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.
AMD A Family AMD FX
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD A8-6600K Name AMD FX-4320
AMD A8-6000 Group AMD FX-4300
3 Generation 2
 
 

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
4x Cores 4x
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.2 GHz
3.9 GHz Frequency 4.0 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) 4.2 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 FX-4320 does not have integrated graphics.
-- GPU (Turbo) --
Q2/2013 Release date --
4 Execution units --
11.2 Direct X --
-- Max. displays --
256 Shaders --
AMD Radeon HD 8570D GPU name
0.84 GHz GPU frequency --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
5 Generation --
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 --
No VP9 --
Decode AVC --
Decode h264 --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode VC-1 --
No AV1 --
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

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

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.
100 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 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 FX-4320 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2013 Release date Q4/2012
FM2 Socket AM3+
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 Vishera (Bulldozer)
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V
85 $ Release price --
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
-- Chip design --
32 nm Technology 32 nm