A8-7600 vs Xeon E5-2666 V3

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E5-2666 V3
2014
10 cores / 20 threads, 135 Watt
8.92
+339%
A8-7600
2014
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
2.03

Xeon E5-2666 V3 outperforms A8-7600 by a whopping 339% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E5-2666 V3 and A8-7600 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking8661923
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency6.252.95
Architecture codenameHaswell-EP (2014−2015)Kaveri (2014−2015)
Release date13 November 2014 (10 years ago)31 July 2014 (10 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Xeon E5-2666 V3 and A8-7600 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 speed2.9 GHz3.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.5 GHz3.8 GHz
L1 cache64K (per core)256 KB
L2 cache256K (per core)4096 KB
L3 cache25 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography22 nm28 nm
Die size356 mm2245 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data71 °C
Number of transistors2,600 million2,411 million
64 bit support++

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E5-2666 V3 and A8-7600 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 configuration21
Socket2011-3FM2+
Power consumption (TDP)135 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E5-2666 V3 and A8-7600. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
FRTC-+
FreeSync-+
DualGraphics-+
TrueAudio-+
PowerNow-+
PowerGating-+
Out-of-band client management-+
VirusProtect-+
HSA-+
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
TSX+-

Security technologies

Xeon E5-2666 V3 and A8-7600 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E5-2666 V3 and A8-7600 are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
IOMMU 2.0-+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E5-2666 V3 and A8-7600. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4 2133 MHz Quad-channelDDR3-2133
Max memory channelsno data2

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon R7 Graphics
iGPU core countno data6
จำนวนพาธไลน์no data384
Enduro-+
Switchable graphics-+
UVD-+
VCE-+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon E5-2666 V3 and A8-7600 integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon E5-2666 V3 and A8-7600 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno dataDirectX® 12
Vulkan-+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E5-2666 V3 and A8-7600.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes4016

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.

Xeon E5-2666 V3 8.92
+339%
A8-7600 2.03

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.

Xeon E5-2666 V3 14167
+340%
A8-7600 3217

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.92 2.03
Recency 13 November 2014 31 July 2014
Physical cores 10 4
Threads 20 4
Chip lithography 22 nm 28 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 135 Watt 65 Watt

Xeon E5-2666 V3 has a 339.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 months, 150% more physical cores and 400% more threads, and a 27.3% more advanced lithography process.

A8-7600, on the other hand, has 107.7% lower power consumption.

The Xeon E5-2666 V3 is our recommended choice as it beats the A8-7600 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E5-2666 V3 is a server/workstation processor while A8-7600 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E5-2666 V3 and A8-7600, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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