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Comparing AMD A8-5600K vs AMD Ryzen 5 5600G

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Released
Q3/2012
Released
Q2/2021
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Comparison of AMD A8-5600K and AMD Ryzen 5 5600G processors by specifications and benchmarks. AMD A8-5600K runs at base clock 3.60 GHz and has 4 threads, and AMD Ryzen 5 5600G runs at base clock 3.90 GHz and has 12 threads. The architecture and type of processors is different, Trinity (Piledriver) Desktop / Server versus Cezanne (Zen 3) Desktop / Server. The TDP of the first processor is 100 W, and the second one is 65 W. Compare test scores to see which processor is better.

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  • Higher clock speed
    3.90 GHz left arrow 3.60 GHz
    Around 8% better clock speed
  • More number of cores
    6 left arrow 4
    2 times more cores
  • Higher turbo clock speed
    4.40 GHz left arrow 3.90 GHz
    Around 11 % better overclocked clock speed
  • Performance per watt
    65 W left arrow 100 W
    About 0.65 times less performance per watt
Performance tests
Real tests AMD A8-5600K vs AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite
Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite
Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory
Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory
The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS
Specifications
Complete list of technical specifications
AMD A8-5600K AMD A8-5600K
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
CPU generation and family

Now let examine the processors version of the AMD A8-5600K and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G. The higher the model´s version and the more current generation, the better.

  • Name
    AMD A8-5600K left arrow AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
  • Segment
    Desktop / Server left arrow Desktop / Server
  • Family
    AMD A left arrow AMD Ryzen
  • Generation
    2 left arrow 4
  • CPU group
    AMD A8-5000 left arrow AMD Ryzen 5000G
  • Predecessor
    -- left arrow AMD Ryzen 5 4600G
CPU Cores and Base Frequency

Now let examine the base clock parameters of the AMD A8-5600K and AMD Ryzen 5 5600G CPUs. The processor with the highest score is victorious. You may also compare the turbo frequency in some models.

  • Frequency
    3.60 GHz left arrow 3.90 GHz
  • CPU Cores
    4 left arrow 6
  • Turbo (1 Core)
    3.90 GHz left arrow 4.40 GHz
  • CPU Threads
    4 left arrow 12
  • Hyperthreading
    No left arrow Yes
  • Overclocking
    Yes left arrow Yes
  • Core architecture
    normal left arrow normal
Internal Graphics

You may determine which included graphics card is superior by analyzing the AMD A8-5600K and AMD Ryzen 5 5600G CPUs. Nevertheless, not every model can also include an integrated video card. The block has no bearing on the overall performance score and can be skipped.

  • GPU name
    AMD Radeon HD 7560D left arrow AMD Radeon 7 Graphics (Renoir)
  • GPU frequency
    0.76 GHz left arrow 1.90 GHz
  • GPU (Turbo)
    No turbo left arrow No turbo
  • Execution units
    4 left arrow 7
  • Shader
    256 left arrow 448
  • Max. GPU Memory
    2 GB left arrow 2 GB
  • Max. displays
    2 left arrow 3
  • Generation
    4 left arrow 9
  • DirectX Version
    11 left arrow 12
  • Technology
    32 nm left arrow 7 nm
  • Release date
    Q3/2012 left arrow Q1/2020
Hardware codec support

This is time to examine how CPUs differ in terms of hardware support for codecs. Each brand may have its own set of guidelines. The AMD A8-5600K and AMD Ryzen 5 5600G processor technologies are shown below for a more detailed comparison.

  • h265 / HEVC (8 bit)
    No left arrow Decode / Encode
  • h265 / HEVC (10 bit)
    No left arrow Decode / Encode
  • h264
    Decode left arrow Decode / Encode
  • VP9
    No left arrow Decode / Encode
  • VP8
    No left arrow Decode / Encode
  • AV1
    No left arrow No
  • AVC
    Decode left arrow Decode / Encode
  • VC-1
    Decode left arrow Decode
  • JPEG
    Decode / Encode left arrow Decode / Encode
Memory & PCIe

The kind and amount of memory supported by the CPU have an impact on the performance ranking. As a consequence, experts recommend that you carefully compare which model produces the greatest outcomes. In our case, AMD A8-5600K or AMD Ryzen 5 5600G.

  • Memory type
    DDR3-1866 left arrow DDR4-3200
  • Max. Memory
    left arrow 64 GB
  • ECC
    No left arrow No
  • Memory channels
    2 left arrow 2
  • PCIe version
    left arrow 3.0
  • PCIe lanes
    left arrow 24
Encryption

We decide in favor of an encryption-capable CPU AMD A8-5600K or AMD Ryzen 5 5600G. If competing CPUs have the same performance in this block, you should compare other technical aspects.

  • AES-NI
    Yes left arrow Yes
Thermal Management

Now let us analyze the temps of the AMD A8-5600K and AMD Ryzen 5 5600G CPUs. It is critical to note that the greater the processor´s TDP, the more efficient the cooling system would be required. A CPU with a lower TDP is said to be the best model.

  • TDP (PL1)
    100 W left arrow 65 W
  • TDP down
    -- left arrow 45 W
  • Tjunction max.
    -- left arrow 95 °C
Technical details

Contrast the specs of the AMD A8-5600K and AMD Ryzen 5 5600G CPUs, including L2-L3 cache, release date, motherboard socket, manufacturing method, ISA instruction set, and much more. Give heed to L2 and L3 - the higher this indication, the better; similarly, the smaller the technical process, the better.

  • Instruction set (ISA)
    x86-64 (64 bit) left arrow x86-64 (64 bit)
  • Virtualization
    AMD-V left arrow AMD-V, SVM
  • ISA extensions
    SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 left arrow SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3
  • L2-Cache
    -- left arrow 3.00 MB
  • L3-Cache
    4.00 MB left arrow 16.00 MB
  • Architecture
    Trinity (Piledriver) left arrow Cezanne (Zen 3)
  • Technology
    32 nm left arrow 7 nm
  • Socket
    FM2 left arrow AM4
  • Release date
    Q3/2012 left arrow Q2/2021
Devices using this processor

Let´s all examine the use of the processors AMD A8-5600K and AMD Ryzen 5 5600G. Based on this comparison, you will understand the processor´s intended use (gaming, design, editing, mining, work, business).

  • Used in
    Unknown left arrow Unknown
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