Phenom X3 8650 vs A6-6420K

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Aggregate performance score

A6-6420K
2014
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.99
+28.6%
Phenom X3 8650
2008
3 cores / 3 threads, 95 Watt
0.77

A6-6420K outperforms Phenom X3 8650 by a significant 29% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A6-6420K and Phenom X3 8650 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking24812653
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency1.440.77
Architecture codenameRichland (2013−2014)Toliman (2008)
Release dateJanuary 2014 (10 years ago)April 2008 (16 years ago)

Detailed specifications

A6-6420K and Phenom X3 8650 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 cores2 (Dual-core)3 (Tri-Core)
Threads23
Base clock speed4 GHzno data
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz2.3 GHz
L1 cache96 KB128 KB (per core)
L2 cache1024 KB512 KB (per core)
L3 cacheno data2 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm65 nm
Die size246 mm2285 mm2
Maximum core temperature70 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)70 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,303 million450 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data-
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on A6-6420K and Phenom X3 8650 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
SocketFM2AM2+
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A6-6420K and Phenom X3 8650. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
FMA+-
AVX+-
PowerNow+-
PowerGating+-
VirusProtect+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A6-6420K and Phenom X3 8650 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
IOMMU 2.0+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A6-6420K and Phenom X3 8650. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1866no data
Max memory channels2no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon HD 8470Dno data
จำนวนพาธไลน์192no data
Enduro+-
Switchable graphics+-
UVD+-

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of A6-6420K and Phenom X3 8650 integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics API support

APIs supported by A6-6420K and Phenom X3 8650 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXDirectX® 11no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A6-6420K and Phenom X3 8650.

PCIe version2.0no 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.

A6-6420K 0.99
+28.6%
Phenom X3 8650 0.77

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.

A6-6420K 1565
+28.5%
Phenom X3 8650 1218

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

A6-6420K 478
+89.7%
Phenom X3 8650 252

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

A6-6420K 771
+24.6%
Phenom X3 8650 619

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.99 0.77
Physical cores 2 3
Threads 2 3
Chip lithography 32 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 95 Watt

A6-6420K has a 28.6% higher aggregate performance score, a 103.1% more advanced lithography process, and 46.2% lower power consumption.

Phenom X3 8650, on the other hand, has 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads.

The A6-6420K is our recommended choice as it beats the Phenom X3 8650 in performance tests.


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