AMD A8-6600K vs AMD A6-5400K

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AMD A8-6600K or AMD A8-6600K – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD A8-6600K features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2013 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A8-6600K, you'll need a motherboard with a FM2 socket.
The AMD A6-5400K features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2012 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A6-5400K, you'll need a motherboard with a FM2 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
3 Generation 4
AMD A Family AMD A
AMD A8-6000 Group AMD A6-5000
AMD A8-6600K Name AMD A6-5400K
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD A8-6600K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A8-6600K is 3.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
The AMD A6-5400K has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A6-5400K is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
4 Threads 2
normal Core architecture normal
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.8 GHz
No Hyperthreading No
4 CPU Cores 2
4x Cores 2x
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.8 GHz
Yes Overclocking Yes
3.9 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD A8-6600K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A8-6600K uses the AMD Radeon HD 8570D, which has 256 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD A6-5400K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A6-5400K uses the AMD Radeon HD 7540D, which has 192 texture shaders
and 3 execution units.
5 Generation 4
256 Shaders 192
-- Max. displays --
0.84 GHz GPU frequency 0.64 GHz
-- GPU (Turbo) --
4 Execution units 3
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
11.2 Direct X 11
32 nm Technology 32 nm
AMD Radeon HD 8570D GPU name AMD Radeon HD 7540D
Q2/2013 Release date Q2/2012
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode AVC Decode
No AV1 No
No VP8 No
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode h264 Decode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No VP9 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

0 bytes Max. Memory 0 bytes
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1866
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
-- Bandwidth --
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 100 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
100 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD A8-6600K is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD A6-5400K is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 1.0 MB cache.
-- Part Number --
FM2 Socket FM2
85 $ Release price 45 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Chip design --
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V
Richland (Piledriver) Architecture Kabini (Jaguar)
4.0 MB L3-Cache 1.0 MB
32 nm Technology 28 nm
Q2/2013 Release date Q3/2012
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD A8-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.9 GHz
6038
6038
AMD A6-5400K
2C 2T @ 3.6 GHz
3281
3281

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD A8-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.9 GHz
2959
2959
AMD A6-5400K
2C 2T @ 3.6 GHz
2177
2177

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD A8-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.9 GHz
2107
2107
AMD A6-5400K
2C 2T @ 3.6 GHz
2103
2103

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD A8-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.9 GHz
1461
1461
AMD A6-5400K
2C 2T @ 3.6 GHz
629
629

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

AMD A8-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.9 GHz
771
771
AMD A6-5400K
2C 2T @ 3.6 GHz
338
338

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD A8-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.9 GHz
537
537
AMD A6-5400K
2C 2T @ 3.6 GHz
415
415

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD A8-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.9 GHz
3.4
3.4
AMD A6-5400K
2C 2T @ 3.6 GHz
1.5
1.5

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD A8-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.9 GHz
1.0
1.0
AMD A6-5400K
2C 2T @ 3.6 GHz
1.0
1.0