CPU comparison with benchmarks
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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 Xeon E7-4880 v2 features 15 processor cores and has the capability to manage 30 threads concurrently. It was released in Q1/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Xeon E7 series. To use the Intel Xeon E7-4880 v2, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket.
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AMD A |
Family |
Intel Xeon E7 |
Desktop / Server |
Segment |
Desktop / Server |
AMD A8-6000 |
Group |
Intel Xeon E7 v2 |
3 |
Generation |
4 |
AMD A8-6600K |
Name |
Intel Xeon E7-4880 v2 |
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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 Xeon E7-4880 v2 has 15 CPU cores and can calculate 30 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E7-4880 v2 is 2.5 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
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Yes |
Overclocking |
No |
4 |
Threads |
30 |
4.2 GHz |
Turbo Frequency (1 core) |
3.1 GHz |
4 |
CPU Cores |
15 |
4x |
Cores |
15x |
normal |
Core architecture |
normal |
No |
Hyperthreading |
Yes |
4.2 GHz |
Turbo Frequency (all cores) |
None |
3.9 GHz |
Frequency |
2.5 GHz |
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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 Xeon E7-4880 v2 does not have integrated graphics.
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Max. displays |
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Q2/2013 |
Release date |
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AMD Radeon HD 8570D |
GPU name |
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11.2 |
Direct X |
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GPU (Turbo) |
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4 |
Execution units |
-- |
2.0 GB |
Max. GPU Memory |
0 bytes |
5 |
Generation |
-- |
32 nm |
Technology |
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0.84 GHz |
GPU frequency |
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256 |
Shaders |
-- |
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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AI hardware |
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AI specifications |
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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.
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No |
h265 / HEVC (10 bit) |
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No |
VP8 |
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No |
VP9 |
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Decode |
AVC |
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Decode / Encode |
JPEG |
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Decode |
h264 |
-- |
No |
AV1 |
-- |
Decode |
VC-1 |
-- |
No |
h265 / HEVC (8 bit) |
-- |
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Memory & PCIe |
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 1.5 TB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
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2 |
Memory channels |
4 |
Yes |
AES-NI |
Yes |
pci |
PCIe |
pci |
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Bandwidth |
51.2 GB/s |
No |
ECC |
Yes |
0 bytes |
Max. Memory |
1.5 TB |
DDR3-1866 |
Memory type |
DDR3-1600 |
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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 130 W watts.
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Tjunction max |
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100 W |
TDP (PL1 / PBP) |
130 W |
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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 Xeon E7-4880 v2 is manufactured using a 22 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 38.0 MB cache.
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FM2 |
Socket |
LGA 2011 |
Windows 10, Linux |
Operating systems |
Windows 10, Linux |
Q2/2013 |
Release date |
Q1/2014 |
4.0 MB |
L3-Cache |
38.0 MB |
85 $ |
Release price |
4000 $ |
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Chip design |
Monolithic |
0 bytes |
L2-Cache |
0 bytes |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 |
ISA extensions |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX |
Richland (Piledriver) |
Architecture |
Ivy Bridge EX |
Technical data sheet |
Documents |
Technical data sheet |
AMD-V |
Virtualization |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
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Part Number |
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x86-64 (64 bit) |
Instruction set (ISA) |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
32 nm |
Technology |
22 nm |
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