AMD A8-5600K 3.6GHz Socket FM2

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 5 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

1
Average:

1
Bad:

2

Pros:

Reasonable CPU and capable GPU.
Competitive pricing.
Overclocks well.

Cons:

No backwards compatibility with FM1.
Late market entry.

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Last revision on March 7, 2017

Reviewers Liked

Reasonable CPU and capable GPU
Competitive pricing
Overclocks well
Discrete level 7660D graphics
CPU performance on par with Ivy Bridge i33220
Can use dual Discrete GPUs in x8/x8
Memory support up to 1866MHz
Supports 8 native SATA III ports

Reviewers Didn't Like

No backwards compatibility with FM1
Late market entry

Expert reviews and ratings

AMD's rollout of six second-generation APUs brings renewed focus to the constituent parts of any mainstream PC today. A good look at the A8-5600K chip reveals its can-do CPU core and above-average integrated graphics provide a good fit for an...

By HEXUS.net on October 18, 2012

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By uk.hardware.info on July 04, 2013

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By uk.hardware.info on May 28, 2013

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By X-bit Labs on March 31, 2013

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By TechwareLabs on November 19, 2012

This month AMD released its second-generation of CPUs with integrated video, dubbed “Trinity.” The A8-5600K is a top mid-range model that runs at 3.6 GHz and costs USD 110, competing directly with the Pentium G2120 (3.1 GHz, USD 100) and the Core...

By Hardware Secrets on October 22, 2012

The AMD A8-5600K may not have been as fast as the A10-5800K, but it is still a great piece of Silicon that will save you $30 and still run like a...

By Legit Reviews on October 18, 2012

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By SilentPC Review on October 10, 2012

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By FutureLooks on October 07, 2012

you know the conclusion of the AMD A8-5600K APU really isn't going to be that different opposed to the A10 5800K we have reviewed as well> All the same variables apply, but a hint slower performance, so here we go: The A8 5600K APU tested today is a...

By Guru of 3D on October 04, 2012

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