Processor 300 vs A8-5600K

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Aggregate performance score

A8-5600K
2012
4 cores / 4 threads, 100 Watt
1.80
Processor 300
2024
2 cores / 4 threads, 46 Watt
4.51
+151%

Processor 300 outperforms A8-5600K by a whopping 151% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A8-5600K and Processor 300 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking20231319
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesAMD A-Series (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency1.709.27
Architecture codenameTrinity (2012−2013)Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
Release date2 October 2012 (12 years ago)8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$82

Detailed specifications

A8-5600K and Processor 300 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads44
Base clock speed3.6 GHz3.9 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz3.9 GHz
L1 cache128K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm10 nm
Die size246 mm2163 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)74 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,178 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on A8-5600K and Processor 300 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
SocketFM21700
Power consumption (TDP)100 Watt46 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A8-5600K and Processor 300. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
TSX-+

Security technologies

A8-5600K and Processor 300 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A8-5600K and Processor 300 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A8-5600K and Processor 300. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4, DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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AMD Radeon HD 7560D (760 MHz)Intel UHD Graphics 710

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A8-5600K and Processor 300.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanesno data16

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
Processor 300 4.51
+151%

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
Processor 300 7160
+151%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.80 4.51
Integrated graphics card 1.19 2.86
Recency 2 October 2012 8 January 2024
Physical cores 4 2
Chip lithography 32 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 100 Watt 46 Watt

A8-5600K has 100% more physical cores.

Processor 300, on the other hand, has a 150.6% higher aggregate performance score, 140.3% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 11 years, a 220% more advanced lithography process, and 117.4% lower power consumption.

The Processor 300 is our recommended choice as it beats the A8-5600K in performance tests.


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