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AMD Athlon II X4 860K vs AMD A8-6500. Specifications, performance, tests

Overall score
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Released
Q4/2014
AMD Athlon II X4 860K
AMD Athlon II X4 860K
Released
Q2/2013
Overall score
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AMD A8-6500
AMD A8-6500

Compare AMD Athlon II X4 860K VS AMD A8-6500. Which processor delivers superior performance?

In this detailed comparison, we evaluate the specifications and benchmarks of both processors to determine the best choice for your needs. We analyze their core counts, maximum frequencies, and power consumption.

AMD Athlon II X4 860K boasts a maximum frequency of 3.70 GHz GHz. 4 cores that enhance multitasking capabilities.With a power consumption of 95 W W, it ensures efficient performance.Released in Q4/2014, it incorporates the latest technology for optimal efficiency.

AMD A8-6500 features a maximum frequency of 3.50 GHz GHz. 4 cores designed for high-performance tasks.Its power consumption is 65 W W, providing a balance of power and efficiency.Launched in Q2/2013, it is built to handle demanding applications.

Differences

  • Place in the overall ranking

    (based on several benchmarks)

    1130 left arrow score
  • Higher clock speed

    Around 5% better clock speed

    3.70 GHz left arrow 3.50 GHz

Positions in all rankings

Common positions AMD Athlon II X4 860K CPU in popular benchmarks, for comparison with other models.

  • Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)
    388 place
  • Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)
    366 place
  • Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)
    448 place
  • Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
    826 place
  • Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
    741 place
  • Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
    1085 place
  • Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
    1064 place
  • Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)
    539 place
  • Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)
    434 place
  • Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Single-Core)
    519 place
  • Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
    544 place
  • Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark
    782 place
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  • Place in the overall ranking

    (based on several benchmarks)

    1352 left arrow score
  • Higher turbo clock speed

    Around 2 % better overclocked clock speed

    4.10 GHz left arrow 4.00 GHz
  • Performance per watt

    About 0.68 times less performance per watt

    65 W left arrow 95 W

Positions in all rankings

Common positions AMD A8-6500 CPU in popular benchmarks, for comparison with other models.

  • Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
    846 place
  • Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
    744 place
  • Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
    1145 place
  • Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
    1189 place
  • iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)
    781 place
  • Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)
    618 place
  • Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)
    551 place
  • Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Single-Core)
    783 place
  • Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
    439 place
  • Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark
    891 place

Specifications

Technical data
AMD Athlon II X4 860K AMD Athlon II X4 860K
AMD A8-6500 AMD A8-6500
CPU family and group

Comprehensive background on the processors being compared, detailing their series, generation, and targeted market segment.

  • Segment
    Desktop / Server left arrow Desktop / Server
  • Family
    AMD Athlon II left arrow AMD A
  • Generation
    1 left arrow 3
  • CPU group
    AMD Athlon II (Kaveri) left arrow AMD A8-6000
CPU Technical specs

Essential parameters including the number of cores, threads, base and turbo frequencies, and cache size. These metrics provide insight into the processor’s speed—higher values generally indicate better performance.

  • Frequency
    3.70 GHz left arrow 3.50 GHz
  • CPU Cores
    4 left arrow 4
  • Turbo (1 Core)
    4.00 GHz left arrow 4.10 GHz
  • CPU Threads
    4 left arrow 4
  • Turbo (4 Cores)
    4.00 GHz left arrow 4.10 GHz
  • Hyperthreading
    No left arrow No
  • Overclocking
    Yes left arrow Yes
  • Core architecture
    normal left arrow normal
IGPU

The integrated graphics (iGPU) do not influence the CPU performance significantly; they serve as a substitute for a dedicated graphics card in the absence of one or are utilized in mobile devices.

  • GPU name
    no iGPU left arrow AMD Radeon HD 8570D
  • GPU frequency
    left arrow 0.84 GHz
  • GPU (Turbo)
    No turbo left arrow No turbo
  • Execution units
    left arrow 4
  • Shader
    left arrow 256
  • Max. GPU Memory
    -- left arrow 2 GB
  • Max. displays
    left arrow 2
  • Generation
    left arrow 5
  • DirectX Version
    left arrow 11.2
  • Technology
    left arrow 32 nm
  • Release date
    left arrow Q2/2013
Hardware codec support

This section details the built-in codecs used for encoding and decoding media content, which significantly enhance processing speed and efficiency.

  • h265 / HEVC (8 bit)
    No left arrow No
  • h265 / HEVC (10 bit)
    No left arrow No
  • h264
    No left arrow Decode
  • VP9
    No left arrow No
  • VP8
    No left arrow No
  • AV1
    No left arrow No
  • AVC
    No left arrow Decode
  • VC-1
    No left arrow Decode
  • JPEG
    No left arrow Decode / Encode
Memory specs & PCI

Overview of the types and quantities of RAM supported by AMD A8-6500 and AMD Athlon II X4 860K. The supported memory frequencies may vary depending on the motherboard configuration.

  • Memory type
    DDR3-1866 left arrow DDR3-1866
  • ECC
    Yes left arrow No
  • Memory channels
    2 left arrow 2
Encryption
  • AES-NI
    No left arrow Yes
Thermal Management

Analyze the TDP (Thermal Design Power) requirements of AMD Athlon II X4 860K and AMD A8-6500 to make an informed decision on the appropriate cooling system. Remember that TDP refers to thermal watts, not electrical watts.

  • TDP (PL1)
    95 W left arrow 65 W
Technologies and extensions

Information on architecture, interfaces, and additional instructions supported by AMD Athlon II X4 860K and AMD A8-6500, including virtual machine technologies and fabrication processes.

  • Instruction set (ISA)
    x86-64 (64 bit) left arrow x86-64 (64 bit)
  • Virtualization
    None left arrow AMD-V
  • ISA extensions
    SSE3 left arrow SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
  • L3-Cache
    4.00 MB left arrow 4.00 MB
  • Architecture
    Kaveri left arrow Richland (Piledriver)
  • Technology
    32 nm left arrow 32 nm
  • Socket
    FM2+ left arrow FM2
  • Release date
    Q4/2014 left arrow Q2/2013

Benchmarks

Performance tests CPUs

By analyzing the results from various benchmarks, you can gain a clearer understanding of the performance differences between AMD Athlon II X4 860K and AMD A8-6500.

Compare the synthetic benchmark scores and make an informed decision on the best processor for your needs!

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
The Cinebench R15 SC stresses the computing modules of a desktop or laptop computer to their limits and accurately determines the key performance parameters of the hardware
94
AMD Athlon II X4 860K
90
AMD A8-6500
Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
The Cinebench R15 MC stresses the computing modules of a desktop or laptop computer to their limits and accurately determines the key performance parameters of the hardware
295
AMD Athlon II X4 860K
293
AMD A8-6500
Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
Geekbench 5 SC is a popular cross-platform performance test for desktop or mobile processors that uses system memory intensively
539
AMD Athlon II X4 860K
489
AMD A8-6500
Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
Geekbench 5 MC is a popular cross-platform performance test for desktop or mobile processors that uses system memory intensively
1586
AMD Athlon II X4 860K
1299
AMD A8-6500
Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)
Geekbench 3 SC for one CPU core, includes stress tests simulating real 3D scenarios for Windows, Mac, Linux, Ansroid, iOS
2500
AMD Athlon II X4 860K
2017
AMD A8-6500
Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)
Geekbench 3 MC using a multi-core and hyperthreading, includes stress tests simulating real 3D scenarios for Windows, Mac, Linux, Ansroid, iOS
8155
AMD Athlon II X4 860K
5781
AMD A8-6500
Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Single-Core)
The PC CPU and GPU test involves rendering a specific 3D scene in single-core mode, based on CINEMA 4D
1.03
AMD Athlon II X4 860K
0.92
AMD A8-6500
Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
The PC CPU and GPU test involves rendering a specific 3D scene in multi-core mode and hyperthreading, based on CINEMA 4D
3.97
AMD Athlon II X4 860K
3.29
AMD A8-6500
Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark
PassMark is a test suite that performs complex mathematical calculations to determine CPU performance on file compression, encryption and physics-related tasks
5636
AMD Athlon II X4 860K
4579
AMD A8-6500

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