A8-6600K vs Ryzen 5 8600G

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen 5 8600G
2024
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
16.59
+742%

Ryzen 5 8600G outperforms A8-6600K by a whopping 742% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen 5 8600G and A8-6600K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking4141958
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation49.990.25
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Seriesno dataAMD A-Series (Desktop)
Power efficiency23.271.80
Architecture codenamePhoenix (2023−2024)Richland (2013−2014)
Release date8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)1 June 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$229$142

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 5 8600G has 19896% better value for money than A8-6600K.

Detailed specifications

Ryzen 5 8600G and A8-6600K 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads124
Base clock speed4.3 GHz3.9 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz4.2 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)192 KB
L2 cache1 MB (per core)4096 KB
L3 cache16 MB (shared)0 KB
Chip lithography4 nm32 nm
Die size178 mm2246 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data74 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data74 °C
Number of transistors25,000 million1,178 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data-
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen 5 8600G and A8-6600K 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
SocketAM5FM2
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt100 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen 5 8600G and A8-6600K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA-FMA4
AVX+AVX
PowerNow-+
PowerGating-+
VirusProtect-+
Precision Boost 2+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen 5 8600G and A8-6600K are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
IOMMU 2.0-+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen 5 8600G and A8-6600K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR3-1866
Max memory channelsno data2

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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AMD Radeon 760MAMD Radeon HD 8570D
Number of pipelinesno data256
Enduro-+
Switchable graphics-+
UVD-+
VCE-+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Ryzen 5 8600G and A8-6600K integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Ryzen 5 8600G and A8-6600K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno dataDirectX® 11

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen 5 8600G and A8-6600K.

PCIe version4.02.0
PCI Express lanes20no 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.

Ryzen 5 8600G 16.59
+742%
A8-6600K 1.97

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.

Ryzen 5 8600G 25394
+744%
A8-6600K 3010

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 16.59 1.97
Integrated graphics card 15.03 1.12
Recency 8 January 2024 1 June 2013
Physical cores 6 4
Threads 12 4
Chip lithography 4 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 100 Watt

Ryzen 5 8600G has a 742.1% higher aggregate performance score, 1242% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 10 years, 50% more physical cores and 200% more threads, a 700% more advanced lithography process, and 53.8% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 5 8600G is our recommended choice as it beats the A8-6600K in performance tests.


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