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AMD A8-6600K | AMD A10-7870K | |
CPU comparisonAMD A8-6600K or AMD A10-7870K - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The AMD A8-6600K has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.20 GHz. Up to GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD A8-6600K was released in Q2/2013. The AMD A10-7870K has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.10 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD A10-7870K was released in Q2/2015. |
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AMD A (112) | Family | AMD A (112) |
AMD A8-6000 (4) | CPU group | AMD A10-7000 (7) |
3 | Generation | 4 |
Richland (Piledriver) | Architecture | Kaveri (Steamroller) |
Desktop | Segment | Notebook |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD A8-6600K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD A8-6600K is 3.90 GHz (4.20 GHz) while the AMD A10-7870K has 4 CPU cores and 4 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD A10-7870K is at 3.90 GHz (4.10 GHz). |
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AMD A8-6600K | Characteristic | AMD A10-7870K |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.90 GHz | Frequency | 3.90 GHz |
4.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.10 GHz |
4.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.10 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The AMD A8-6600K or AMD A10-7870K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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AMD Radeon HD 8570D | GPU | AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Kaveri) |
0.84 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.86 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
5 | GPU Generation | 6 |
32 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 2 |
4 | Compute units | 8 |
256 | Shader | 512 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
11.2 | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA 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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AMD Radeon HD 8570D | GPU | AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Kaveri) |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode | Codec h264 | Decode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD A8-6600K can use up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 29.9 GB/s. The AMD A10-7870K supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 34.2 GB/s. |
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AMD A8-6600K | Characteristic | AMD A10-7870K |
DDR3-1866 | Memory | DDR3-2133 |
Max. Memory | ||
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
29.9 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 34.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | 3.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 16 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 15.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD A8-6600K is 100 W, while the AMD A10-7870K has a TDP of 95 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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AMD A8-6600K | Characteristic | AMD A10-7870K |
100 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 95 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD A8-6600K is manufactured in 32 nm and has 4.00 MB cache. The AMD A10-7870K is manufactured in 28 nm and has a 4.00 MB cache. |
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AMD A8-6600K | Characteristic | AMD A10-7870K |
32 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
Unknown | Chip design | Unknown |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 |
FM2 | Socket | FM2+ |
AMD-V | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | |
Q2/2013 | Release date | Q2/2015 |
85 $ | Release price | 135 $ |
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AMD A8-6600K
4C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD A10-7870K
4C 4T @ 4.10 GHz |
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AMD A8-6600K
4C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD A10-7870K
4C 4T @ 4.10 GHz |
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AMD A8-6600K
AMD Radeon HD 8570D @ 0.84 GHz |
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AMD A10-7870K
AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Kaveri) @ 0.86 GHz |
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AMD A8-6600K
4C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD A10-7870K
4C 4T @ 4.10 GHz |
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AMD A8-6600K
4C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD A10-7870K
4C 4T @ 4.10 GHz |
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AMD A8-6600K
4C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD A10-7870K
4C 4T @ 4.10 GHz |
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AMD A8-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD A10-7870K
4C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD A8-6600K | AMD A10-7870K |
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