Intel Pentium G4560 vs AMD A8-6600K
Comparative analysis of Intel Pentium G4560 and AMD A8-6600K 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 Pentium G4560
- CPU is newer: launch date 3 year(s) 6 month(s) later
- Around 35% higher maximum core temperature: 100°C vs 74°C
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 14 nm vs 32 nm SOI
- Around 20% lower typical power consumption: 54 Watt vs 65 Watt
- Around 37% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2094 vs 1527
- Around 18% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 3538 vs 2995
- Around 57% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 841 vs 534
- Around 28% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 1863 vs 1460
- 2.3x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 22.395 vs 9.757
- Around 59% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.312 vs 0.196
- Around 91% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames): 1003 vs 525
- 2x better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames): 2030 vs 1008
- Around 75% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 3809 vs 2178
- Around 91% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps): 1003 vs 525
- 2x better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps): 2030 vs 1008
- Around 75% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 3809 vs 2178
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Launch date | January 2017 vs 4 June 2013 |
| Maximum core temperature | 100°C vs 74°C |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm vs 32 nm SOI |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 54 Watt vs 65 Watt |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2094 vs 1527 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 3538 vs 2995 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 841 vs 534 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 1863 vs 1460 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 22.395 vs 9.757 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.312 vs 0.196 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 1003 vs 525 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 2030 vs 1008 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 3809 vs 2178 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 1003 vs 525 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 2030 vs 1008 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 3809 vs 2178 |
Reasons to consider the AMD A8-6600K
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- 2 more cores, run more applications at once: 4 vs 2
- Around 20% higher clock speed: 4.2 GHz vs 3.5 GHz
- Around 50% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- 8x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- 2.1x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 4.575 vs 2.198
- 11.2x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 13.427 vs 1.204
- Around 24% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 3.691 vs 2.986
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
| Number of cores | 4 vs 2 |
| Maximum frequency | 4.2 GHz vs 3.5 GHz |
| L1 cache | 192 KB vs 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 4 MB vs 256 KB (per core) |
| Benchmarks | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 4.575 vs 2.198 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 13.427 vs 1.204 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 3.691 vs 2.986 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Pentium G4560
CPU 2: AMD A8-6600K
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| Name | Intel Pentium G4560 | AMD A8-6600K |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2094 | 1527 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 3538 | 2995 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 841 | 534 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 1863 | 1460 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 2149 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 2.198 | 4.575 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 22.395 | 9.757 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.312 | 0.196 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 1.204 | 13.427 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 2.986 | 3.691 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 1003 | 525 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 2030 | 1008 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 3809 | 2178 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 1003 | 525 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 2030 | 1008 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 3809 | 2178 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Pentium G4560 | AMD A8-6600K | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Kaby Lake | Richland |
| Launch date | January 2017 | 4 June 2013 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $108 | $142 |
| Place in performance rating | 1896 | 2287 |
| Price now | $99.99 | |
| Processor Number | G4560 | |
| Series | Intel® Pentium® Processor G Series | AMD A8-Series APU for Desktops |
| Status | Launched | |
| Value for money (0-100) | 14.35 | |
| Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Family | AMD A-Series Processors | |
| OPN PIB | AD660KWOHLBOX | |
| OPN Tray | AD660KWOA44HL | |
Performance |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 3.50 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
| Bus Speed | 8 GT/s DMI3 | |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 192 KB |
| L2 cache | 256 KB (per core) | 4 MB |
| L3 cache | 3072 KB (shared) | |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 32 nm SOI |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 65 °C | 74 °C |
| Maximum core temperature | 100°C | 74°C |
| Maximum frequency | 3.5 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
| Number of cores | 2 | 4 |
| Number of QPI Links | 0 | |
| Number of threads | 4 | 4 |
| Die size | 246 mm | |
| Transistor count | 1303 Million | |
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Memory |
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| Max memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| Maximum memory size | 64 GB | |
| Supported memory types | DDR4-2133/2400, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.35V | DDR3 |
| Supported memory frequency | 1866 MHz | |
Graphics |
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| Device ID | 0x5902 | |
| Graphics base frequency | 350 MHz | |
| Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.05 GHz | |
| Graphics max frequency | 1.05 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 610 | AMD Radeon HD 8570D |
| Enduro | ||
| iGPU core count | 256 | |
| Number of pipelines | 256 | |
| Switchable graphics | ||
| Unified Video Decoder (UVD) | ||
| Video Codec Engine (VCE) | ||
Graphics interfaces |
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| Number of displays supported | 3 | |
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| HDMI | ||
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 | 11 |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | |
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) | 54 Watt | 65 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 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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