A8-5600K vs Ryzen 5 5600X

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Performance Comparison

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Passmark Score

2860

Passmark Score

21845

Performance Difference

Ryzen 5 5600X is 663.8% faster than A8-5600K

Benchmarks & Performance Comparison

In this CPU comparison, Ryzen 5 5600X performs 663.8% better in benchmarks. Below you'll find detailed performance analysis, gaming benchmarks, power consumption data, and specifications to help you decide between A8-5600K and Ryzen 5 5600X.

Both processors are popular choices for gaming PCs. Consider factors like core count, boost clock speeds, power consumption (TDP), and gaming vs productivity performance when choosing between these CPUs.

Technical Specifications

Detailed hardware specifications for A8-5600K and Ryzen 5 5600X

AMD

A8-5600K

The A8-5600K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2 October 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,860 points.

General Information

Type:desktop
Series:AMD A-Series (Desktop)
Designer:AMD
Release Date:2 October 2012 (13 years ago)
Architecture Codename:Trinity (2012−2013)
Performance Ranking Position:2288

Technical Specifications

Cores:4
Threads:4
Die Size:246 mm2
L1 Cache:128K (per core)
L2 Cache:1 MB (per core)
L3 Cache:0 kB
Max Frequency:3.9 GHz
64-Bit Support:+
Base Frequency:3.6 GHz
Transistor Count:1,178 million
Process Technology:32 nm
Unlocked Multiplier:+
Max Case Temperature (TCase):74 °C
Compatibilidade Com Windows 11:-

Compatibility

Socket:FM2
Power Consumption (TDP):100 Watt
Max Processors In Config:1

Memory

RAM Types:DDR3
AMD

Ryzen 5 5600X

The Ryzen 5 5600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 21,845 points. Launch price was $299.

General Information

Type:desktop
Series:AMD Ryzen 5
Designer:AMD
Launch Price:$299
Manufacturer:TSMC
Release Date:5 November 2020 (5 years ago)
Architecture Codename:Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)
Performance Ranking Position:692

Technical Specifications

Cores:6
Threads:12
Die Size:2x 80.7 + 125 (I/O) mm2
L1 Cache:64K (per core)
L2 Cache:512K (per core)
L3 Cache:32 MB
Max Frequency:4.6 GHz
Multiplicador:37
64-Bit Support:+
Base Frequency:3.7 GHz
Process Technology:7 nm, 12 nm
Unlocked Multiplier:+
Max Core Temperature:95 °C
Max Case Temperature (TCase):95 °C
Compatibilidade Com Windows 11:+

Compatibility

Socket:AM4
Power Consumption (TDP):65 Watt
Max Processors In Config:1

Memory

RAM Types:DDR4
Memory Channels:2
Memory Bandwidth:51.196 GB/s
Max Memory Capacity:128 GB

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