AMD A6-6400K vs AMD A8-6500
Comparative analysis of AMD A6-6400K and AMD A8-6500 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics API support, Compatibility, Peripherals, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps).
Differences
Reasons to consider the AMD A6-6400K
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- 18x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 9.883 vs 0.55
- Around 18% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 3943 vs 3341
- Around 18% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 3943 vs 3341
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
| Benchmarks | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 9.883 vs 0.55 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 3943 vs 3341 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 3943 vs 3341 |
Reasons to consider the AMD A8-6500
- 2 more cores, run more applications at once: 4 vs 2
- 2 more threads: 4 vs 2
- Around 2% higher maximum core temperature: 71.30°C vs 70°C
- 2x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- 4x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- Around 2% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 1473 vs 1443
- Around 88% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 2824 vs 1502
- Around 2% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 490 vs 479
- Around 77% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 1304 vs 737
- Around 93% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 3.921 vs 2.027
- 2.3x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 8.804 vs 3.797
- Around 53% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.167 vs 0.109
- Around 65% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 2.751 vs 1.666
- Around 35% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames): 867 vs 643
- Around 32% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames): 2306 vs 1741
- Around 35% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps): 867 vs 643
- Around 32% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps): 2306 vs 1741
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Number of cores | 4 vs 2 |
| Number of threads | 4 vs 2 |
| Maximum core temperature | 71.30°C vs 70°C |
| L1 cache | 192 KB vs 96 KB |
| L2 cache | 4 MB vs 1 MB |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 1473 vs 1443 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 2824 vs 1502 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 490 vs 479 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 1304 vs 737 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 3.921 vs 2.027 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 8.804 vs 3.797 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.167 vs 0.109 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 2.751 vs 1.666 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 867 vs 643 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 2306 vs 1741 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 867 vs 643 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 2306 vs 1741 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: AMD A6-6400K
CPU 2: AMD A8-6500
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| Name | AMD A6-6400K | AMD A8-6500 |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 1443 | 1473 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 1502 | 2824 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 479 | 490 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 737 | 1304 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 2.027 | 3.921 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 3.797 | 8.804 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.109 | 0.167 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 9.883 | 0.55 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 1.666 | 2.751 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 643 | 867 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 1741 | 2306 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 3943 | 3341 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 643 | 867 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 1741 | 2306 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 3943 | 3341 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| AMD A6-6400K | AMD A8-6500 | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Richland | Richland |
| Family | AMD A-Series Processors | AMD A-Series Processors |
| Launch date | 4 June 2013 | June 2013 |
| OPN PIB | AD640KOKHLBOX | AD6500OKHLBOX |
| OPN Tray | AD640KOKA23HL | AD6500OKA44HL |
| Place in performance rating | 2061 | 2062 |
| Series | AMD A6-Series APU for Desktops | AMD A8-Series APU for Desktops |
| Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 3.9 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| Die size | 246 mm | 246 mm |
| L1 cache | 96 KB | 192 KB |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 4 MB |
| Manufacturing process technology | 32 nm SOI | 32 nm SOI |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 70 °C | 71 °C |
| Maximum core temperature | 70°C | 71.30°C |
| Maximum frequency | 4.1 GHz | 4.1 GHz |
| Number of cores | 2 | 4 |
| Number of threads | 2 | 4 |
| Transistor count | 1303 Million | 1178 million |
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Memory |
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| Max memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| Supported memory frequency | 1866 MHz | 1866 MHz |
| Supported memory types | DDR3 | DDR3 |
Graphics |
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| Enduro | ||
| Graphics max frequency | 800 MHz | 800 MHz |
| iGPU core count | 192 | 256 |
| Number of pipelines | 192 | 256 |
| Processor graphics | AMD Radeon HD 8470D | AMD Radeon HD 8570D |
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| Unified Video Decoder (UVD) | ||
| Video Codec Engine (VCE) | ||
Graphics interfaces |
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Graphics API support |
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| DirectX | 11 | 11 |
Compatibility |
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| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Sockets supported | FM2 | FM2 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 Watt | 65 Watt |
Peripherals |
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| PCI Express revision | 2.0 | 2.0 |
Advanced Technologies |
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| AMD App Acceleration | ||
| AMD Elite Experiences | ||
| AMD HD3D technology | ||
| Enhanced Virus Protection (EVP) | ||
| Fused Multiply-Add (FMA) | ||
| Fused Multiply-Add 4 (FMA4) | ||
| Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
| Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
| PowerGating | ||
| PowerNow | ||
| VirusProtect | ||
Virtualization |
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| AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™) | ||
| IOMMU 2.0 | ||
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