CPU
GPU
Core i5-7267U
PRO A10-9700
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 Core i5-7267U is positioned at rank 613 and the PRO A10-9700 is on rank 295, so the PRO A10-9700 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-7267U
Performance Per Dollar PRO A10-9700
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-7267U | PRO A10-9700 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-7267U | PRO A10-9700 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Core i5-7267U and PRO A10-9700
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.
PRO A10-9700
The PRO 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. 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: 3,600 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Core i5-7267U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the PRO A10-9700 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the PRO A10-9700 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Core i5-7267U versus 3.8 GHz on the PRO A10-9700 — a 8.2% clock advantage for the PRO A10-9700 (base: 3.1 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core i5-7267U uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the PRO A10-9700 uses Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-7267U scores 3,622 against the PRO A10-9700's 3,600 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i5-7267U.
| Feature | Core i5-7267U | PRO A10-9700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.8 GHz+9% |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.5 GHz+13% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 2048 kB+300% |
| Process | 14 nm-50% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) | Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 3,622 | 3,600 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-7267U uses the BGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the PRO A10-9700 uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-7267U | PRO A10-9700 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1356 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 2133 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 12 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (Core i5-7267U) / not specified (PRO A10-9700). The Core i5-7267U includes integrated graphics (Intel Iris Plus Graphics 650), while the PRO A10-9700 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-7267U targets Mobile.
| Feature | Core i5-7267U | PRO A10-9700 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel Iris Plus Graphics 650 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
| Target Use | Mobile | — |
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