Intel Core i5-8500 vs AMD A8-5600K
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i5-8500 and AMD A8-5600K 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 i5-8500
- CPU is newer: launch date 5 year(s) 4 month(s) later
- 2 more cores, run more applications at once: 6 vs 4
- 2 more threads: 6 vs 4
- Around 5% higher clock speed: 4.10 GHz vs 3.9 GHz
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 14 nm vs 32 nm
- 2x 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 72% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2453 vs 1429
- 3.3x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 9550 vs 2855
- 2.2x better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 1074 vs 488
- 3.4x better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 4700 vs 1366
- Around 35% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 5.925 vs 4.39
- 7x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 77.276 vs 11.085
- 3.6x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.766 vs 0.213
- 3.1x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 10.65 vs 3.45
- 2.4x better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames): 1943 vs 807
- 2.4x better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps): 1943 vs 807
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Launch date | February 2018 vs 26 September 2012 |
| Number of cores | 6 vs 4 |
| Number of threads | 6 vs 4 |
| Maximum frequency | 4.10 GHz vs 3.9 GHz |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm vs 32 nm |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) vs 192 KB |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 Watt vs 100 Watt |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2453 vs 1429 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 9550 vs 2855 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1074 vs 488 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 4700 vs 1366 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 5.925 vs 4.39 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 77.276 vs 11.085 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.766 vs 0.213 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 10.65 vs 3.45 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 1943 vs 807 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 1943 vs 807 |
Reasons to consider the AMD A8-5600K
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- 2.7x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- 3x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 11.539 vs 3.864
- Around 51% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames): 1596 vs 1058
- 3.4x better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 6089 vs 1800
- Around 51% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps): 1596 vs 1058
- 3.4x better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 6089 vs 1800
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
| L2 cache | 4096 KB vs 256 KB (per core) |
| Benchmarks | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 11.539 vs 3.864 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 1596 vs 1058 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 6089 vs 1800 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 1596 vs 1058 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 6089 vs 1800 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i5-8500
CPU 2: AMD A8-5600K
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| Name | Intel Core i5-8500 | AMD A8-5600K |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2453 | 1429 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 9550 | 2855 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1074 | 488 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 4700 | 1366 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 3732 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 5.925 | 4.39 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 77.276 | 11.085 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.766 | 0.213 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 3.864 | 11.539 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 10.65 | 3.45 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 1943 | 807 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 1058 | 1596 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 1800 | 6089 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 1943 | 807 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 1058 | 1596 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 1800 | 6089 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Core i5-8500 | AMD A8-5600K | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Coffee Lake | Trinity |
| Launch date | February 2018 | 26 September 2012 |
| Place in performance rating | 1754 | 1749 |
| Price now | $229 | |
| Processor Number | i5-8500 | |
| Series | 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processors | AMD A-Series (Desktop) |
| Status | Launched | |
| Value for money (0-100) | 15.36 | |
| Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
Performance |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 3.00 GHz | |
| Bus Speed | 8 GT/s DMI3 | |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 192 KB |
| L2 cache | 256 KB (per core) | 4096 KB |
| L3 cache | 9216 KB (shared) | |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 32 nm |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 72 °C | 74 °C |
| Maximum core temperature | 100°C | |
| Maximum frequency | 4.10 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
| Number of cores | 6 | 4 |
| Number of threads | 6 | 4 |
| Die size | 246 mm | |
| Transistor count | 1303 Million | |
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Memory |
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| Max memory channels | 2 | |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 41.6 GB/s | |
| Maximum memory size | 128 GB | |
| Supported memory types | DDR4-2666 | DDR3 |
Graphics |
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| Device ID | 0x3E92 | |
| Graphics base frequency | 350 MHz | |
| Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.10 GHz | |
| 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® UHD Graphics 630 | |
Graphics interfaces |
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| Number of displays supported | 3 | |
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 | |
Graphics API support |
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| DirectX | 12 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | ||
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™) | ||
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