CPU
GPU
Core i5-7287U
A12-9800
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 i5-7287U is positioned at rank 680 and the A12-9800 is on rank 345, so the A12-9800 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-7287U
Performance Per Dollar A12-9800
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-7287U | A12-9800 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i5-7287U | A12-9800 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i5-7287U and A12-9800
Core i5-7287U
The Core i5-7287U 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 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 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: 3,743 points. Launch price was $304.
A12-9800
The A12-9800 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 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. 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: 3,695 points. Launch price was $139.
Processing Power
The Core i5-7287U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the A12-9800 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A12-9800 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Core i5-7287U versus 4.2 GHz on the A12-9800 — a 12.7% clock advantage for the A12-9800 (base: 3.3 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Core i5-7287U uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the A12-9800 uses Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-7287U scores 3,743 against the A12-9800's 3,695 — a 1.3% lead for the Core i5-7287U. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Core i5-7287U vs 0 kB on the A12-9800.
| Feature | Core i5-7287U | A12-9800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 4.2 GHz+14% |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.8 GHz+15% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 2048 kB+300% |
| Process | 14 nm-50% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) | Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 3,743+1% | 3,695 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 635 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-7287U uses the BGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A12-9800 uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2133 on the Core i5-7287U versus DDR4-2400 on the A12-9800 — the Core i5-7287U supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A12-9800 supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 12 (Core i5-7287U) vs 8 (A12-9800) — the Core i5-7287U offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Kaby Lake-U (Core i5-7287U) and A320,B350,X370 (A12-9800).
| Feature | Core i5-7287U | A12-9800 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1356 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 2133+53225% | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 | 64 GB+209715100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 12+50% | 8 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (Core i5-7287U) vs AMD-V (A12-9800). Both include integrated graphics — Intel Iris Plus Graphics 650 (Core i5-7287U) and Radeon R7 (A12-9800) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-7287U targets Mobile, A12-9800 targets Budget. Direct competitor: A12-9800 rivals Pentium G4600.
| Feature | Core i5-7287U | A12-9800 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel Iris Plus Graphics 650 | Radeon R7 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Mobile | Budget |
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