A8-6600K vs Xeon E5-2682 v4

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E5-2682 v4
2016
16 cores / 32 threads, 120 Watt
11.77
+523%
A8-6600K
2013
4 cores / 4 threads, 100 Watt
1.89

Xeon E5-2682 v4 outperforms A8-6600K by a whopping 523% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E5-2682 v4 and A8-6600K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking6641983
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.31
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Xeon E5AMD A-Series (Desktop)
Power efficiency9.281.79
Architecture codenameBroadwell (2015−2019)Richland (2013−2014)
Release date20 June 2016 (8 years ago)1 June 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$142

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon E5-2682 v4 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads324
Base clock speedno data3.9 GHz
Boost clock speed2.5 GHz4.2 GHz
Bus typeQPIno data
Bus rate2 × 9.6 GT/sno data
Multiplier21no data
L1 cacheno data192 KB
L2 cache4 MB4096 KB
L3 cache40 MB0 KB
Chip lithography14 nm32 nm
Die size456.12 mm2246 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data74 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data74 °C
Number of transistors7200 Million1,178 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E5-2682 v4 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 configuration2 (Multiprocessor)1
Socketno dataFM2
Power consumption (TDP)120 Watt100 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E5-2682 v4 and A8-6600K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA-FMA4
AVX+AVX
PowerNow-+
PowerGating-+
VirusProtect-+
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
TSX+-

Security technologies

Xeon E5-2682 v4 and A8-6600K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E5-2682 v4 and A8-6600K are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
IOMMU 2.0-+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E5-2682 v4 and A8-6600K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR3-1866
Maximum memory size1,536 GBno data
Max memory channelsno data2

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon HD 8570D
จำนวนพาธไลน์no data256
Enduro-+
Switchable graphics-+
UVD-+
VCE-+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Xeon E5-2682 v4 and A8-6600K integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Xeon E5-2682 v4 and A8-6600K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno dataDirectX® 11

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E5-2682 v4 and A8-6600K.

PCIe version3.02.0
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.

Xeon E5-2682 v4 11.77
+523%
A8-6600K 1.89

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 E5-2682 v4 18702
+524%
A8-6600K 2998

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 11.77 1.89
Recency 20 June 2016 1 June 2013
Physical cores 16 4
Threads 32 4
Chip lithography 14 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 120 Watt 100 Watt

Xeon E5-2682 v4 has a 522.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, 300% more physical cores and 700% more threads, and a 128.6% more advanced lithography process.

A8-6600K, on the other hand, has 20% lower power consumption.

The Xeon E5-2682 v4 is our recommended choice as it beats the A8-6600K in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E5-2682 v4 is a server/workstation processor while A8-6600K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E5-2682 v4 and A8-6600K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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