CPU
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A8-7680
Core i3-8130U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-8130U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A8-7680 | Core i3-8130U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Excavator (2017−2018) / 28 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A8-7680 | Core i3-8130U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A8-7680 and Core i3-8130U
A8-7680
The A8-7680 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 26 October 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Excavator (2017−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,523 points. Launch price was $56.
Core i3-8130U
The Core i3-8130U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 13 February 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,521 points. Launch price was $281.
Processing Power
The A8-7680 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i3-8130U offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the A8-7680 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the A8-7680 versus 3.4 GHz on the Core i3-8130U — a 11.1% clock advantage for the A8-7680 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The A8-7680 uses the Excavator (2017−2018) architecture (28 nm), while the Core i3-8130U uses Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A8-7680 scores 3,523 against the Core i3-8130U's 3,521 — a 0.1% lead for the A8-7680.
| Feature | A8-7680 | Core i3-8130U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+12% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+59% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm | 14 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Excavator (2017−2018) | Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 3,523 | 3,521 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,050 |
Memory & Platform
The A8-7680 uses the FM2+ socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-8130U uses BGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2133 on the A8-7680 versus DDR4-2400 on the Core i3-8130U — the A8-7680 supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A8-7680 supports up to 64 of RAM compared to 32 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (A8-7680) vs 12 (Core i3-8130U) — the A8-7680 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | A8-7680 | Core i3-8130U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2+ | BGA1356 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 2133+53225% | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 | 32 GB+52428700% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+33% | 12 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (A8-7680) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-8130U). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon R7 Graphics (A8-7680) and UHD Graphics 620 (Core i3-8130U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-8130U targets Mainstream Laptop. Direct competitor: A8-7680 rivals Core i3-4150; Core i3-8130U rivals Ryzen 3 2200U.
| Feature | A8-7680 | Core i3-8130U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R7 Graphics | UHD Graphics 620 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Mainstream Laptop |
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