AMD A8-6600k vs A8-5600K — Pangoly
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| Store | Price | |
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10 Stück AMD A8-Serie A8-5600K CPU verwe. ..10 Stück AMD A8-Serie A8-5600K CPU verwendet 4-Core 4-Thread Desktop-Prozessor 3,6 GHz 4M 100W Sockel FM2 |
€109 | ||
Intel Core i5-6600K
| Product | Store | Price | |
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| Intel Core i5-6600K 3,5GHz Boxed CPU | €49 | ||
| Intel Core ® ™ i5-6600K Processor (6M Ca…Intel Core ® ™ i5-6600K Processor (6M Cache, up to 3.90 GHz) 3.5GHz 6MB L3 Prozessor (up to 3.90 GHz), Intel® Core™ i5 der sechsten Generation, 3,5 GHz, LGA 1151 (Socket H 4), PC, 14 nm, i5-6600K | €73 | ||
| Intel Core i5-6600K Prozessor 3,5 GHz 6M…Intel Core i5-6600K Prozessor 3,5 GHz 6MB Smart Cache – Prozessoren (Intel® CoreTM i5 der 6. Generation, 3,5 GHz, LGA 1151 (h5 Steckplatz), PC, 14 nm, i5-6600K) | €81 | ||
| Intel Core I5-6600K 3,5GHz LGA1151 6MB C…Intel Core I5-6600K 3,5GHz LGA1151 6MB Cache Boxed | €90 | ||
Intel Core i5-6600K Prozessor, 4-Core, 3. ..Intel Core i5-6600K Prozessor, 4-Core, 3.5GHz (Bis zu 3.9GHz), Unlocked, LGA1151 |
€48 | ||
| INTEL Core i5-6600K 3,5GHz LGA1151 6MB C…INTEL Core i5-6600K 3,5GHz LGA1151 6MB Cache Tray | €78 | ||
| Intel Core i3 i5 i7 Xeon Dual Quad-Core …Intel Core i3 i5 i7 Xeon Dual Quad-Core 3M 6M 8M ; CPU ; Prozessor ; LGA1151 | €80 | ||
| Intel Core CPU i5-6600K SR2BV 3,50 GHZ L…Intel Core CPU i5-6600K SR2BV 3,50 GHZ LGA 1151 Prozessor | €63 | ||
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Performance
CPU speed
4 x 3.6GHz
4 x 3.5GHz
The CPU speed indicates how many processing cycles per second can be executed by a CPU, considering all of its cores (processing units). It is calculated by adding the clock rates of each core or, in the case of multi-core processors employing different microarchitectures, of each group of cores.
CPU threads
More threads result in faster performance and better multitasking.
turbo clock speed
3.9GHz
3.9GHz
When the CPU is running below its limitations, it can boost to a higher clock speed in order to give increased performance.
Has an unlocked multiplier
✔AMD A8-5600K
✔Intel Core i5-6600K
Some processors come with an unlocked multiplier which makes them easy to overclock, allowing you to gain increased performance in games and other apps.
L2 cache
A larger L2 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.
L3 cache
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD A8-5600K)
A larger L3 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.
L1 cache
A larger L1 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.
L2 core
1MB/core
0.2MB/core
More data can be stored in the L2 cache for access by each core of the CPU.
L3 core
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD A8-5600K)
1.5MB/core
More data can be stored in the L3 cache for access by each core of the CPU.
Benchmarks
PassMark result
This benchmark measures the performance of the CPU using multiple threads.
PassMark result (single)
This benchmark measures the performance of the CPU using a single thread.
Cinebench R20 (multi) result
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD A8-5600K)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-6600K)
Cinebench R20 is a benchmark tool that measures a CPU’s multi-core performance by rendering a 3D scene.
Cinebench R20 (single) result
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD A8-5600K)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-6600K)
Cinebench R20 is a benchmark tool that measures a CPU’s single-core performance by rendering a 3D scene.
Geekbench 5 result (multi)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD A8-5600K)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-6600K)
Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor’s multi-core performance.
(Source: Primate Labs, 2023)
Geekbench 5 result (single)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD A8-5600K)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-6600K)
Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor’s single-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2023)
Blender (bmw27) result
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD A8-5600K)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-6600K)
The Blender (bmw27) benchmark measures the performance of a processor by rendering a 3D scene. More powerful processors can render the scene in less time.
Blender (classroom) result
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD A8-5600K)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-6600K)
The Blender (classroom) benchmark measures the performance of a processor by rendering a 3D scene. More powerful processors can render the scene in less time.
performance per watt
Unknown.
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Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-6600K)
This means the CPU is more efficient, giving a greater amount of performance for each watt of power used.
Integrated graphics
GPU clock speed
760MHz
350MHz
The graphics processing unit (GPU) has a higher clock speed.
GPU turbo
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD A8-5600K)
1150MHz
When the GPU is running below its limitations, it can boost to a higher clock speed in order to give increased performance.
GPU execution units
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD A8-5600K)
A graphics processing unit (GPU) with a greater number of execution units can deliver better graphics.
supported displays
Using multiple displays you can create a larger workspace, making it easier to work across multiple apps.
DirectX version
DirectX is used in games, with newer versions supporting better graphics.
OpenGL version
OpenGL is used in games, with newer versions supporting better graphics.
OpenCL version
Some apps use OpenCL to apply the power of the graphics processing unit (GPU) for non-graphical computing. Newer versions introduce more functionality and better performance.
texture mapping units (TMUs)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD A8-5600K)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-6600K)
TMUs take textures and map them to the geometry of a 3D scene. More TMUs will typically mean that texture information is processed faster.
render output units (ROPs)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD A8-5600K)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-6600K)
The ROPs are responsible for some of the final steps of the rendering process, writing the final pixel data to memory and carrying out other tasks such as anti-aliasing to improve the look of graphics.
Memory
RAM speed
1866MHz
2133MHz
It can support faster memory, which will give quicker system performance.
maximum memory bandwidth
21GB/s
34.1GB/s
This is the maximum rate that data can be read from or stored into memory.
DDR memory version
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD A8-5600K)
DDR (Double Data Rate) memory is the most common type of RAM. Newer versions of DDR memory support higher maximum speeds and are more energy-efficient.
memory channels
More memory channels increases the speed of data transfer between the memory and the CPU.
maximum memory amount
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD A8-5600K)
The maximum amount of memory (RAM) supported.
bus transfer rate
5.4GT/s
The bus is responsible for transferring data between different components of a computer or device.
Supports ECC memory
✖AMD A8-5600K
✖Intel Core i5-6600K
Error-correcting code memory can detect and correct data corruption. It is used when is it essential to avoid corruption, such as scientific computing or when running a server.
eMMC version
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD A8-5600K)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-6600K)
A higher version of eMMC allows faster memory interfaces, having a positive effect on the performance of a device. For example, when transferring files from your computer to the internal storage over USB.
bus speed
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD A8-5600K)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-6600K)
The bus is responsible for transferring data between different components of a computer or device.
Features
instruction sets
SSE 4.2, SSE 4.1, AVX, AES, FMA3, FMA4, F16C, MMX
SSE 4.2, SSE 4.1, AVX, AES, FMA3, F16C, MMX
Instruction sets are sets of codes that the CPU runs for certain functions.
uses multithreading
✖AMD A8-5600K
✔Intel Core i5-6600K
Multithreading technology (such as Intel’s Hyperthreading or AMD’s Simultaneous Multithreading) provides increased performance by splitting each of the processor’s physical cores into virtual cores, also known as threads.
This way, each core can run two instruction streams at once.
bits executed at a time
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD A8-5600K)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-6600K)
NEON provides acceleration for media processing, such as listening to MP3s.
Has TrustZone
✖AMD A8-5600K
✖Intel Core i5-6600K
A technology integrated into the processor to secure the device for use with features such as mobile payments and streaming video using digital rights management (DRM).
front-end width
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD A8-5600K)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-6600K)
The CPU can decode more instructions per clock (IPC), meaning that the CPU performs better
Has NX bit
✔AMD A8-5600K
✔Intel Core i5-6600K
NX bit helps protect the computer from malicious attacks.
VFP version
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD A8-5600K)
Unknown.
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Vector Floating-Point (VFP) is used by the processor to deliver increased performance in areas such as digital imaging.
Miscellaneous
Has AES
✔AMD A8-5600K
✔Intel Core i5-6600K
AES is used to speed up encryption and decryption.
Price comparison
AMD A8-5600K
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| Product | Store | Price | |
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| 10 Stück AMD A8-Serie A8-5600K CPU verwe…10 Stück AMD A8-Serie A8-5600K CPU verwendet 4-Core 4-Thread Desktop-Prozessor 3,6 GHz 4M 100W Sockel FM2 | €109 | ||
Intel Core i5-6600K
| Product | Store | Price | |
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| Intel Core i5-6600K 3,5GHz Boxed CPU | €49 | ||
Intel Core ® ™ i5-6600K Processor (6M Ca…Intel Core ® ™ i5-6600K Processor (6M Cache, up to 3. 90 GHz) 3.5GHz 6MB L3 Prozessor (up to 3.90 GHz), Intel® Core™ i5 der sechsten Generation, 3,5 GHz, LGA 1151 (Socket H 4), PC, 14 nm, i5-6600K |
€73 | ||
| Intel Core i5-6600K Prozessor 3,5 GHz 6M…Intel Core i5-6600K Prozessor 3,5 GHz 6MB Smart Cache – Prozessoren (Intel® CoreTM i5 der 6. Generation, 3,5 GHz, LGA 1151 (h5 Steckplatz), PC, 14 nm, i5-6600K) | €81 | ||
| Intel Core I5-6600K 3,5GHz LGA1151 6MB C…Intel Core I5-6600K 3,5GHz LGA1151 6MB Cache Boxed | €90 | ||
| Intel Core i5-6600K Prozessor, 4-Core, 3…Intel Core i5-6600K Prozessor, 4-Core, 3.5GHz (Bis zu 3.9GHz), Unlocked, LGA1151 | €48 | ||
| INTEL Core i5-6600K 3,5GHz LGA1151 6MB C…INTEL Core i5-6600K 3,5GHz LGA1151 6MB Cache Tray | €78 | ||
| Intel Core i3 i5 i7 Xeon Dual Quad-Core …Intel Core i3 i5 i7 Xeon Dual Quad-Core 3M 6M 8M ; CPU ; Prozessor ; LGA1151 | €80 | ||
Intel Core CPU i5-6600K SR2BV 3,50 GHZ L.
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