AMD A8-6600K vs AMD A8-3870K

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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 A8-3870K features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A8-3870K, you'll need a motherboard with a FM1 socket.
AMD A Family AMD A
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD A8-6600K Name AMD A8-3870K
AMD A8-6000 Group AMD A8-3000
3 Generation 1
 
 

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 A8-3870K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A8-3870K is 3.1 GHz
4x Cores 4x
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
3.9 GHz Frequency 3.1 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking Yes
4 Threads 4
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
 
 

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 A8-3870K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A8-3870K uses the AMD Radeon HD 6550D, which has 400 texture shaders
and 5 execution units.
-- GPU (Turbo) --
Q2/2013 Release date Q2/2011
4 Execution units 5
11.2 Direct X 11
-- Max. displays --
256 Shaders 400
AMD Radeon HD 8570D GPU name AMD Radeon HD 6550D
0.84 GHz GPU frequency 0.6 GHz
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 1.0 GB
5 Generation 3
32 nm Technology 32 nm
 
 

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.
No VP8 No
No VP9 No
Decode AVC Decode
Decode h264 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No AV1 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

Yes AES-NI No
0 bytes Max. Memory 0 bytes
-- Bandwidth --
DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1600
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
 
 

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.
100 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 100 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

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 A8-3870K is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2013 Release date Q4/2011
FM2 Socket FM1
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
4.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Richland (Piledriver) Architecture Llano (K10)
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V
85 $ Release price 80 $
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
-- Chip design --
32 nm Technology 32 nm