AMD A8-6600K vs AMD FX-4320

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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 FX-4320 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2012 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD FX series.
To use the AMD FX-4320, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3+ socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD A8-6600K Name AMD FX-4320
AMD A8-6000 Group AMD FX-4300
3 Generation 2
AMD A Family AMD FX
 
 

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 FX-4320 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD FX-4320 is 4.0 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.2 GHz
4x Cores 4x
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.2 GHz
4 Threads 4
No Hyperthreading No
3.9 GHz Frequency 4.0 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Overclocking Yes
 
 

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 FX-4320 does not have integrated graphics.
11.2 Direct X --
4 Execution units --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
Q2/2013 Release date --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
256 Shaders --
AMD Radeon HD 8570D GPU name
5 Generation --
0.84 GHz GPU frequency --
32 nm Technology --
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

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

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 95 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
100 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 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 FX-4320 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
-- Chip design --
4.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
FM2 Socket AM3+
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q2/2013 Release date Q4/2012
Richland (Piledriver) Architecture Vishera (Bulldozer)
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
85 $ Release price --
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V
-- Part Number --
32 nm Technology 32 nm