A8-5500 vs i7-6950X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-6950X
2016
10 cores / 20 threads, 140 Watt
11.36
+568%

Core i7-6950X outperforms A8-5500 by a whopping 568% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-6950X and A8-5500 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking7032064
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.89no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7 (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency7.402.38
Architecture codenameBroadwell-E (2016)Trinity (2012−2013)
Release date31 May 2016 (8 years ago)2 October 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,723no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-6950X and A8-5500 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 cores10 (Deca-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads204
Base clock speed3 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz3.7 GHz
Bus rate9.6 GT/s / QPIno data
L1 cache32K (per core)128 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache25 MB (shared)0 KB
Chip lithography14 nm32 nm
Die size246 mm2246 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C71 °C
Number of transistors3,800 million1,178 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-6950X and A8-5500 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
SocketFCLGA2011FM2
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-6950X and A8-5500. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Smart Response+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-6950X and A8-5500 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-6950X and A8-5500 are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-6950X and A8-5500. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR3
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels4no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon HD 7560D

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-6950X and A8-5500.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes40no 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.

i7-6950X 11.36
+568%
A8-5500 1.70

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.

i7-6950X 17388
+567%
A8-5500 2607

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.

i7-6950X 1316
+240%
A8-5500 387

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.

i7-6950X 8590
+851%
A8-5500 903

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 11.36 1.70
Recency 31 May 2016 2 October 2012
Physical cores 10 4
Threads 20 4
Chip lithography 14 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 65 Watt

i7-6950X has a 568.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, 150% more physical cores and 400% more threads, and a 128.6% more advanced lithography process.

A8-5500, on the other hand, has 115.4% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-6950X is our recommended choice as it beats the A8-5500 in performance tests.


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