Performance comparison: which is faster?
AMD A10-7890K (AMD, 2016) and AMD A6-7470K (AMD, 2015) are compared here. Compare not only scores, but also whether the motherboard can be reused and which GPU class is balanced with each CPU.
Overall performance: A10-7890K is about 81.3% faster
Both use the same FM2+ socket, so they can be installed on the same motherboard. For games, performance balance with the GPU (guideline CPU:GPU = 0.9:1) matters more than CPU speed alone.
Relative performance score (higher is faster). Actual speed varies by workload, cooling, and memory configuration.
| Item | A10-7890K | A6-7470K |
|---|---|---|
| Performance Score | 5,800 | 3,200 |
| Generation | A-Series | A-Series |
| Socket | FM2+ | FM2+ |
| Release Year | 2016 | 2015 |
| Type | Desktop | Desktop |
| Compatible GPU Example | Radeon RX 570 | Radeon HD 7850 |
| If You Want To... | Recommended |
|---|---|
| Prioritize maximum speed for heavy work or a high-end GPU | A10-7890K |
| Upgrade while reusing the current motherboard | Either works (same FM2+ socket) |
| Prioritize value and adequate performance | A6-7470K (the lower model is often sufficient) |
A10-7890K is about 81.3% higher by score (A10-7890K: 5800 points / A6-7470K: 3200 points). For gaming, the GPU tier usually matters more than a few percent of CPU difference. For CPU-heavy work such as video editing and streaming, choose the faster CPU.
Both are A-Series-generation CPUs.Both use the same FM2+ socket, so they can be installed on the same motherboard.
Using our CPU:GPU = 0.9:1 guideline, Radeon RX 570 pairs well with A10-7890K and Radeon HD 7850 pairs well with A6-7470K. If either GPU is too strong or too weak, one part holds the other back.
