AMD A10 6800k only 2 cores!?

[Oxicoi]

When buying this processor, it clearly said quad-core, meaning 4. Why does my computer only say it has 2 cores? I feel like I got a rip off without noticing.

Picture here: http://imgur.com/a/8K7bo

 

[James Mason]

Interesting, can you post a screenshot of what CPU-Z says about it?
http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html

You're right it should be 4 cores, but windows is still seeing 4 threads (each core is a thread) and the CPU doesn't have hyper-threading (each core can run 2 threads) so... yeah.

Also where did you buy it from?

Edit: actually passmark seems to agree, you have 2 cores, but 4 threads, but the way AMD was making cores for a while... was deceptive or up for debate whether they were cores or not.
https://cpubenchmark.net/cpu.php?cpu=AMD+A10-6800K+APU&id=1935

 

[WRXSTIGuy]

It is a quad core cpu with 4 threads. I would check in your bios to make sure everything looks okay. Check this thread: https://superuser.com/questions/305189/cpu-lost-a-core

 

[Oxicoi]

Interesting, can you post a screenshot of what CPU-Z says about it?
http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html

You're right it should be 4 cores, but windows is still seeing 4 threads (each core is a thread) and the CPU doesn't have hyper-threading (each core can run 2 threads) so... yeah.

Also where did you buy it from?

It is interesting and I bought it off of amazon, the A10 6800k Black Edition.

CPU-Z Image: http://imgur.com/a/tJhGs

 

[James Mason]

Yeah, other threads asked and answered same thing, not a true quad core:
http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2038867/amd-6600k-true-quad-core.html

 

[Oxicoi]

It is a quad core cpu with 4 threads. I would check in your bios to make sure everything looks okay. Check this thread: https://superuser.com/questions/305189/cpu-lost-a-core

I have a stock mobo, so there isn't much I can do.

 

[bignastyid]

That cpu has 2 modules with 2 cores(mostly intact cores) each. Windows sees the modules as the cores and the cores as a thread. What you are seeing is normal.

 

[Oxicoi]

Yeah, other threads asked and answered same thing, not a true quad core:
http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2038867/amd-6600k-true-quad-core.html

Well then what should I do? I guess return it if I can? I thought I was actually paying something that was worth it.

 

[Oxicoi]

That cpu has 2 modules with 2 cores(mostly intact cores) each. Windows sees the modules as the cores and the cores as a thread. What you are seeing is normal.

Same question: Is this a APU I should keep or get something better? I have DDR3 and GTX 970 with 750W PSU.

 

[WRXSTIGuy]

Your cpu-z picture indicates 4 cores and 4 threads. So what is the problem?

 

[James Mason]

Yeah, other threads asked and answered same thing, not a true quad core:
http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2038867/amd-6600k-true-quad-core.html

Well then what should I do? I guess return it if I can? I thought I was actually paying something that was worth it.

Well, it depends what you wanted to use it for, it will work like a quad core, if a program requires 4 threads. But it will perform worse than a true quad core, if the program requires 4 threads.

You won't really be finding a true quad core for the same price, that one that would perform better.

 

[Oxicoi]

Your cpu-z picture indicates 4 cores and 4 threads. So what is the problem?

I'm afraid I'm not getting what I'm supposed to get, that is the problem I fear. Making it seem like a dual core makes it seem like I paid $100+ for something that I already had before.

 

[James Mason]

Unfortunately all the 4 core CPUs for your socket are the same, 2 "cores" but 4 threads.

So you'll need a new motherboard if you need 4 real cores.

 

[bignastyid]

Your cpu-z picture indicates 4 cores and 4 threads. So what is the problem?

I'm afraid I'm not getting what I'm supposed to get, that is the problem I fear. Making it seem like a dual core makes it seem like I paid $100+ for something that I already had before.

Technically it is a quad core. Each module has 2 physical cores that share some resources.
https://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/cpus/2011/10/12/amd-fx-8150-review/2

However this being said the Intel G4560 is $60 and while it is only a dual core(4 threads with hyperthreading) it would walk all over the 6800k. However you'd also need a new motherboard and ram(ddr4).

If you want a true quad core you'll need to go with an i5(new mobo and ram) or wait for the Ryzen 5 cpus(again new mobo and ram will be required).

 

[Oxicoi]

Yeah I knew I would need a new mobo. Well, thanks for letting me know. There is nothing I can do now since I don't even have the money for it. Thanks for specifying an answer.

 

[James Mason]

A real quad core will cost you some money:

http://www.cpubenchmark.net/compare.php?cmp[]=1935&cmp[]=2910&cmp[]=1825

(The fx 8300 is a "real quad core" but with the same 2 threads deal, so you have 8 threads total, but you can see it's still worse than intel's i5 which is a pure true quad core, but that's because intel was making better CPUs than AMD)

 

[Nicholas_33]

That cpu has 2 modules with 2 cores(mostly intact cores) each. Windows sees the modules as the cores and the cores as a thread. What you are seeing is normal.

Same question: Is this a APU I should keep or get something better? I have DDR3 and GTX 970 with 750W PSU.

Hey Oxi, I'm late to the party, but if you already have a decent GPU (970 is better than decent) no need to get an APU. I've read that the X4 860K or X4 880K are certainly the way to go for FM2+ socket type.

No iGPU on those chips, but MUCH better price to performance ratio.

 

[Oxicoi]

That cpu has 2 modules with 2 cores(mostly intact cores) each. Windows sees the modules as the cores and the cores as a thread. What you are seeing is normal.

Same question: Is this a APU I should keep or get something better? I have DDR3 and GTX 970 with 750W PSU.

Hey Oxi, I'm late to the party, but if you already have a decent GPU (970 is better than decent) no need to get an APU. I've read that the X4 860K or X4 880K are certainly the way to go for FM2+ socket type.

No iGPU on those chips, but MUCH better price to performance ratio.

Yeah, but FM2+ isn't FM2 compatible. I have an FM2 socket.