FX-6200 vs A8-5600K

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Aggregate performance score

A8-5600K
2012
4 cores / 4 threads, 100 Watt
1.80
FX-6200
2012
6 cores / 6 threads, 125 Watt
2.57
+42.8%

FX-6200 outperforms A8-5600K by a considerable 43% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A8-5600K and FX-6200 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking20231745
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD A-Series (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency1.701.94
Architecture codenameTrinity (2012−2013)Zambezi (2011−2012)
Release date2 October 2012 (12 years ago)27 February 2012 (12 years ago)

Detailed specifications

A8-5600K and FX-6200 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads46
Base clock speed3.6 GHz3.8 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz4.1 GHz
L1 cache128K (per core)288 KB
L2 cache1 MB (per core)6144 KB
L3 cache0 KB8192 KB
Chip lithography32 nm32 nm
Die size246 mm2315 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data61 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)74 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,178 million1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier++
P0 Vcore voltageno dataMin: 1.3 V - Max: 1.4125 V

Compatibility

Information on A8-5600K and FX-6200 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFM2AM3+
Power consumption (TDP)100 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A8-5600K and FX-6200. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
FMA-+
AVX-+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A8-5600K and FX-6200 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A8-5600K and FX-6200. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon HD 7560D (760 MHz)no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A8-5600K and FX-6200.

PCIe versionno datan/a

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

A8-5600K 1.80
FX-6200 2.57
+42.8%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

A8-5600K 2854
FX-6200 4075
+42.8%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

A8-5600K 424
+3.7%
FX-6200 409

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

A8-5600K 1016
FX-6200 1299
+27.9%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.80 2.57
Recency 2 October 2012 27 February 2012
Physical cores 4 6
Threads 4 6
Power consumption (TDP) 100 Watt 125 Watt

A8-5600K has an age advantage of 7 months, and 25% lower power consumption.

FX-6200, on the other hand, has a 42.8% higher aggregate performance score, and 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads.

The FX-6200 is our recommended choice as it beats the A8-5600K in performance tests.


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