A8-6600K vs Athlon X4 830
A8-6600K
Athlon X4 830
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The A8-6600K is positioned at rank 426 and the Athlon X4 830 is on rank 476, so the A8-6600K offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A8-6600K
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X4 830
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A8-6600K | Athlon X4 830 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A8-6600K | Athlon X4 830 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($25) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of A8-6600K and Athlon X4 830
A8-6600K
The A8-6600K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 3,002 points. Launch price was $142.
Athlon X4 830
The Athlon X4 830 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 3,018 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the A8-6600K and Athlon X4 830 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the A8-6600K versus 3.4 GHz on the Athlon X4 830 — a 21.1% clock advantage for the A8-6600K (base: 3.9 GHz vs 3 GHz). The A8-6600K uses the Richland (2013−2014) architecture (32 nm), while the Athlon X4 830 uses Kaveri (2014−2015) (28 nm). In PassMark, the A8-6600K scores 3,002 against the Athlon X4 830's 3,018 — a 0.5% lead for the Athlon X4 830.
| Feature | A8-6600K | Athlon X4 830 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz+24% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.9 GHz+30% | 3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 4096 kB | 4 MB |
| Process | 32 nm | 28 nm-13% |
| Architecture | Richland (2013−2014) | Kaveri (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 3,002 | 3,018 |
Memory & Platform
The A8-6600K uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon X4 830 uses FM2+ (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1866 on the A8-6600K versus DDR3-2133 on the Athlon X4 830 — the A8-6600K supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 64 of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: FM2 (A8-6600K) and AMD FM2+ (Athlon X4 830).
| Feature | A8-6600K | Athlon X4 830 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2 | FM2+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1866+62100% | DDR3-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 | 64 GB+104857500% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (A8-6600K) / not specified (Athlon X4 830). The A8-6600K includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8570D), while the Athlon X4 830 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A8-6600K rivals Core i3-4130.
| Feature | A8-6600K | Athlon X4 830 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 8570D | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
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