AMD A8-6600K vs Intel Core i9-13900TE

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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 i9-13900TE features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 13 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-13900TE, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD A8-6600K Name Intel Core i9-13900TE
AMD A8-6000 Group Intel Core i 13000
3 Generation 13
AMD A Family Intel Core i9
 
 

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 i9-13900TE has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
None None 1.0 GHz
None None 8x Raptor Cove
4 CPU Cores 24
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
None None 0.8 GHz
4x Cores None
None None 5.0 GHz
None None 3.9 GHz
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
4 Threads 32
No Hyperthreading Yes
3.9 GHz Frequency None
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
Yes Overclocking No
None None 16x Gracemont
 
 

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 i9-13900TE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i9-13900TE uses the Intel UHD Graphics 770, which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
11.2 Direct X 12
4 Execution units 32
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
Q2/2013 Release date Q4/2021
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.65 GHz
256 Shaders 256
AMD Radeon HD 8570D GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 770
5 Generation 11
0.84 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
32 nm Technology 10 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 Decode / Encode
Decode AVC Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
No AV1 Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode h264 Decode / Encode
No VP9 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR5-5600
-- Bandwidth 89.6 GB/s
No ECC Yes
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
0 bytes Max. Memory 128.0 GB
 
 

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 35 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
100 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 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 i9-13900TE is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 36.0 MB cache.
-- Chip design Monolithic
4.0 MB L3-Cache 36.0 MB
FM2 Socket LGA 1700
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
0 bytes L2-Cache 32.0 MB
Q2/2013 Release date Q1/2023
Richland (Piledriver) Architecture Raptor Lake S
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, AVX2, AVX2+
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Part Number --
32 nm Technology 10 nm