Intel Xeon W-11555MRE vs AMD A8-6600K

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Intel Xeon W-11555MRE or Intel Xeon W-11555MRE – 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 Xeon W-11555MRE features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2021 and belongs to the 11 generation of the Intel Xeon W series.
To use the Intel Xeon W-11555MRE, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1787 socket.
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.
Intel Xeon W-11555MRE Name AMD A8-6600K
Intel Xeon W Family AMD A
11 Generation 3
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Xeon W-11000M Group AMD A8-6000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon W-11555MRE has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon W-11555MRE is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
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.
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.2 GHz
2.6 GHz Frequency 3.9 GHz
6 CPU Cores 4
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.2 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
12 Threads 4
6x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon W-11555MRE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Xeon W-11555MRE uses the Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (32 EU), which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
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.
-- Max. displays --
Q2/2021 Release date Q2/2013
1.35 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
32 Execution units 4
Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (32 EU) GPU name AMD Radeon HD 8570D
11 Generation 5
256 Shaders 256
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.84 GHz
10 nm Technology 32 nm
12 Direct X 11.2
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

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

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 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR3-1866
2 Memory channels 2
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth --
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
128.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 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 100 W watts.
35 W TDP down None
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 100 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon W-11555MRE is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD A8-6600K is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q3/2021 Release date Q2/2013
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
12.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
326 $ Release price 85 $
BGA 1787 Socket FM2
Monolithic Chip design --
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Tiger Lake H Architecture Richland (Piledriver)
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
10 nm Technology 32 nm