A8-7670K vs A8-7600
Aggregated performance score
A8-7600 outperforms A8-7670K by 1% based on our aggregated benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing A8-7600 and A8-7670K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in performance ranking | 1782 | 1792 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 3.18 | 2.58 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Desktop processor |
| Architecture codename | Kaveri (2014−2015) | Godaveri (2014−2018) |
| Release date | 31 July 2014 (9 years ago) | 20 July 2015 (8 years ago) |
| Current price | $59 | $70 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
A8-7600 has 23% better value for money than A8-7670K.
Detailed specifications
A8-7600 and A8-7670K 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 cores | 4 (Quad-Core) | 4 (Quad-Core) |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Base clock speed | 3.1 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 3.8 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
| L1 cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
| L2 cache | 4096 KB | 4096 KB |
| Chip lithography | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Die size | 245 mm2 | 245 mm2 |
| Maximum core temperature | 71 °C | 72 °C |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | no data | 72 °C |
| Number of transistors | 2,411 million | 2,411 million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
Compatibility
Information on A8-7600 and A8-7670K 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 configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Socket | FM2+ | FM2+ |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 65 Watt | 95 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A8-7600 and A8-7670K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | + | + |
| FMA | + | + |
| AVX | + | + |
| FRTC | 1 | 1 |
| FreeSync | 1 | 1 |
| PowerTune | - | + |
| DualGraphics | 1 | 1 |
| TrueAudio | + | + |
| PowerNow | + | - |
| PowerGating | + | - |
| Out-of-band client management | + | - |
| VirusProtect | + | - |
| RAID | no data | - |
| HSA | 1 | no data |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A8-7600 and A8-7670K are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | + | + |
| IOMMU 2.0 | + | - |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A8-7600 and A8-7670K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR3-2133 | DDR3-2133 |
| Max memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | AMD Radeon R7 Graphics | AMD Radeon R7 Graphics |
| iGPU core count | 6 | 6 |
| Number of pipelines | 384 | 512 |
| Enduro | + | + |
| Switchable graphics | 1 | 1 |
| UVD | + | + |
| VCE | + | + |
Graphics interfaces
Available interfaces and connections of A8-7600 and A8-7670K integrated GPUs.
| DisplayPort | + | + |
| HDMI | + | + |
Graphics API support
APIs supported by A8-7600 and A8-7670K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.
| DirectX | DirectX® 12 | DirectX® 12 |
| Vulkan | 1 | 1 |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A8-7600 and A8-7670K.
| PCIe version | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | 16 | 16 |
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.
A8-7600 outperforms A8-7670K by 1% based on our aggregated benchmark results.
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.
Benchmark coverage: 68%
A8-7600 outperforms A8-7670K by 1% in Passmark.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 2.08 | 2.06 |
| Recency | 31 July 2014 | 20 July 2015 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 65 Watt | 95 Watt |
Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between A8-7600 and A8-7670K.
Should you still have questions on choice between A8-7600 and A8-7670K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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