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Compare AMD A8-6600k vs A8-5600K

AMD A8-6600k and AMD A8-5600K are both processors with the same Socket (FM2), CPU Cores (4) and CPU Threads (4). The main differences are in Core Name, Integrated Graphics and CPU Clock Rate.
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Pangoly Score (How do we rate?)
79
Pangoly Score (How do we rate?)
77
Brand
AMD
Brand
AMD
Model
AD660KWOHLBOX
Model
AD560KWOHJBOX
Release Date
📅 June 2013
Release Date
📅 September 2012
* First availability for purchase, it may not correspond to the actual market launch date.
User reviews
★★★★★
(154 reviews)
User reviews
★★★★★
(89 reviews)
CPU Single-Core Performance (Charts)
n/a
CPU Single-Core Performance (Charts)
242nd / 589
Single-Core Effective Value
-
Single-Core Effective Value
98th / 244
Workstation Performance (Charts)
n/a
Workstation Performance (Charts)
263rd / 270
Workstation Effective Value
-
Workstation Effective Value
234th / 263
Gaming Performance (Charts)
n/a
Gaming Performance (Charts)
n/a
Gaming Effective Value
-
Gaming Effective Value
-
TDP
🔌 100 Watts
TDP
🔌 100 Watts
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Pros
  • Competitive pricing
  • GPU performances
  • Overclock capabilities
Pros
  • Competitive pricing
  • GPU performances
  • Overclock capabilities
Cons
  • CPU performances compared to Intel's chip
Cons
  • Low CPU performances compared to Intel's chip
Series
A-Series APU
Series
A-Series APU
Core Name
Richland
Core Name
Trinity
Socket
FM2
Socket
FM2
Integrated Graphics
Radeon HD 8570D
Integrated Graphics
Radeon HD 7560D
CPU Cores
4
CPU Cores
4
CPU Threads
4
CPU Threads
4
CPU Clock Rate
3900 MHz
CPU Clock Rate
3600 MHz
CPU Turbo Clock Rate
-
CPU Turbo Clock Rate
-
CPU Cooler included
Yes
CPU Cooler included
Yes
Manufacturing Process
32 nm
Manufacturing Process
32 nm

Comparison and key differences summary

Reasons to buy the AMD A8-6600k:

  • Better Pangoly Score. (How do we rate?)
  • Newer Product, it was released around 8 months later
  • Higher CPU Clock frequency (+300 MHz)

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