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AMD FX-8350 | Intel Core i7-6700K | |
CPU comparisonAMD FX-8350 or Intel Core i7-6700K - 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 FX-8350 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.20 GHz. Up to GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD FX-8350 was released in Q4/2012. The Intel Core i7-6700K has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.20 GHz. The CPU supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-6700K was released in Q3/2015. |
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AMD FX | Family | Intel Core i7 |
AMD FX-8000 | CPU group | Intel Core i 6000 |
2 | Generation | 6 |
Vishera (Bulldozer) | Architecture | Skylake S |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | Intel Core i7-4770K |
-- | Successor | Intel Core i7-7700K |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyIn addition to the number of CPU cores and threads, you can see here whether the AMD FX-8350 or Intel Core i7-6700K can be overclocked. You will also find the clock frequencies of the processor (single-core and multi-core) here. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor. |
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8 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
4.00 GHz | Frequency | 4.00 GHz |
4.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.20 GHz |
4.10 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.00 GHz |
Internal GraphicsThe AMD FX-8350 or Intel Core i7-6700K 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. A processor with integrated graphics is also called APU (Accelerated Processing Unit). |
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no iGPU | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
GPU frequency | 0.35 GHz | |
GPU (Turbo) | 1.15 GHz | |
GPU Generation | 9 | |
Technology | 14 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
Execution units | 24 | |
Shader | 192 | |
Max. GPU Memory | 32 GB | |
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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No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe memory type as well as the amount of memory can greatly affect the speed of the processor. The memory bandwidth depends on several factors and is given in gigabytes per second. |
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Memory | ||
Max. Memory | 64 GB | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
-- | Bandwidth | -- |
Yes | ECC | No |
L2 Cache | ||
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | 8.00 MB |
PCIe version | 3.0 | |
PCIe lanes | 16 | |
Thermal ManagementThe Thermal Design Power (TDP for short) specifies the necessary cooling solution to cool the processor sufficiently. The TDP usually only gives a rough idea of the real consumption of a CPU. |
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125 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 91 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsHere you will find information on the size of the level 2 and level 3 cache of the AMD FX-8350 or Intel Core i7-6700K as well as a list of the processors ISA extensions. We have documented the architecture and the manufacturing technology for you as well as the release date. |
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32 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Unknown | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
AM3+ | Socket | LGA 1151 |
AMD-V | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q4/2012 | Release date | Q3/2015 |
170 $ | Release price | 420 $ |
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AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.10 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.10 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.10 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.10 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD FX-8350
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700K
Intel HD Graphics 530 @ 1.15 GHz |
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AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.10 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.10 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.10 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.10 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.10 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.10 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.10 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD FX-8350
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700K
Intel HD Graphics 530 @ 1.15 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD FX-8350 | Intel Core i7-6700K |
Unknown | Unknown |