Intel Core i5-6600K vs AMD FX-8350

Last updated:

CPU comparison with benchmarks

-VS-

CPU lineage

Intel Core i5-6600K or Intel Core i5-6600K – 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 Intel Core i5-6600K features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-6600K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
The AMD FX-8350 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2012 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD FX series.
To use the AMD FX-8350, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3+ socket.
Intel Core i 6000 Group AMD FX-8000
6 Generation 2
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-6600K Name AMD FX-8350
Intel Core i5 Family AMD FX
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-6600K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-6600K is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
The AMD FX-8350 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD FX-8350 is 4.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
4 Threads 8
4x Cores 8x
4 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking Yes
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.2 GHz
3.5 GHz Frequency 4.0 GHz
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.1 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-6600K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-6600K uses the Intel HD Graphics 530, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD FX-8350 does not have integrated graphics.
192 Shaders --
Q3/2015 Release date --
14 nm Technology --
12 Direct X --
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
9 Generation --
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Intel HD Graphics 530 GPU name
 
 

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

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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600 Memory type
No ECC Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
2 Memory channels 2
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth --
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 91 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 125 W watts.
91 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-6600K is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD FX-8350 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q3/2015 Release date Q4/2012
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
14 nm Technology 32 nm
Monolithic Chip design --
280 $ Release price 170 $
Skylake S Architecture Vishera (Bulldozer)
6.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1151 Socket AM3+
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
12150
12150
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
11164
11164

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
6318
6318
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
5992
5992

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
4147
4147
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
2144
2144

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
3985
3985
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
2361
2361

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
3965
3965
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
3803
3803

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
3631
3631
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
2777
2777

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
1621
1621
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
1543
1543

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
1572
1572
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
1298
1298

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
1359
1359
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
576
576

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
1106
1106
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
573
573

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
1041
1041
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
579
579

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
691.3
691.3
Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
486.5
486.5

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
665
665
Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
600
600

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
459
459
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
241
241

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
395
395
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
209
209

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
166
166
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
96
96

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
6.9
6.9
Intel Core i5-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
6.5
6.5