Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3 | AMD A8-6600K | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3 and the AMD A8-6600K and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3 8 core processor released in Q3/2014 with the AMD A8-6600K which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2013. |
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Intel Xeon E5 (71) | Family | AMD A (112) |
Intel Xeon E5 v3 (32) | CPU group | AMD A8-6000 (4) |
5 | Generation | 3 |
Haswell E | Architecture | Richland (Piledriver) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Intel Xeon E5-2640 v2 | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Xeon E5-2640 v4 | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.60 GHz (3.40 GHz). The processor can compute 16 threads at the same time. The AMD A8-6600K clocks with 3.90 GHz (4.20 GHz), has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3 | Characteristic | AMD A8-6600K |
8 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.60 GHz | Frequency | 3.90 GHz |
3.40 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.20 GHz |
3.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.20 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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no iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon HD 8570D |
GPU frequency | 0.84 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | 5 |
Technology | 32 nm | |
Max. displays | 2 | |
-- | Compute units | 4 |
-- | Shader | 256 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 11.2 |
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 iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon HD 8570D |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
No | Codec h264 | Decode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 768 GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3, while the AMD A8-6600K supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 29.9 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3 | Characteristic | AMD A8-6600K |
DDR4-2133 | Memory | DDR3-1866 |
768 GB | Max. Memory | |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
68.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 29.9 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
20.00 MB | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
40 | PCIe lanes | -- |
39.4 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3 has a TDP of 90 W. The TDP of the AMD A8-6600K is 100 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3 | Characteristic | AMD A8-6600K |
90 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 100 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3 has 20.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 22 nm. The cache of AMD A8-6600K is at 4.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm. |
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Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3 | Characteristic | AMD A8-6600K |
22 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Unknown |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 |
LGA 2011-3 | Socket | FM2 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q3/2014 | Release date | Q2/2013 |
-- | Release price | 85 $ |
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Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD A8-6600K
4C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3
8C 16T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD A8-6600K
4C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3
8C 16T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD A8-6600K
4C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3
8C 16T @ 2.60 GHz |
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AMD A8-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.90 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD A8-6600K
4C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3
8C 16T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD A8-6600K
4C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD A8-6600K
4C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3
8C 16T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD A8-6600K
4C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD A8-6600K
4C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3
8C 16T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD A8-6600K
4C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3
@ 0.00 GHz |
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AMD A8-6600K
AMD Radeon HD 8570D @ 0.84 GHz |
Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD A8-6600K
4C 4T @ 4.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3 | AMD A8-6600K |
Unknown | Unknown |