AMD A8-6500 vs Intel Core i7-3960X
Comparative analysis of AMD A8-6500 and Intel Core i7-3960X 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) 7 month(s) later
- Around 5% higher clock speed: 4.1 GHz vs 3.90 GHz
- Around 7% higher maximum core temperature: 71.30°C vs 66.8°C
- 2.7x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- 2x lower typical power consumption: 65 Watt vs 130 Watt
Launch date | June 2013 vs November 2011 |
Maximum frequency | 4.1 GHz vs 3.90 GHz |
Maximum core temperature | 71.30°C vs 66.8°C |
L2 cache | 4 MB vs 256 KB (per core) |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 Watt vs 130 Watt |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-3960X
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- 2 more cores, run more applications at once: 6 vs 4
- 8 more threads: 12 vs 4
- 2x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- Around 22% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 1799 vs 1472
- 3x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 8445 vs 2820
- Around 68% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 821 vs 490
- 3.8x better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 4933 vs 1304
- Around 62% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 6.358 vs 3.921
- 3.1x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 27.376 vs 8.804
- 4.4x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.727 vs 0.167
- 5.3x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 2.924 vs 0.55
- 2.8x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 7.797 vs 2.751
Specifications (specs) | |
Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
Number of cores | 6 vs 4 |
Number of threads | 12 vs 4 |
L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) vs 192 KB |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - Single thread mark | 1799 vs 1472 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 8445 vs 2820 |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 821 vs 490 |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 4933 vs 1304 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 6.358 vs 3.921 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 27.376 vs 8.804 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.727 vs 0.167 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 2.924 vs 0.55 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 7.797 vs 2.751 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: AMD A8-6500
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-3960X
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Geekbench 4 - Single Core |
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Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core |
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CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) |
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CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) |
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CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) |
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Name | AMD A8-6500 | Intel Core i7-3960X |
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PassMark - Single thread mark | 1472 | 1799 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 2820 | 8445 |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 490 | 821 |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 1304 | 4933 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 3.921 | 6.358 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 8.804 | 27.376 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.167 | 0.727 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 0.55 | 2.924 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 2.751 | 7.797 |
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 867 | |
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 2306 | |
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 3341 | |
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 867 | |
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 2306 | |
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 3341 | |
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 5484 |
Compare specifications (specs)
AMD A8-6500 | Intel Core i7-3960X | |
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Essentials |
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Architecture codename | Richland | Sandy Bridge E |
Family | AMD A-Series Processors | |
Launch date | June 2013 | November 2011 |
OPN PIB | AD6500OKHLBOX | |
OPN Tray | AD6500OKA44HL | |
Place in performance rating | 2062 | 2065 |
Series | AMD A8-Series APU for Desktops | Intel® Core™ X-series Processors |
Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
Launch price (MSRP) | $861 | |
Price now | $799.99 | |
Processor Number | i7-3960X | |
Status | Discontinued | |
Value for money (0-100) | 4.64 | |
Performance |
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64 bit support | ||
Base frequency | 3.5 GHz | 3.30 GHz |
Die size | 246 mm | 435 mm |
L1 cache | 192 KB | 64 KB (per core) |
L2 cache | 4 MB | 256 KB (per core) |
Manufacturing process technology | 32 nm SOI | 32 nm |
Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 71 °C | 67 °C |
Maximum core temperature | 71.30°C | 66.8°C |
Maximum frequency | 4.1 GHz | 3.90 GHz |
Number of cores | 4 | 6 |
Number of threads | 4 | 12 |
Transistor count | 1178 million | 2270 million |
Unlocked | ||
Bus Speed | 5 GT/s DMI2 | |
L3 cache | 15360 KB (shared) | |
VID voltage range | 0.6V-1.35V | |
Memory |
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Max memory channels | 2 | 4 |
Supported memory frequency | 1866 MHz | |
Supported memory types | DDR3 | DDR3 1066/1333/1600 |
Maximum memory bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | |
Maximum memory size | 64 GB | |
Graphics |
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Enduro | ||
Graphics max frequency | 800 MHz | |
iGPU core count | 256 | |
Number of pipelines | 256 | |
Processor graphics | AMD Radeon HD 8570D | |
Switchable graphics | ||
Unified Video Decoder (UVD) | ||
Video Codec Engine (VCE) | ||
Graphics interfaces |
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DisplayPort | ||
HDMI | ||
Graphics API support |
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DirectX | 11 | |
Compatibility |
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Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
Sockets supported | FM2 | FCLGA2011 |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 Watt | 130 Watt |
Low Halogen Options Available | ||
Package Size | 52.5mm x 45.0mm | |
Peripherals |
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PCI Express revision | 2.0 | 2.0 |
Max number of PCIe lanes | 40 | |
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 | ||
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
Idle States | ||
Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX | |
Intel 64 | ||
Intel® Demand Based Switching | ||
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
Intel® Smart Response technology | ||
Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
Thermal Monitoring | ||
Virtualization |
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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 |
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Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) |