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AMD 7th Gen AMD PRO A10-9730B APU vs AMD 7th Gen FX 9800P APU: Comparison
7th Gen AMD PRO A10-9730B APU vs 7th Gen FX 9800P APU: the p-core boost clock difference
They are built to different briefs, and p-core boost clock shows it, 7th Gen AMD PRO A10-9730B APU Up to 3.5 GHz against 7th Gen FX 9800P APU 3.6 GHz. P-core base clock is not the same on both, 2.8 GHz on the 7th Gen AMD PRO A10-9730B APU versus 2.7 GHz on the 7th Gen FX 9800P APU. Tdp is not the same on both, 35 W on the 7th Gen AMD PRO A10-9730B APU versus 15 W on the 7th Gen FX 9800P APU. They differ on igpu too, R7 on the 7th Gen AMD PRO A10-9730B APU versus AMD Radeon R7 Graphics on the 7th Gen FX 9800P APU. They differ on base power too, 25/45W on the 7th Gen AMD PRO A10-9730B APU versus 15 W on the 7th Gen FX 9800P APU. There is a split on memory type as well, DDR4, 2-Channel, Up to 2400 MT/s on the 7th Gen AMD PRO A10-9730B APU versus DDR4 on the 7th Gen FX 9800P APU.
7th Gen AMD PRO A10-9730B APU vs 7th Gen FX 9800P APU: which one fits your build
The 7th Gen AMD PRO A10-9730B APU suits PRO A-Series platform upgrades or repairs and budget legacy builds, though it is not the pick for modern gaming or productivity workloads and new builds. Buy the 7th Gen FX 9800P APU for FX-Series platform upgrades or repairs and budget legacy builds, though it is the wrong buy for modern gaming or productivity workloads and new builds.
Where the two are identical
Where they agree, they agree completely, total cores, performance cores, efficiency cores, integrated graphics and socket included, so the decision does not turn on any of those. They match on 5 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Form Factor the same on the 7th Gen AMD PRO A10-9730B APU and 7th Gen FX 9800P APU?
It is. Both are listed at Laptops, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Form Factor
- AMD 7th Gen AMD PRO A10-9730B APU
- Laptops
- AMD 7th Gen FX 9800P APU
- Laptops
Codename
- AMD 7th Gen AMD PRO A10-9730B APU
- Bristol Ridge
- AMD 7th Gen FX 9800P APU
- Bristol Ridge
Release Year
- AMD 7th Gen AMD PRO A10-9730B APU
- 2016
- AMD 7th Gen FX 9800P APU
- 2016
TDP
- AMD 7th Gen AMD PRO A10-9730B APU
- 35 W
- AMD 7th Gen FX 9800P APU
- 15 W
iGPU
- AMD 7th Gen AMD PRO A10-9730B APU
- R7 (6 cores, up to 900 MHz)
- AMD 7th Gen FX 9800P APU
- AMD Radeon R7 Graphics
Market Segment
- AMD 7th Gen AMD PRO A10-9730B APU
- Laptop
- AMD 7th Gen FX 9800P APU
- Laptop
Socket
- AMD 7th Gen AMD PRO A10-9730B APU
- FP4
- AMD 7th Gen FX 9800P APU
- FP4
Process Node
- AMD 7th Gen AMD PRO A10-9730B APU
- 28 nm
- AMD 7th Gen FX 9800P APU
- 28nm
Total Cores
- AMD 7th Gen AMD PRO A10-9730B APU
- 4
- AMD 7th Gen FX 9800P APU
- 4
Performance Cores
- AMD 7th Gen AMD PRO A10-9730B APU
- 4
- AMD 7th Gen FX 9800P APU
- 4
Efficiency Cores
- AMD 7th Gen AMD PRO A10-9730B APU
- 0
- AMD 7th Gen FX 9800P APU
- 0
P-Core Base Clock
- AMD 7th Gen AMD PRO A10-9730B APU
- 2.8 GHz
- AMD 7th Gen FX 9800P APU
- 2.7 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- AMD 7th Gen AMD PRO A10-9730B APU
- Up to 3.5 GHz
- AMD 7th Gen FX 9800P APU
- 3.6 GHz
Unlocked Multiplier
- AMD 7th Gen AMD PRO A10-9730B APU
- No
- AMD 7th Gen FX 9800P APU
- No
L2 Cache
- AMD 7th Gen AMD PRO A10-9730B APU
- 2 MB
- AMD 7th Gen FX 9800P APU
- 2 MB
Base Power
- AMD 7th Gen AMD PRO A10-9730B APU
- 25/45W
- AMD 7th Gen FX 9800P APU
- 15 W
Memory Type
- AMD 7th Gen AMD PRO A10-9730B APU
- DDR4, 2-Channel, Up to 2400 MT/s
- AMD 7th Gen FX 9800P APU
- DDR4
Integrated Graphics
- AMD 7th Gen AMD PRO A10-9730B APU
- Yes
- AMD 7th Gen FX 9800P APU
- Yes
Which one should you pick?
Choose AMD 7th Gen AMD PRO A10-9730B APU if you want the higher L2 cache (2 MB vs 2 MB).
Choose AMD 7th Gen FX 9800P APU if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.