AMD A8-6600K vs Intel Core i5-3470S

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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 Intel Core i5-3470S features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-3470S, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
3 Generation 3
AMD A8-6600K Name Intel Core i5-3470S
AMD A Family Intel Core i5
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD A8-6000 Group Intel Core i 3000
 
 

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 Intel Core i5-3470S has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-3470S is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
4 Threads 4
No Hyperthreading No
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
3.9 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.6 GHz
4x Cores 4x
Yes Overclocking No
 
 

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 Intel Core i5-3470S has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-3470S uses the Intel HD Graphics 2500, which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
AMD Radeon HD 8570D GPU name Intel HD Graphics 2500
256 Shaders 48
32 nm Technology 22 nm
0.84 GHz GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
4 Execution units 6
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
11.2 Direct X 11.0
5 Generation 7
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
Q2/2013 Release date Q2/2012
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1600
2 Memory channels 2
0 bytes Max. Memory 32.0 GB
-- Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
 
 

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 Intel Core i5-3470S is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
85 $ Release price --
32 nm Technology 22 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
4.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
-- Part Number --
-- Chip design Monolithic
FM2 Socket LGA 1155
Richland (Piledriver) Architecture Ivy Bridge S
Q2/2013 Release date Q2/2012
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux