AMD A8-6600K vs Intel Core i7-6822EQ

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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 i7-6822EQ features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-6822EQ, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
3 Generation 6
AMD A Family Intel Core i7
AMD A8-6000 Group Intel Core i 6000H
AMD A8-6600K Name Intel Core i7-6822EQ
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
 
 

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 i7-6822EQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-6822EQ is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.8 GHz.
4 CPU Cores 4
4 Threads 8
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.8 GHz
3.9 GHz Frequency 2.0 GHz
4x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Overclocking No
No Hyperthreading Yes
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 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 Intel Core i7-6822EQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-6822EQ uses the Intel HD Graphics 530, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
5 Generation 9
Q2/2013 Release date Q3/2015
-- Max. displays --
4 Execution units 24
256 Shaders 192
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.0 GHz
0.84 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
32 nm Technology 14 nm
AMD Radeon HD 8570D GPU name Intel HD Graphics 530
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
11.2 Direct X 12
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
0 bytes Max. Memory 64.0 GB
DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866
Yes AES-NI Yes
-- Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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 25 W watts.
100 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 25 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

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 i7-6822EQ is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q2/2013 Release date Q4/2015
Richland (Piledriver) Architecture Skylake H
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Chip design Monolithic
4.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
32 nm Technology 14 nm
FM2 Socket BGA 1440
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
85 $ Release price 378 $
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes