Intel Core i5-8600K vs AMD Athlon II X3 415e

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Intel Core i5-8600K or Intel Core i5-8600K – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i5-8600K features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 6 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2017 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-8600K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
The AMD Athlon II X3 415e features 3 processor cores and has the capability to manage 3 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2010 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Athlon II series.
To use the AMD Athlon II X3 415e, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-8600K Name AMD Athlon II X3 415e
Intel Core i5 Family AMD Athlon II
8 Generation 1
Intel Core i 8000 Group AMD Athlon II X3 (Rana)
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-8600K has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-8600K is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Athlon II X3 415e has 3 CPU cores and can calculate 3 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon II X3 415e is 2.5 GHz
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.6 GHz Frequency 2.5 GHz
6 Threads 3
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
No Hyperthreading No
6 CPU Cores 3
6x Cores 3x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-8600K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-8600K uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Athlon II X3 415e does not have integrated graphics.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
Q4/2017 Release date --
12 Direct X --
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name
14 nm Technology --
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
24 Execution units --
9.5 Generation --
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode VP8 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
No AV1 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
No ECC No
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR3-1333
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-8600K is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 9.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Athlon II X3 415e is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
Q4/2017 Release date Q3/2010
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 1.5 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a, MMX, 3DNow!
Monolithic Chip design --
Coffee Lake S Architecture Rana
14 nm Technology 45 nm
LGA 1151-2 Socket AM3
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
295 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
9.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

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