Intel Core i7-5700HQ vs AMD A8-6600K

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Performance
Core i7-5700HQ105% better
8,081.522% of 36,991
A8-6600K
3,94411% of 36,991

The Core i7-5700HQ has 105% better performance than the A8-6600K for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Core i7-5700HQ
21.3818% of 121.53
A8-6600K
No data available

The Core i7-5700HQ has 18% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: Intel Core i5-13400F.

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Summary

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About the Intel Core i7-5700HQ CPU

The Intel Core i7-5700HQ is an end-of-life 4-core (8-thread) processor built for the desktop CPU market. It launched in Q2 2015 with a suggested retail price of $378. It is part of Intel's Core i7 lineup, which is based on the Broadwell-H microarchitecture. The i7-5700HQ is compatible with Intel BGA 1364 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel HD 5600 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i7-5700HQ supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i7-5700HQ 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 i7-5700HQ features 4 total cores which can process 8 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2.7 GHz, and it can boost up to 3.5 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 i7-5700HQ includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel HD 5600. 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 & Value

The Core i7-5700HQ has the 308th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 21.85% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 8,081.5 score and $378 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 21.38. This is the 153rd best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

About the AMD A8-6600K CPU

The AMD A8-6600K is an end-of-life 4-core (4-thread) processor built for the desktop CPU market. It launched in Q2 2013. It is part of AMD's A8 lineup, which is based on the Richland microarchitecture. The A8-6600K is compatible with AMD Socket FM2 motherboards and is fabricated on GlobalFoundries's 32 nm manufacturing process. It features the Radeon HD 8570D integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The A8-6600K supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the A8-6600K 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 A8-6600K 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 3.9 GHz, and it can boost up to 4.2 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 A8-6600K includes an integrated graphics solution called Radeon HD 8570D. 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 A8-6600K has the 460th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 10.66% 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 i7-5700HQA8-6600K
ManufacturerIntelAMD
SeriesCore i7A8
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ2 2015Q2 2013
Launch Price (MSRP)$378--
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeEnd-of-life
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Core i7-5700HQ105% better
8,081.522% of 36,991
A8-6600K
3,94411% of 36,991

The Core i7-5700HQ has 105% better performance than the A8-6600K for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Core i7-5700HQ is ranked 308th with a score of 8,081.5, and the A8-6600K is ranked 460th with a score of 3,944.

Performance per dollar
Core i7-5700HQ
21.3818% of 121.53
A8-6600K
No data available

The Core i7-5700HQ has 40% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Core i7-5700HQ's 21.38 performance per dollar ranks it 153rd among the other benchmarked CPUs in our database.

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 i7-5700HQ or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i7-2600K8,527+6%
Ryzen 5 2400G8,241+2%
Core i7-5700HQ8,081.5
Core i5-85007,942-2%
Core i5-6600K7,754-4%
A10-7850K3,979-51%
A8-5600K3,965-51%
A8-6600K3,944-51%
A10-5800K3,904-52%
A10-7700K3,853-52%

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.

Choose Baseline CPU:Core i7-5700HQ orA8-6600K
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Ryzen 7 1800X27.62+29%
Core i7-5775C27.26+27%
Core i7-2600K26.9+26%
Core i5-6600T25.38+19%
Core i7-4770K25.15+18%
Core i7-5700HQ21.38
Ryzen Threadripper 1950X17.85-17%
Core i9-9900T9.65-55%

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 i7-5700HQA8-6600K
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
8,081.5
(+104.91%)
3,944
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
720
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Cinebench R15 Single-Core
144
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Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
3,258
(+200.28%)
1,085
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
1,121
(+148.56%)
451
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
6,039
(+100.23%)
3,016
CPU Mark Single-Thread
2,015
(+30.93%)
1,539
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 i7-5700HQA8-6600K
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 i7-5700HQA8-6600K
SeriesCore i7A8
MicroarchitectureBroadwell-HRichland
CodenameBroadwell-HRichland
Memory SupportDDR3DDR3
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 i7-5700HQA8-6600K
Cores44
Threads84
Clock Speed2.7 GHz3.9 GHz
Turbo Clock3.5 GHz4.2 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier27.0x39.0x
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 i7-5700HQA8-6600K
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 i7-5700HQA8-6600K
SocketIntel BGA 1364AMD Socket FM2
PCI ExpressPCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 2.0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)47 W100 W
Tcase Max105 °C74 °C
TJ Max105 °C74 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecCore i7-5700HQA8-6600K
Integrated GraphicsIntel HD 5600Radeon HD 8570D
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, VT-x, VT-d, HTT, AES-NI, TXT, CLMUL, FMA3, F16C, BMI1, BMI2, Boost 2.0MMX, 3DNow!, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES, AVX, BMI1, FMA3, FMA4, AMD64, CLMUL, CnQ, NX bit, AMD-V, XOP, ABM, TBM, F16C, PowerNow!, Turbo Core 3.0

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