Intel Core i5-7500 vs AMD A8-5600K

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Performance
Core i5-750058% better
6,26817% of 36,991
A8-5600K
3,96511% of 36,991

The Core i5-7500 has 58% better performance than the A8-5600K for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Core i5-7500
No data available
A8-5600K
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Summary

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About the Intel Core i5-7500 CPU

The Intel Core i5-7500 is a 4-core (4-thread) processor built for the desktop CPU market. It launched in Q1 2017. It is part of Intel's Core i5 lineup, which is based on the Kaby Lake microarchitecture. The i5-7500 is compatible with Intel Socket 1151 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the HD 630 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i5-7500 supports DDR4 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i5-7500 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 256 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 6 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i5-7500 features 4 total cores which can process 4 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 3.4 GHz, and it can boost up to 3.8 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i5-7500 includes an integrated graphics solution called HD 630. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance

The Core i5-7500 has the 376th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 16.94% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the AMD A8-5600K CPU

The AMD A8-5600K is an end-of-life 4-core (4-thread) processor built for the desktop CPU market. It launched in Q4 2012. It is part of AMD's A8 lineup, which is based on the Trinity microarchitecture. The A8-5600K is compatible with AMD Socket FM2 motherboards and is fabricated on GlobalFoundries's 32 nm manufacturing process. It features the Radeon HD 7560D integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The A8-5600K supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the A8-5600K has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 192 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 4 MB, is larger but slower than the L1.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The A8-5600K features 4 total cores which can process 4 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 3.6 GHz, and it can boost up to 3.9 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is unlocked, enabling overclocking for those seeking to push the CPU's performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The A8-5600K includes an integrated graphics solution called Radeon HD 7560D. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance

The A8-5600K has the 458th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 10.72% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoCore i5-7500A8-5600K
ManufacturerIntelAMD
SeriesCore i5A8
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ1 2017Q4 2012
Production StatusActiveEnd-of-life
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Core i5-750058% better
6,26817% of 36,991
A8-5600K
3,96511% of 36,991

The Core i5-7500 has 58% better performance than the A8-5600K for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Core i5-7500 is ranked 376th with a score of 6,268, and the A8-5600K is ranked 458th with a score of 3,965.

Performance per dollar
Core i5-7500
No data available
A8-5600K
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Core i5-7500 and the A8-5600K for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline CPU:Core i5-7500 or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i5-44606,499+4%
Core i5-64006,283+0%
Core i5-75006,268
Ryzen 3 12005,975-5%
Core i5-34705,575-11%
A10-6800K4,066-35%
A10-7850K3,979-37%
A8-5600K3,965-37%
A8-6600K3,944-37%
A10-5800K3,904-38%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

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CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other CPUs.

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkCore i5-7500A8-5600K
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
6,268
(+58.08%)
3,965
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
585
(+100.34%)
292
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
159
(+82.76%)
87
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
3,523
(+238.42%)
1,041
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
1,283
(+199.77%)
428
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
6,030
(+111.36%)
2,853
CPU Mark Single-Thread
2,264
(+58.32%)
1,430
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecCore i5-7500A8-5600K
ManufacturerIntelAMD
FoundryIntelGlobalFoundries
Process Size14 nm32 nm
Transistors--1,303 million

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecCore i5-7500A8-5600K
SeriesCore i5A8
MicroarchitectureKaby LakeTrinity
CodenameKaby LakeTrinity
Memory SupportDDR4DDR3
Memory ChannelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC MemoryNoNo

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecCore i5-7500A8-5600K
Cores44
Threads44
Clock Speed3.4 GHz3.6 GHz
Turbo Clock3.8 GHz3.9 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier34.0x36.0x
Multiplier UnlockedNoYes

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecCore i5-7500A8-5600K
L1 Cache64 KB192 KB
L2 Cache256 KB4 MB
L3 Cache6 MB--

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecCore i5-7500A8-5600K
SocketIntel Socket 1151AMD Socket FM2
PCI ExpressPCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 2.0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)65 W100 W
Tcase Max72 °C74 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.

SpecCore i5-7500A8-5600K
Integrated GraphicsHD 630Radeon HD 7560D
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, VT-x, VT-d, AES-NI, TSX, TXT, CLMUL, FMA3, F16C, BMI1, BMI2, vPro, Boost 2.0MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AMD64, AMD-V, AES, AVX, CLMUL, CVT16, EVP, FMA4, FMA3, F16C, XOP, ABM, TBM, Turbo Core

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.