A8-3870K vs Pro A8-8600B

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Aggregate performance score

Pro A8-8600B
2015
4 cores / 4 threads, 12 Watt
1.38
A8-3870K
2011
4 cores / 4 threads, 100 Watt
1.47
+6.5%

A8-3870K outperforms Pro A8-8600B by a small 7% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Pro A8-8600B and A8-3870K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking22352175
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Carrizono data
Power efficiency3.731.39
Architecture codenameCarrizo (2015−2018)Llano (2011−2012)
Release date3 June 2015 (9 years ago)20 December 2011 (13 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Pro A8-8600B and A8-3870K 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 speed1.6 GHz3 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz3 GHz
L1 cacheno data128 KB (per core)
L2 cache2048 KB1 MB (per core)
L3 cacheno data0 KB
Chip lithography28 nm32 nm
Die sizeno data228 mm2
Number of transistors3100 Million1,178 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Pro A8-8600B and A8-3870K 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 configurationno data1
SocketFP4FM1
Power consumption (TDP)12-35 Watt100 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Pro A8-8600B and A8-3870K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsHSA 1.0no data
AES-NI+-
FMAFMA4-
AVXAVX-
FRTC+-
FreeSync+-
TrueAudio+-
PowerNow+-
PowerGating+-
Out-of-band client management+-
VirusProtect+-
RAID+-
HSA+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Pro A8-8600B and A8-3870K are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
IOMMU 2.0+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Pro A8-8600B and A8-3870K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3/DDR3L-2133DDR3
Max memory channels2no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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AMD Radeon R6 GraphicsAMD Radeon HD 6550D
iGPU core count6no data
จำนวนพาธไลน์384no data
Enduro+-
Switchable graphics+-
UVD+-
VCE+-

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Pro A8-8600B and A8-3870K integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Pro A8-8600B and A8-3870K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXDirectX® 12no data
Vulkan+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Pro A8-8600B and A8-3870K.

PCIe version3.0no 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.

Pro A8-8600B 1.38
A8-3870K 1.47
+6.5%

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.

Pro A8-8600B 2190
A8-3870K 2328
+6.3%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.38 1.47
Recency 3 June 2015 20 December 2011
Chip lithography 28 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 12 Watt 100 Watt

Pro A8-8600B has an age advantage of 3 years, a 14.3% more advanced lithography process, and 733.3% lower power consumption.

A8-3870K, on the other hand, has a 6.5% higher aggregate performance score.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Pro A8-8600B and A8-3870K.

Be aware that Pro A8-8600B is a notebook processor while A8-3870K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Pro A8-8600B and A8-3870K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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