AMD A8-6500 vs Intel Core i7-3770K

Comparative analysis of AMD A8-6500 and Intel Core i7-3770K processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics API support, Compatibility, Peripherals, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization, Security & Reliability. 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), 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score.

 

Differences

Reasons to consider the AMD A8-6500

  • CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 1 month(s) later
  • Around 5% higher clock speed: 4.1 GHz vs 3.90 GHz
  • Around 6% higher maximum core temperature: 71.30°C vs 67.4°C
  • 4x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
  • Around 18% lower typical power consumption: 65 Watt vs 77 Watt
  • Around 42% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 3341 vs 2356
  • Around 42% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 3341 vs 2356
Specifications (specs)
Launch date June 2013 vs 8 April 2012
Maximum frequency 4.1 GHz vs 3.90 GHz
Maximum core temperature 71.30°C vs 67.4°C
L2 cache 4 MB vs 1024 KB
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 65 Watt vs 77 Watt
Benchmarks
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) 3341 vs 2356
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) 3341 vs 2356

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-3770K

  • Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
  • 4 more threads: 8 vs 4
  • A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 22 nm vs 32 nm SOI
  • Around 33% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
  • Around 41% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2072 vs 1473
  • 2.3x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 6466 vs 2821
  • Around 77% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 867 vs 490
  • 2.6x better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 3395 vs 1304
  • Around 24% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 4.87 vs 3.921
  • 9.5x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 83.411 vs 8.804
  • 3.6x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.606 vs 0.167
  • 4.2x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 2.325 vs 0.55
  • 2.3x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 6.205 vs 2.751
Specifications (specs)
Unlocked Unlocked vs Locked
Number of threads 8 vs 4
Manufacturing process technology 22 nm vs 32 nm SOI
L1 cache 64 KB (per core) vs 192 KB
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark 2072 vs 1473
PassMark - CPU mark 6466 vs 2821
Geekbench 4 - Single Core 867 vs 490
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core 3395 vs 1304
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) 4.87 vs 3.921
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) 83.411 vs 8.804
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) 0.606 vs 0.167
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) 2.325 vs 0.55
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) 6.205 vs 2.751

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: AMD A8-6500
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-3770K

PassMark - Single thread mark
CPU 1
CPU 2
1473
2072
PassMark - CPU mark
CPU 1
CPU 2
2821
6466
Geekbench 4 - Single Core
CPU 1
CPU 2
490
867
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core
CPU 1
CPU 2
1304
3395
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
3.921
4.87
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
8.804
83.411
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
0.167
0.606
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
0.55
2.325
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
2.751
6.205
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)
CPU 1
CPU 2
3341
2356
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)
CPU 1
CPU 2
3341
2356
Name AMD A8-6500 Intel Core i7-3770K
PassMark - Single thread mark 1473 2072
PassMark - CPU mark 2821 6466
Geekbench 4 - Single Core 490 867
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core 1304 3395
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) 3.921 4.87
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) 8.804 83.411
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) 0.167 0.606
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) 0.55 2.325
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) 2.751 6.205
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) 867
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) 2306
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) 3341 2356
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) 867
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) 2306
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) 3341 2356
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score 2122

Compare specifications (specs)

AMD A8-6500 Intel Core i7-3770K

Essentials

Architecture codename Richland Ivy Bridge
Family AMD A-Series Processors
Launch date June 2013 8 April 2012
OPN PIB AD6500OKHLBOX
OPN Tray AD6500OKA44HL
Place in performance rating 2062 2063
Series AMD A8-Series APU for Desktops Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors
Vertical segment Desktop Desktop
Launch price (MSRP) $294
Price now $247.99
Processor Number i7-3770K
Status Discontinued
Value for money (0-100) 11.31

Performance

64 bit support
Base frequency 3.5 GHz 3.50 GHz
Die size 246 mm 160 mm
L1 cache 192 KB 64 KB (per core)
L2 cache 4 MB 1024 KB
Manufacturing process technology 32 nm SOI 22 nm
Maximum case temperature (TCase) 71 °C 67 °C
Maximum core temperature 71.30°C 67.4°C
Maximum frequency 4.1 GHz 3.90 GHz
Number of cores 4 4
Number of threads 4 8
Transistor count 1178 million 1400 million
Unlocked
Bus Speed 5 GT/s DMI
L3 cache 8192 KB

Memory

Max memory channels 2 2
Supported memory frequency 1866 MHz
Supported memory types DDR3 DDR3 1333/1600
Maximum memory bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
Maximum memory size 32 GB

Graphics

Enduro
Graphics max frequency 800 MHz 1.15 GHz
iGPU core count 256
Number of pipelines 256
Processor graphics AMD Radeon HD 8570D Intel® HD Graphics 4000
Switchable graphics
Unified Video Decoder (UVD)
Video Codec Engine (VCE)
Device ID 0x162
Graphics base frequency 650 MHz
Graphics max dynamic frequency 1.15 GHz
Intel® Clear Video HD technology
Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI)
Intel® InTru™ 3D technology
Intel® Quick Sync Video

Graphics interfaces

DisplayPort
HDMI
Number of displays supported 3
Wireless Display (WiDi) support

Graphics API support

DirectX 11

Compatibility

Max number of CPUs in a configuration 1 1
Sockets supported FM2 FCLGA1155
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 65 Watt 77 Watt
Low Halogen Options Available
Package Size 37.5mm x 37.5mm
Thermal Solution 2011D

Peripherals

PCI Express revision 2.0 3.0
PCIe configurations up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 & 2x4

Advanced Technologies

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
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
Flexible Display interface (FDI)
Idle States
Instruction set extensions Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX
Intel 64
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® TSX-NI
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility
Thermal Monitoring

Virtualization

AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™)
IOMMU 2.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)

Security & Reliability

Anti-Theft technology
Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Identity Protection technology
Intel® Secure Key technology
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)