FX-8170 vs A8-7600
Primary details
Comparing A8-7600 and FX-8170 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
Place in the ranking | 1904 | not rated |
Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
Market segment | Desktop processor | Desktop processor |
Power efficiency | 2.95 | no data |
Architecture codename | Kaveri (2014−2015) | Zambezi (2011−2012) |
Release date | 31 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 cores | 4 (Quad-Core) | 8 (Octa-Core) |
Threads | 4 | 8 |
Base clock speed | 3.1 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
Boost clock speed | 3.8 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
L1 cache | 256 KB | 384 KB |
L2 cache | 4096 KB | 8 MB |
L3 cache | no data | 8 MB (shared) |
Chip lithography | 28 nm | 32 nm |
Die size | 245 mm2 | 315 mm2 |
Maximum core temperature | 71 °C | no data |
Number of transistors | 2,411 million | 1,200 million |
64 bit support | + | + |
Windows 11 compatibility | no 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 configuration | 1 | 1 |
Socket | FM2+ | AM3+ |
Power consumption (TDP) | 65 Watt | 125 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 types | DDR3-2133 | DDR3 |
Max memory channels | 2 | no data |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
Integrated graphics card | AMD Radeon R7 Graphics | no data |
iGPU core count | 6 | no data |
Number of pipelines | 384 | no 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.
DirectX | DirectX® 12 | no data |
Vulkan | + | - |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A8-7600 and FX-8170.
PCIe version | 3.0 | 2.0 |
PCI Express lanes | 16 | no 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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