A8-6600K with Radeon HD 8570D vs A8-6500T with Radeon HD 8550D: comparison
Comparison of A8-6600K with Radeon HD 8570D and A8-6500T with Radeon HD 8550D: key differences and a full specification table.
Key differences
A8-6600K with Radeon HD 8570D has a higher base clock (3.9 GHz vs 2.1 GHz), a higher maximum clock (4.2 GHz vs 3.1 GHz) and a higher maximum integrated graphics clock (844 MHz vs 720 MHz).
At the same time, A8-6500T with Radeon HD 8550D has a lower TDP (45 W vs 65 W).
Both processors match on: core count (4), thread count (4), process node (32 nm), memory channels (2).
These are specification values: they show differences between the models but do not determine a performance winner. For a specific workload, rely on independent benchmarks.
Key specifications
| Parameter | A8-6600K with Radeon HD 8570D | A8-6500T with Radeon HD 8550D |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Max boost clock | 4.2 GHz | 3.1 GHz |
| TDP | 65 W | 45 W |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Integrated graphics | AMD Radeon HD 8570D | AMD Radeon HD 8550D |
Full specification table
Differing values are highlighted. This is not a better/worse rating: numbers from different architectures are not always comparable.
| Parameter | A8-6600K with Radeon HD 8570D | A8-6500T with Radeon HD 8550D |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Codename | Richland | Richland |
| Segment | Boxed Processor | Boxed Processor |
| Product line | AMD A8-Series APU for Desktops | AMD A8-Series APU for Desktops |
| Product family | AMD A-Series Processors | AMD A-Series Processors |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Unlocked for overclocking | Yes | No |
| CPU | ||
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Base clock | 3.9 GHz | 2.1 GHz |
| Max boost clock | 4.2 GHz | 3.1 GHz |
| L1 cache | 192 KB | 192 KB |
| L2 cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| TDP | 65 W | 45 W |
| Memory | ||
| Memory types | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max memory speed | 1.866 GHz | 1.866 GHz |
| Graphics | ||
| Integrated graphics | AMD Radeon HD 8570D | AMD Radeon HD 8550D |
| Has integrated graphics | Yes | Yes |
| Graphics max frequency | 844 MHz | 720 MHz |
| Package and thermal | ||
| Sockets supported | FM2 | FM2 |
| TJUNCTION | 74 °C | 71.3 °C |
| Security and virtualization | ||
| Supported technologies | Virtualization, AES, Catalyst Software, Switchable Graphics, AMD Elite Experiences, AMD Enduro Technology, IOMMU v2.0, Per Core Power Gating (CC6), AMD PowerNow!, Unified Video Decoder (UVD), Video Code Engine (VCE), Enhanced Virus Protection, AMD App Acceleration, AMD HD3D Technology, DirectX 11, FMA4, AVX | Virtualization, AES, Catalyst Software, Switchable Graphics, AMD Elite Experiences, AMD Enduro Technology, IOMMU v2.0, Per Core Power Gating (CC6), AMD PowerNow!, Unified Video Decoder (UVD), Video Code Engine (VCE), Enhanced Virus Protection, AMD App Acceleration, AMD HD3D Technology, DirectX 11, FMA4, AVX |
| Identifiers | ||
| Product ID (OEM) | AD660KWOA44HL | AD650TYHA44HL |
| Product ID (Box) | AD660KWOHLBOX | AD650TYHHLBOX |