AMD A4-6210 vs Intel Core i7-2600S

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AMD A4-6210 or AMD A4-6210 – 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 A4-6210 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A4-6210, you'll need a motherboard with a AM1 socket.
The Intel Core i7-2600S features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-2600S, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
3 Generation 2
AMD A4-6210 Name Intel Core i7-2600S
AMD A Family Intel Core i7
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD A4-6000 Group Intel Core i 2000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD A4-6210 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A4-6210 is 1.8 GHz
The Intel Core i7-2600S has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-2600S is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
4 Threads 8
None None 3.8 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
4x Cores 4x
1.8 GHz Frequency 2.8 GHz
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD A4-6210 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A4-6210 uses the AMD Radeon R3 (Beema), which has 128 texture shaders
and 2 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i7-2600S has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-2600S uses the Intel HD Graphics 2000, which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
AMD Radeon R3 (Beema) GPU name Intel HD Graphics 2000
128 Shaders 48
28 nm Technology 32 nm
0.6 GHz GPU frequency 0.85 GHz
2 Execution units 6
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.35 GHz
12 Direct X 10.1
6 Generation 6
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
Q2/2014 Release date Q1/2011
-- 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 No
No AV1 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode h264 Decode / Encode
No VP8 No
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 21.0 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
DDR3L-1600 Memory type DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333
2 Memory channels 2
0 bytes Max. Memory 32.0 GB
-- Bandwidth 21.0 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 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 65 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD A4-6210 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 i7-2600S is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
-- Release price 270 $
32 nm Technology 32 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L2-Cache 1.0 MB
2.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
-- Part Number --
-- Chip design Monolithic
AM1 Socket LGA 1155
Richland (Piledriver) Architecture Sandy Bridge S
Q2/2014 Release date Q1/2011
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux