9700E is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $378 MSRP, and it gives you a 5.2% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. Core i7-2715QE only looks good on raw value math because it is a cheap legacy laptop CPU, not because it is a serious desktop gaming option. It simply cannot keep up with modern games, especially when the gap is already 5.2% in the shared gaming data.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

A10-9700E is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2017 vs 2011) and more multi-core headroom with 4 cores / 4 threads instead of 4/8. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Games Benchmarks

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.

A10-9700E Benchmark Check

Core i7-2715QE Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	A10-9700E	Core i7-2715QE
1080p
low	81 FPS	81 FPS
medium	81 FPS	81 FPS
high	81 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	81 FPS
1440p
low	81 FPS	81 FPS
medium	81 FPS	81 FPS
high	81 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	71 FPS
4K
low	63 FPS	62 FPS
medium	56 FPS	56 FPS
high	44 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	34 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	A10-9700E	Core i7-2715QE
1080p
low	81 FPS	81 FPS
medium	81 FPS	81 FPS
high	81 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	65 FPS
1440p
low	81 FPS	81 FPS
medium	81 FPS	77 FPS
high	81 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	59 FPS
4K
low	81 FPS	69 FPS
medium	81 FPS	62 FPS
high	74 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	53 FPS	35 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	A10-9700E	Core i7-2715QE
1080p
low	81 FPS	81 FPS
medium	81 FPS	81 FPS
high	81 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	81 FPS
1440p
low	81 FPS	81 FPS
medium	81 FPS	81 FPS
high	81 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	81 FPS
4K
low	81 FPS	81 FPS
medium	81 FPS	81 FPS
high	81 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	81 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	A10-9700E	Core i7-2715QE
1080p
low	81 FPS	81 FPS
medium	81 FPS	81 FPS
high	81 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	81 FPS
1440p
low	81 FPS	81 FPS
medium	81 FPS	81 FPS
high	81 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	81 FPS
4K
low	81 FPS	81 FPS
medium	81 FPS	81 FPS
high	81 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	81 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A10-9700E and Core i7-2715QE

A10-9700E

The A10-9700E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,250 points. Launch price was $130.

Core i7-2715QE

The Core i7-2715QE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: unknown Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 3,221 points. Launch price was $378.

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Processing Power

The A10-9700E packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core i7-2715QE's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the A10-9700E versus 3 GHz on the Core i7-2715QE — a 15.4% clock advantage for the A10-9700E (base: 3 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The A10-9700E uses the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Core i7-2715QE uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the A10-9700E scores 3,250 against the Core i7-2715QE's 3,221 — a 0.9% lead for the A10-9700E. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 600 vs 587, a 2.2% lead for the A10-9700E that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A10-9700E vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i7-2715QE.

Feature	A10-9700E	Core i7-2715QE
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz+17%	3 GHz
Base Clock	3 GHz+43%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2048 kB+700%	256K (per core)
Process	28 nm-13%	32 nm
Architecture	Bristol Ridge (2016−2019)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	3,250	3,221
Geekbench 6 Single	600+2%	587

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Memory & Platform

The A10-9700E uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-2715QE uses BGA1023 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2400 on the A10-9700E versus DDR3-1600 on the Core i7-2715QE — the A10-9700E supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A10-9700E supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 8 (A10-9700E) vs 16 (Core i7-2715QE) — the Core i7-2715QE offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: A320,B350,X370 (A10-9700E) and QM67,HM65 (Core i7-2715QE).

Feature	A10-9700E	Core i7-2715QE
Socket	AM4	BGA1023
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2400+33%	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB+300%	16 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	Yes
PCIe Lanes	8	16+100%

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A10-9700E) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-2715QE). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon R7 (A10-9700E) and HD Graphics 3000 (Core i7-2715QE) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10-9700E targets Low Power, Core i7-2715QE targets Embedded/Industrial. Direct competitor: A10-9700E rivals Pentium G4560T; Core i7-2715QE rivals Embedded R-Series.

Feature	A10-9700E	Core i7-2715QE
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Radeon R7	HD Graphics 3000
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	AMD-V	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	Low Power	Embedded/Industrial