AMD A8-6600K vs Intel Core i5-3470

Comparative analysis of AMD A8-6600K and Intel Core i5-3470 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.

AMD A8-6600K

Intel Core i5-3470

Differences

Reasons to consider the AMD A8-6600K

CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 1 month(s) later
Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
Around 17% higher clock speed: 4.2 GHz vs 3.60 GHz
Around 10% higher maximum core temperature: 74°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 CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 4.575 vs 3.217
Around 1% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 9.757 vs 9.637
7.4x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 13.427 vs 1.821
Around 44% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 2178 vs 1515
Around 44% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 2178 vs 1515

Specifications (specs)
Launch date	4 June 2013 vs 8 April 2012
Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Maximum frequency	4.2 GHz vs 3.60 GHz
Maximum core temperature	74°C vs 67.4°C
L2 cache	4 MB vs 1024 KB
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	65 Watt vs 77 Watt
Benchmarks
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)	4.575 vs 3.217
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)	9.757 vs 9.637
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)	13.427 vs 1.821
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)	2178 vs 1515
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)	2178 vs 1515

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-3470

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 27% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 1937 vs 1527
Around 56% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 4671 vs 2995
Around 37% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 734 vs 534
Around 64% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 2396 vs 1460
2x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.393 vs 0.196
Around 47% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 5.424 vs 3.691

Specifications (specs)
Manufacturing process technology	22 nm vs 32 nm SOI
L1 cache	64 KB (per core) vs 192 KB
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	1937 vs 1527
PassMark - CPU mark	4671 vs 2995
Geekbench 4 - Single Core	734 vs 534
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	2396 vs 1460
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)	0.393 vs 0.196
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)	5.424 vs 3.691

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: AMD A8-6600K
CPU 2: Intel Core i5-3470

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

1527

1937

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

2995

4671

Geekbench 4 - Single Core

CPU 1

CPU 2

534

734

Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core

CPU 1

CPU 2

1460

2396

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

4.575

3.217

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

9.757

9.637

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

0.196

0.393

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

13.427

1.821

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

3.691

5.424

GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)

CPU 1

CPU 2

2178

1515

GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)

CPU 1

CPU 2

2178

1515

Name	AMD A8-6600K	Intel Core i5-3470
PassMark - Single thread mark	1527	1937
PassMark - CPU mark	2995	4671
Geekbench 4 - Single Core	534	734
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	1460	2396
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)	4.575	3.217
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)	9.757	9.637
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)	0.196	0.393
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)	13.427	1.821
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)	3.691	5.424
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)	525
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)	1008
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)	2178	1515
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)	525
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)	1008
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)	2178	1515
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score		2696

Compare specifications (specs)

	AMD A8-6600K	Intel Core i5-3470
Essentials
Architecture codename	Richland	Ivy Bridge
Family	AMD A-Series Processors
Launch date	4 June 2013	8 April 2012
Launch price (MSRP)	$142	$184
OPN PIB	AD660KWOHLBOX
OPN Tray	AD660KWOA44HL
Place in performance rating	2287	2409
Series	AMD A8-Series APU for Desktops	Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors
Vertical segment	Desktop	Desktop
Price now		$112.06
Processor Number		i5-3470
Status		Discontinued
Value for money (0-100)		17.60
Performance
64 bit support
Base frequency	3.9 GHz	3.20 GHz
Die size	246 mm	132.8 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)	74 °C	67 °C
Maximum core temperature	74°C	67.4°C
Maximum frequency	4.2 GHz	3.60 GHz
Number of cores	4	4
Number of threads	4	4
Transistor count	1303 Million
Unlocked
Bus Speed		5 GT/s DMI
L3 cache		6144 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	844 MHz	1.1 GHz
iGPU core count	256
Number of pipelines	256
Processor graphics	AMD Radeon HD 8570D	Intel® HD Graphics 2500
Switchable graphics
Unified Video Decoder (UVD)
Video Codec Engine (VCE)
Device ID		0x152
Graphics base frequency		650 MHz
Graphics max dynamic frequency		1.10 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)