AMD A10 9700E 4-core AM4
AMD
41 Overall Score
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Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4
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40 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
AMD A10 9700E 4-core AM4
82 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews
This budget APU is widely praised for its excellent value, running cool and handling everyday tasks, light gaming, and even software development without breaking a sweat. Users appreciate the AM4 upgrade path, though some note the stock cooler is a bit whiny and recommend an aftermarket one for overclocking. A few caveats include the limited L2 cache and the need for 2400 MHz RAM specifically, as faster RAM downclocked can cause crashes.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Runs cool under load
- AM4 upgrade path
- Handles light gaming
- Good for everyday tasks
Cons
- Stock cooler is whiny
- Limited L2 cache
- Requires 2400 MHz RAM
- Aftermarket cooler recommended for OC
Value for money 5
Thermal performance 3
Stock cooler 3
Am4 upgrade path 3
L2 cache 2
Ram compatibility 1
Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| AMD A10 9700E | Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | A10 | Ryzen 3 |
| Model | 9700E | 1200 |
| Codename | Bristol Ridge | Zen |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 28 | 14★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| P-cores | — | 4★ |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 2 | 2 |
| L3 Cache | — | 8★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 3★ | — |
| ECC | — | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 16★ |
| TDP | 35★ | 270 |
| Unlocked | ✓ | ✓ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | AMD Radeon R7 | — |
Pros & Cons
AMD A10 9700E 4-core AM4
- Strong feature (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong platform (73rd percentile)
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Below average ai (30th percentile)
- Below average multi thread (31st percentile)
Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average efficiency (33rd percentile)
Pricing
AMD A10 9700E 4-core AM40.318score per dollar
vs
Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM40.443score per dollar
Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4 offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: AMD A10 9700E
Scores 41 overall, wins 2 of 6 usage categories and 3 of 25 specs.
