A10 Pro-7350B vs Core i7-2677M
A10 Pro-7350B
Core i7-2677M
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 Pro-7350B is positioned at rank 597 and the Core i7-2677M is on rank 227, so the Core i7-2677M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar A10 Pro-7350B
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-2677M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A10 Pro-7350B | Core i7-2677M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A10 Pro-7350B | Core i7-2677M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
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 Pro-7350B and Core i7-2677M
A10 Pro-7350B
The A10 Pro-7350B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 June 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP3. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 MB. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,862 points. Launch price was $69.
Core i7-2677M
The Core i7-2677M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 June 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 1,875 points. Launch price was $317.
Processing Power
The A10 Pro-7350B packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i7-2677M offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the A10 Pro-7350B has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the A10 Pro-7350B versus 2.9 GHz on the Core i7-2677M — a 12.9% clock advantage for the A10 Pro-7350B (base: 2.1 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The A10 Pro-7350B uses the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture (28 nm), while the Core i7-2677M uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the A10 Pro-7350B scores 1,862 against the Core i7-2677M's 1,875 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i7-2677M. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 286 vs 562, a 65.1% lead for the Core i7-2677M that directly translates to higher frame rates.
| Feature | A10 Pro-7350B | Core i7-2677M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz+14% | 2.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz+17% | 1.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4096 kB+700% | 512 kB |
| Process | 28 nm-13% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Kaveri (2014−2015) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,862 | 1,875 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 286 | 562+97% |
Memory & Platform
The A10 Pro-7350B uses the FP3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-2677M uses BGA1023 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. The A10 Pro-7350B supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 8 (A10 Pro-7350B) vs 16 (Core i7-2677M) — the Core i7-2677M offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | A10 Pro-7350B | Core i7-2677M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP3 | BGA1023 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 16+100% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A10 Pro-7350B) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-2677M). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon R6 (A10 Pro-7350B) and HD Graphics 3000 (Core i7-2677M) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10 Pro-7350B targets Business Laptop, Core i7-2677M targets Ultrabook. Direct competitor: A10 Pro-7350B rivals Core i5-4300U; Core i7-2677M rivals A6-3420M.
| Feature | A10 Pro-7350B | Core i7-2677M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R6 | HD Graphics 3000 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Business Laptop | Ultrabook |
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