Intel Core i5-6600 vs AMD A10-6790K
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i5-6600 and AMD A10-6790K processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score, 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 Intel Core i5-6600
- CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 9 month(s) later
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 14 nm vs 32 nm SOI
- Around 33% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- Around 54% lower typical power consumption: 65 Watt vs 100 Watt
- Around 45% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2259 vs 1553
- Around 97% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 6052 vs 3070
- Around 83% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 966 vs 527
- 2.2x better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 3168 vs 1464
- 4.9x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 80.569 vs 16.537
- Around 26% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames): 3511 vs 2797
- Around 12% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 6275 vs 5588
- Around 26% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps): 3511 vs 2797
- Around 12% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 6275 vs 5588
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Launch date | July 2015 vs October 2013 |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm vs 32 nm SOI |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) vs 192 KB |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 Watt vs 100 Watt |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2259 vs 1553 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 6052 vs 3070 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 966 vs 527 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 3168 vs 1464 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 80.569 vs 16.537 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 3511 vs 2797 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 6275 vs 5588 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 3511 vs 2797 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 6275 vs 5588 |
Reasons to consider the AMD A10-6790K
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- Around 10% higher clock speed: 4.3 GHz vs 3.90 GHz
- Around 4% higher maximum core temperature: 74°C vs 71°C
- 4x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- Around 6% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 4.233 vs 3.986
- Around 13% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.536 vs 0.474
- 5x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 11.913 vs 2.385
- 11.3x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 71.233 vs 6.293
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
| Maximum frequency | 4.3 GHz vs 3.90 GHz |
| Maximum core temperature | 74°C vs 71°C |
| L2 cache | 4 MB vs 256 KB (per core) |
| Benchmarks | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 4.233 vs 3.986 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.536 vs 0.474 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 11.913 vs 2.385 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 71.233 vs 6.293 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i5-6600
CPU 2: AMD A10-6790K
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| Name | Intel Core i5-6600 | AMD A10-6790K |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2259 | 1553 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 6052 | 3070 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 966 | 527 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 3168 | 1464 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 3405 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 3.986 | 4.233 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 80.569 | 16.537 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.474 | 0.536 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 2.385 | 11.913 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 6.293 | 71.233 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 1717 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 3511 | 2797 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 6275 | 5588 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 1717 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 3511 | 2797 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 6275 | 5588 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Core i5-6600 | AMD A10-6790K | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Skylake | Richland |
| Launch date | July 2015 | October 2013 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $230 | |
| Place in performance rating | 1192 | 1193 |
| Price now | $219.99 | |
| Processor Number | i5-6600 | |
| Series | 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processors | AMD A10-Series APU for Desktops |
| Status | Launched | |
| Value for money (0-100) | 10.40 | |
| Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Family | AMD A-Series Processors | |
| OPN PIB | AD679KWOHLBOX | |
| OPN Tray | AD679KWOA44HL | |
Performance |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 3.30 GHz | 4 GHz |
| Bus Speed | 8 GT/s DMI3 | |
| Die size | 177 mm | 246 mm |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 192 KB |
| L2 cache | 256 KB (per core) | 4 MB |
| L3 cache | 6144 KB (shared) | |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 32 nm SOI |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 72 °C | 74 °C |
| Maximum core temperature | 71°C | 74°C |
| Maximum frequency | 3.90 GHz | 4.3 GHz |
| Number of cores | 4 | 4 |
| Number of threads | 4 | 4 |
| Transistor count | 1178 million | |
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Memory |
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| Max memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s | |
| Maximum memory size | 64 GB | |
| Supported memory types | DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.35V | DDR3 |
| Supported memory frequency | 1866 MHz | |
Graphics |
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| Device ID | 0x1912 | |
| Graphics base frequency | 350 MHz | |
| Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.15 GHz | |
| Graphics max frequency | 1.15 GHz | 844 MHz |
| Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
| Intel® Clear Video technology | ||
| Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
| Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
| Max video memory | 64 GB | |
| Processor graphics | Intel® HD Graphics 530 | AMD Radeon HD 8670D |
| Enduro | ||
| iGPU core count | 384 | |
| Number of pipelines | 384 | |
| Switchable graphics | ||
| Unified Video Decoder (UVD) | ||
| Video Codec Engine (VCE) | ||
Graphics interfaces |
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| DisplayPort | ||
| DVI | ||
| eDP | ||
| HDMI | ||
| Number of displays supported | 3 | |
| Wireless Display (WiDi) support | ||
Graphics image quality |
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| 4K resolution support | ||
| Max resolution over DisplayPort | 4096x2304@60Hz | |
| Max resolution over eDP | 4096x2304@60Hz | |
| Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 | 4096x2304@24Hz | |
| Max resolution over VGA | N / A | |
| Max resolution over WiDi | 1080p | |
Graphics API support |
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| DirectX | 12 | 11 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | |
Compatibility |
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| Low Halogen Options Available | ||
| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm | |
| Sockets supported | FCLGA1151 | FM2 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 Watt | 100 Watt |
| Thermal Solution | PCG 2015C (65W) | |
Peripherals |
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| Max number of PCIe lanes | 16 | |
| PCI Express revision | 3.0 | 2.0 |
| PCIe configurations | Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 | |
| Scalability | 1S Only | |
Security & Reliability |
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| Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
| Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
| Intel® Memory Protection Extensions (Intel® MPX) | ||
| Intel® OS Guard | ||
| Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
| Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX) | ||
| Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
| Secure Boot | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
| Idle States | ||
| Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 | |
| Intel 64 | ||
| Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
| Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
| Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
| Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported | ||
| Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | ||
| Intel® TSX-NI | ||
| Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
| Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
| Thermal Monitoring | ||
| AMD App Acceleration | ||
| AMD Elite Experiences | ||
| AMD HD3D technology | ||
| Enhanced Virus Protection (EVP) | ||
| Fused Multiply-Add (FMA) | ||
| Fused Multiply-Add 4 (FMA4) | ||
| PowerGating | ||
| PowerNow | ||
| VirusProtect | ||
Virtualization |
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| Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
| Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
| Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | ||
| AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™) | ||
| IOMMU 2.0 | ||
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