Phenom X4 9450e vs A8-5600K

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Aggregate performance score

A8-5600K
2012
4 cores / 4 threads, 100 Watt
1.87
+96.8%

A8-5600K outperforms Phenom X4 9450e by an impressive 97% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A8-5600K and Phenom X4 9450e processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking20022510
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD A-Series (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency1.711.33
Architecture codenameTrinity (2012−2013)Agena (2007−2008)
Release date2 October 2012 (12 years ago)October 2008 (16 years ago)

Detailed specifications

A8-5600K and Phenom X4 9450e 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads44
Base clock speed3.6 GHzno data
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz2.1 GHz
L1 cache128K (per core)128 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)512 KB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB2 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm65 nm
Die size246 mm2285 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)74 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,178 million450 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on A8-5600K and Phenom X4 9450e 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
SocketFM2AM2+
Power consumption (TDP)100 Watt65 Watt

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A8-5600K and Phenom X4 9450e are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A8-5600K and Phenom X4 9450e. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon HD 7560Dno data

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 1.87
+96.8%
Phenom X4 9450e 0.95

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 2857
+96.4%
Phenom X4 9450e 1455

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.87 0.95
Chip lithography 32 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 100 Watt 65 Watt

A8-5600K has a 96.8% higher aggregate performance score, and a 103.1% more advanced lithography process.

Phenom X4 9450e, on the other hand, has 53.8% lower power consumption.

The A8-5600K is our recommended choice as it beats the Phenom X4 9450e in performance tests.


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