Product Comparison: AMD FX-8370 vs Intel Core i5-6600K

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AMD FX-8370 CPU Processor

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Intel Core i5-6600K Desktop Processor

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General Specifications

Brand

AMD

Intel

Model

FX-8370

Core i5-6600K

Origin

Malaysia

China

About the Product

The 8-Core FX 8370 4.0 GHz Processor from AMD is an eight-core desktop processor with 8MB L2 and 8MB L3 cache. It is capable of handling multiple intensive apps and features a speed frequency of 4.0 GHz to 4.3 GHz.

Intel Core i5-6600K is manufactured according to the standard 14nm technical process, has 4 cores, which operate at a nominal clock frequency of 3.5 GHz, 3.9 GHz in Turbo Boost 2.0 mode. The L3 cache is 6 MB. Has a 2-channel DDR4 / DDR3L memory controller and an unlocked multiplier.

Package Size

Height

5.2 in.

5.5 in.

Width

4.7 in.

4.8 in.

Depth

2.8 in.

1.9 in.

Weight

1 lbs.

1.1 lbs.

AMD FX-8370

Intel Core i5-6600K

AMD FX-8370

Intel Core i5-6600K

AMD FX-8370

Intel Core i5-6600K

Details

Socket

AM3+

FCLGA1151

Lithography

32 nm

14 nm

Type of Processors

Desktop

Code Name

Vishera

Skylake

What customers say about "Details"

AMD FX-8370 CPU Processor

I just hope this isnt the last AM3+ socket CPU. Perfect.
Very good CPU. Good socket for my board.
Runs DayZ great. Easy to install via AM3 socket.
This is super easy to install. Has AM3+ socket for my motherboard.
You can't really find motherboards as easily for the AM3/AM3+ socket CPU anymore.

Intel Core i5-6600K Desktop Processor

Its pretty fast, and the integrated graphics are doing wonder while I wait for my GPU to arrive!
Integrated graphics are actually doing pretty well. I am playing blade and soul with no gpu at high settings in 1080p and I get around 35-40 FPS.
Works like a charm. Runs real cool and got a good boost clock of 4.2 Ghz.
Great CPU. I'll overclock it when I get a water cooler.
Amazing cpu for gaming. Super fast.

Technical Specifications

CPU Cores

CPU Threads

Clock Speed

4 GHz

3.5 GHz

Turbo Clock Speed

4.3 GHz

3.9 GHz

Max TDP

125 W

91 W

Max Temperature

61.1 °C

64 °C

Data Width

64 bits

Virtualization Technology

Yes

AMD FX-8370

Intel Core i5-6600K

AMD FX-8370

Intel Core i5-6600K

AMD FX-8370

Intel Core i5-6600K

AMD FX-8370

Intel Core i5-6600K

AMD FX-8370

Intel Core i5-6600K

What customers say about "Technical Specifications"

AMD FX-8370 CPU Processor

This thing is great and super fast!
This CPU has a lot of cache memory and at 4 Ghz it's fast.
It's super fast and so quiet I had to double check that it was running.
The processor is insanely fast compared to previous.
Excellent AMD FX AM3+ processor very fast!

Intel Core i5-6600K Desktop Processor

All i can say is that you can run games in 4k at over 60 fps and OBS rendering at 1080 at 60fps. Running mine at 4.8 ghz on all cores.
When I use Core-temp its free download to look how safe temperature during the game and its seem okay with almost less then 40c (104f) and its very fast processor.
I've had no issues with gaming, software, or any other tasks running on my PC.
I have had very stable temperatures using a Hyper 212 Evo. Would recommend this to anyone upgrading on a budget.
Standard Intel processor. I have not overclocked or adjusted this CPU. The temperature runs around 40C.

Cache And Memory Specifications

L1 Cache Size

384 kB

128 kB

L2 Cache Size

8000 kB

1000 kB

L3 Cache Size

8000 kB

6000 kB

Max Memory Size

32 GB

64 GB

Memory Types

DDR3

DDR4

Max Memory Channels

Max Memory Bandwidth

29.9 GB/s

34.1 GB/s

L1 Cache Size
Max Memory Channels

AMD FX-8370

Intel Core i5-6600K

AMD FX-8370

Intel Core i5-6600K

What customers say about "Cache And Memory Specifications"

AMD FX-8370 CPU Processor

The processor with accompanying HyperX memory is fast.
The memory does what it says and increases the speed of the processor while in operation.
Great CPU for my DDR3 memory. I like it.
This with the 2133 memory and a fast SSD makes for a really fast Windows workstation, outstanding.
The memory bus is DDR3, while the current tech is DDR4 which are a bit faster.

Intel Core i5-6600K Desktop Processor

Used this processor for my friends gaming build. Does the job great and is very fast and cool. Temps do not exceed 43 degrees Celsius on air cooling.
This processor very fast and easy to install, i like it. It worth it. I would recommend it. I am very satisfy with my purchase. I would buy it again. Thank you
I can't complain, this processor is fast and efficient. Right out of the box I was getting 3.9 Ghz without any overclock.
New DDR4 memory has been a disappointment too (but finally improving in price and clock speed).
Also Skylake CPU is overall no faster than the previous generation. New DDR4 memory has been a disappointment too (but finally improving in price and clock speed).

Supported Technologies

Execute Disable Bit / Virus Protection

Yes

Turbo Boost / Turbo Core

Yes

Enhanced SpeedStep / PowerNow!

Yes

Hyper-Threading / HyperTransport