CPU
GPU
A8-7680
Core i7-2657M
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-2657M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A8-7680 | Core i7-2657M |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A8-7680 | Core i7-2657M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i7-2657M
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 i7-2657M
The Core i7-2657M 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 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 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: 3,491 points. Launch price was $317.
Processing Power
The A8-7680 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i7-2657M offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the A8-7680 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the A8-7680 versus 2.7 GHz on the Core i7-2657M — a 33.8% clock advantage for the A8-7680 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The A8-7680 uses the Excavator (2017−2018) architecture (28 nm), while the Core i7-2657M uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the A8-7680 scores 3,523 against the Core i7-2657M's 3,491 — a 0.9% lead for the A8-7680.
| Feature | A8-7680 | Core i7-2657M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+41% | 2.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+119% | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512 kB |
| Process | 28 nm-13% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Excavator (2017−2018) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 3,523 | 3,491 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 535 |
Memory & Platform
The A8-7680 uses the FM2+ socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-2657M uses BGA1023 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2133 on the A8-7680 versus DDR3-1333 on the Core i7-2657M — the A8-7680 supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A8-7680 supports up to 64 of RAM compared to 8 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: FM2+ (A8-7680) and HM65,HM67,QM67,QS67,UM67 (Core i7-2657M).
| Feature | A8-7680 | Core i7-2657M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2+ | BGA1023 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 2133+71000% | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 | 8 GB+13107100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (A8-7680) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-2657M). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon R7 Graphics (A8-7680) and HD Graphics 3000 (Core i7-2657M) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-2657M targets Ultrabook. Direct competitor: A8-7680 rivals Core i3-4150; Core i7-2657M rivals A6-3420M.
| Feature | A8-7680 | Core i7-2657M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R7 Graphics | HD Graphics 3000 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Ultrabook |
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