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