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AMD A8-6600K with Radeon HD 8570D vs AMD Athlon 255e: Comparison
A8-6600K with Radeon HD 8570D vs Athlon 255e: the total cores difference
There is no decisive spec gap here. Total cores splits them by a margin most buyers will never feel, A8-6600K with Radeon HD 8570D 4 against Athlon 255e 2. Add l2 cache to that, 4 MB on the A8-6600K with Radeon HD 8570D versus 2 MB on the Athlon 255e, and the pattern holds. There is a split on tdp as well, 65 W on the A8-6600K with Radeon HD 8570D versus 45 W on the Athlon 255e. Integrated graphics is not the same on both, Yes on the A8-6600K with Radeon HD 8570D versus No on the Athlon 255e. They differ on socket too, FM2 on the A8-6600K with Radeon HD 8570D versus AM3 on the Athlon 255e. There is a split on igpu as well, AMD Radeon HD 8570D on the A8-6600K with Radeon HD 8570D versus Discrete Graphics Card Required on the Athlon 255e.
A8-6600K with Radeon HD 8570D vs Athlon 255e: which one fits your build
The A8-6600K with Radeon HD 8570D is the one to take for A-Series platform upgrades or repairs and budget legacy builds, though it is not built for modern gaming or productivity workloads and new builds. The Athlon 255e suits Athlon platform upgrades or repairs and budget legacy builds, though it is not the pick for modern gaming or productivity workloads and new builds.
Where the two are identical
Where they agree, they agree completely, efficiency cores, socket status, product line, form factor and market segment included, so the decision does not turn on any of those. They match on 1 further specification as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the A8-6600K with Radeon HD 8570D and Athlon 255e differ on performance cores?
Yes. Performance Cores reads 4 on the A8-6600K with Radeon HD 8570D versus 2 on the Athlon 255e.
Is the SMT Enabled the same on the A8-6600K with Radeon HD 8570D and Athlon 255e?
It is. Both are listed at No, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Product Line
- AMD A8-6600K with Radeon HD 8570D
- Other
- AMD Athlon 255e
- Other
Form Factor
- AMD A8-6600K with Radeon HD 8570D
- Desktop
- AMD Athlon 255e
- Desktop
Codename
- AMD A8-6600K with Radeon HD 8570D
- Richland
- AMD Athlon 255e
- Athlon Legacy
TDP
- AMD A8-6600K with Radeon HD 8570D
- 65 W
- AMD Athlon 255e
- 45 W
iGPU
- AMD A8-6600K with Radeon HD 8570D
- AMD Radeon HD 8570D
- AMD Athlon 255e
- Discrete Graphics Card Required
Market Segment
- AMD A8-6600K with Radeon HD 8570D
- Desktop
- AMD Athlon 255e
- Desktop
Socket
- AMD A8-6600K with Radeon HD 8570D
- FM2
- AMD Athlon 255e
- AM3
Socket Status
- AMD A8-6600K with Radeon HD 8570D
- End of Life
- AMD Athlon 255e
- End of Life
Process Node
- AMD A8-6600K with Radeon HD 8570D
- 32nm SOI
- AMD Athlon 255e
- 45nm
Total Cores
- AMD A8-6600K with Radeon HD 8570D
- 4Best
- AMD Athlon 255e
- 2
Performance Cores
- AMD A8-6600K with Radeon HD 8570D
- 4Best
- AMD Athlon 255e
- 2
Efficiency Cores
- AMD A8-6600K with Radeon HD 8570D
- 0
- AMD Athlon 255e
- 0
Total Threads
- AMD A8-6600K with Radeon HD 8570D
- 4Best
- AMD Athlon 255e
- 2
SMT Enabled
- AMD A8-6600K with Radeon HD 8570D
- No
- AMD Athlon 255e
- No
P-Core Base Clock
- AMD A8-6600K with Radeon HD 8570D
- 3.9 GHz
- AMD Athlon 255e
- 3.1 GHz
Unlocked Multiplier
- AMD A8-6600K with Radeon HD 8570D
- Yes
- AMD Athlon 255e
- No
L2 Cache
- AMD A8-6600K with Radeon HD 8570D
- 4 MBBest
- AMD Athlon 255e
- 2 MB-50%
Base Power
- AMD A8-6600K with Radeon HD 8570D
- 65 W
- AMD Athlon 255e
- 45 W
Memory Type
- AMD A8-6600K with Radeon HD 8570D
- DDR3, 2-Channel, Up to 1866 MT/s
- AMD Athlon 255e
- DDR3
Integrated Graphics
- AMD A8-6600K with Radeon HD 8570D
- Yes
- AMD Athlon 255e
- No
Retail Availability
- AMD A8-6600K with Radeon HD 8570D
- Boxed Retail
- AMD Athlon 255e
- Tray OEM
Which one should you pick?
Choose 8570D if you want the higher L2 cache (4 MB vs 2 MB).
Choose 255e if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.