AMD A8-7600 vs Intel Core i7-6850K

Comparative analysis of AMD A8-7600 and Intel Core i7-6850K processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics API support, Compatibility, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization, Peripherals, 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 A8-7600

Intel Core i7-6850K

Differences

Reasons to consider the AMD A8-7600

Around 33% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
2.7x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
2.2x lower typical power consumption: 65 Watt vs 140 Watt
6.4x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 24.707 vs 3.838

Specifications (specs)
L1 cache	256 KB vs 32 KB (per core)
L2 cache	4 MB vs 256 KB (per core)
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	65 Watt vs 140 Watt
Benchmarks
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)	24.707 vs 3.838

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-6850K

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
A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 14 nm vs 28 nm
Around 66% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2402 vs 1445
3.6x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 11429 vs 3216
2x better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 992 vs 486
4.2x better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 5955 vs 1415
Around 83% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 7.896 vs 4.318
7.8x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 80.964 vs 10.348
5.2x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.995 vs 0.193
2.5x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 10.813 vs 4.274

Specifications (specs)
Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Number of cores	6 vs 4
Number of threads	12 vs 4
Manufacturing process technology	14 nm vs 28 nm
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	2402 vs 1445
PassMark - CPU mark	11429 vs 3216
Geekbench 4 - Single Core	992 vs 486
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	5955 vs 1415
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)	7.896 vs 4.318
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)	80.964 vs 10.348
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)	0.995 vs 0.193
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)	10.813 vs 4.274

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: AMD A8-7600
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-6850K

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

1445

2402

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

3216

11429

Geekbench 4 - Single Core

CPU 1

CPU 2

486

992

Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core

CPU 1

CPU 2

1415

5955

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

4.318

7.896

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

CPU 1

CPU 2

10.348

80.964

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

CPU 1

CPU 2

0.193

0.995

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

24.707

3.838

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

4.274

10.813

Name	AMD A8-7600	Intel Core i7-6850K
PassMark - Single thread mark	1445	2402
PassMark - CPU mark	3216	11429
Geekbench 4 - Single Core	486	992
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	1415	5955
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)	4.318	7.896
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)	10.348	80.964
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)	0.193	0.995
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)	24.707	3.838
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)	4.274	10.813
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)	1343
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)	1585
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)	3961
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)	1343
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)	1585
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)	3961
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score		3926

Compare specifications (specs)

	AMD A8-7600	Intel Core i7-6850K
Essentials
Family	AMD A-Series Processors
OPN PIB	AD7600YBJABOX
OPN Tray	AD7600YBI44JA
Place in performance rating	1708	1719
Series	AMD A8-Series APU for Desktops	Intel® Core™ X-series Processors
Vertical segment	Desktop	Desktop
Architecture codename		Broadwell E
Launch date		May 2016
Launch price (MSRP)		$475
Price now		$549.99
Processor Number		i7-6850K
Status		Discontinued
Value for money (0-100)		7.70
Performance
Base frequency	3.1 GHz	3.60 GHz
Compute Cores	10
L1 cache	256 KB	32 KB (per core)
L2 cache	4 MB	256 KB (per core)
Manufacturing process technology	28 nm	14 nm
Maximum core temperature	71.30°C
Maximum frequency	3.8 GHz	3.80 GHz
Number of cores	4	6
Number of GPU cores	6
Number of threads	4	12
Unlocked
64 bit support
L3 cache		15360 KB (shared)
Maximum case temperature (TCase)		72 °C
Memory
Max memory channels	2	4
Supported memory frequency	2133 MHz
Maximum memory size		128 GB
Supported memory types		DDR4 2400/2133
Graphics
Enduro
Graphics max frequency	720 MHz
iGPU core count	384
Processor graphics	AMD Radeon R7 Graphics	None
Switchable graphics
Unified Video Decoder (UVD)
Video Codec Engine (VCE)
Graphics interfaces
DisplayPort
HDMI
Graphics API support
DirectX	12
Vulkan
Compatibility
Configurable TDP	45 Watt/65 Watt
Sockets supported	FM2+	FCLGA2011-3
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	65 Watt	140 Watt
Low Halogen Options Available
Max number of CPUs in a configuration		1
Advanced Technologies
AMD App Acceleration
AMD Elite Experiences
AMD HD3D technology
AMD Mantle API
DualGraphics
Enhanced Virus Protection (EVP)
FreeSync
Fused Multiply-Add 4 (FMA4)
Heterogeneous System Architecture (HSA)
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX)
Intel® AES New Instructions
Out-of-band client management
PowerGating
PowerNow
System Image Stability
TrueAudio
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
Idle States
Intel 64
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® Smart Response technology
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility
Turbo Boost Max 3.0
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)
Peripherals
Max number of PCIe lanes		40
PCI Express revision		3.0
Scalability		1S Only
Security & Reliability
Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)