Testseek.co.uk have collected 64 expert reviews of the AMD A8-3870K 3.0GHz Socket FM1 and the average rating is 76%. Scroll down and see all reviews for AMD A8-3870K 3.0GHz Socket FM1.
February 2012
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The editors liked
Unlocked multipler
Discrete class integrated graphics
Overclocking potential on CPU + GPU
Affordable
Absolute performance of integrated graphics chip
The editors didn't like
Limited upgrade options
Power use
Processor could be faster
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Published: 2012-09-27, Author: Marco , review by: hothardware.com
Power efficiency has also been improved on these Trinity-based desktop APUs, but Intel's architectural and manufacturing advantages give them a huge edge in power. Idle power consumption was similar across all of the platform, but under load the A10-5800K...
This CPU is perfect for a HTPC, you can get a very well performing HTPC that even allows for gaming at lower resolutions. For about 300$ you can get a complete computer that performs very well for that kind of money. Overall performance was good and i...
Abstract: Recently, we have devoted much attention to the APU, which is one of the largest inovations that AMD has introduced to the IT industry. Placing a serious graphics system inside a processor is the great success of this company wich dosn't hide their pri...
The addition of an unlocked multiplier is always a fantastic tool to have at your disposal if you're keen on this overclocking malarkey. We're still a little bitter about the fact that overclocking Intel's budget CPUs is so limited too - imagine a Pent...
Minor performance increase, CPU Overclock Mediocre for Unlocked Processor, HiTech Legion Silver Award, Discuss this review in our forums
When looking at the Lynx platform as a whole, the market is perfect for a mainstream user, and not anyone else. This is where I am a bit puzzled about the release of an "unlocked" Llano processor. Enthusiast and high end users aren't going to be buying...
General Compute Performance Below Intel, More Performance Available For Minimal Additional Investment
With the A8-3870K Black Edition running at overclocked CPU / GPU frequencies of 3.5GHz / 800MHz, the APU offered performance much higher than stock. In fact, while overclocked, the A8-3870K was able to approach the performance level of an even higher cloc...
The release of Llano was exactly what AMD needed in June. Platforms were stagnant and Bulldozer has proven to be a mixed bag at the upper performance end. But the mainstream is where the profits tend to be made, and those target consumers aren’t prone ...
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Published: 2012-01-18, Author: Matthew , review by: pcmag.com
Unlocked multiplier allows independent overclocking of CPU and GPU components. Improved performance over predecessor. Supports DirectX 11 video.
Still not a replacement for discrete video cards
AMD's top-of-the-line Fusion refresh APU, the A8-3870K, offers lots of overclocking opportunities, but remains an imperfect standalone solution....
Any Llano Lynx based platform (A4, A6 and series A8 APUs) offers value for money really. The strong point of Llano obviously is the embedded GPU and, combined with their A75 chipset, features like native SATA-600 and USB 3.0 support. Next to that, the pow...
