FX-8170 vs A8-7600

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Primary details

Comparing A8-7600 and FX-8170 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1907not rated
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency2.96no data
Architecture codenameKaveri (2014−2015)Zambezi (2011−2012)
Release date31 July 2014 (10 years ago)23 October 2012 (12 years ago)

Detailed specifications

A8-7600 and FX-8170 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads48
Base clock speed3.1 GHz3.9 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz4.5 GHz
L1 cache256 KB384 KB
L2 cache4096 KB8 MB
L3 cacheno data8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography28 nm32 nm
Die size245 mm2315 mm2
Maximum core temperature71 °Cno data
Number of transistors2,411 million1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data-
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on A8-7600 and FX-8170 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
SocketFM2+AM3+
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A8-7600 and FX-8170. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA++
AVX++
FRTC+-
FreeSync+-
DualGraphics+-
TrueAudio+-
PowerNow+-
PowerGating+-
Out-of-band client management+-
VirusProtect+-
HSA+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A8-7600 and FX-8170 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
IOMMU 2.0+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A8-7600 and FX-8170. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-2133DDR3
Max memory channels2no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon R7 Graphicsno data
iGPU core count6no data
Number of pipelines384no data
Enduro+-
Switchable graphics+-
UVD+-
VCE+-

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of A8-7600 and FX-8170 integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics API support

APIs supported by A8-7600 and FX-8170 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXDirectX® 12no data
Vulkan+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A8-7600 and FX-8170.

PCIe version3.02.0
PCI Express lanes16no data

Pros & cons summary


Recency 31 July 2014 23 October 2012
Physical cores 4 8
Threads 4 8
Chip lithography 28 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 125 Watt

A8-7600 has an age advantage of 1 year, a 14.3% more advanced lithography process, and 92.3% lower power consumption.

FX-8170, on the other hand, has 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

We couldn't decide between A8-7600 and FX-8170. We've got no test results to judge.


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