AMD A4-3320M vs Intel Core i7-6567U

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AMD A4-3320M or AMD A4-3320M – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD A4-3320M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A4-3320M, you'll need a motherboard with a FS1 socket.
The Intel Core i7-6567U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-6567U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
1 Generation 6
AMD A4-3320M Name Intel Core i7-6567U
AMD A Family Intel Core i7
Mobile Segment Mobile
AMD A4-3000M Group Intel Core i 6000U
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD A4-3320M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A4-3320M is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.6 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-6567U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-6567U is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
2 Threads 4
No Hyperthreading Yes
2.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.0 GHz
2.0 GHz Frequency 3.3 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
2.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.6 GHz
2x Cores 2x
Yes Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD A4-3320M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A4-3320M uses the AMD Radeon HD 6480G, which has 240 texture shaders
and 3 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i7-6567U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-6567U uses the Intel Iris Graphics 550, which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
AMD Radeon HD 6480G GPU name Intel Iris Graphics 550
240 Shaders 384
32 nm Technology 14 nm
0.44 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
3 Execution units 48
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
11 Direct X 12
3 Generation 9
1.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
Q2/2011 Release date Q3/2015
-- Max. displays --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode h264 Decode / Encode
No VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode AVC Decode / Encode
No VP9 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
No AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866
2 Memory channels 2
0 bytes Max. Memory 32.0 GB
-- Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 28 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP down 23 W
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 28 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD A4-3320M is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-6567U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
-- Release price 415 $
32 nm Technology 14 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
2.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
SSE3, SSE4a ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Part Number --
-- Chip design Monolithic
FS1 Socket BGA 1356
Llano (K10) Architecture Skylake U
Q4/2011 Release date Q3/2015
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux