AMD A4-6320 vs Intel Atom Z2460

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AMD A4-6320 or AMD A4-6320 – 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 A4-6320 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2014 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A4-6320, you'll need a motherboard with a FM2 socket.
The Intel Atom Z2460 features 1 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom Z2460, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 617 socket.
AMD A Family Intel Atom
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
AMD A4-6320 Name Intel Atom Z2460
AMD A4-6000 Group Intel Atom Z2400/Z2600
3 Generation 3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD A4-6320 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A4-6320 is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
The Intel Atom Z2460 has 1 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom Z2460 is 1.6 GHz
The processor has one core only.
2x Cores 1x
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
3.8 GHz Frequency 1.6 GHz
2 CPU Cores 1
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking No
2 Threads 2
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD A4-6320 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A4-6320 uses the AMD Radeon HD 8370D, 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 Atom Z2460 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
and 1 execution units.
-- GPU (Turbo) --
Q2/2013 Release date Q1/2008
2 Execution units 1
11.2 Direct X 10.1
-- Max. displays --
128 Shaders --
AMD Radeon HD 8370D GPU name PowerVR SGX540
0.76 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
5 Generation --
32 nm Technology 45 nm
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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.
No VP8 No
No VP9 No
Decode AVC No
Decode h264 No
Decode / Encode JPEG No
Decode VC-1 No
No AV1 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 2.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 6.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI No
0 bytes Max. Memory 2.0 GB
-- Bandwidth 6.4 GB/s
DDR3-1866 Memory type LPDDR2-800
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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 3 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 3 W
-- Tjunction max 90 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD A4-6320 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 1.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Atom Z2460 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2014 Release date Q2/2012
FM2 Socket BGA 617
0 bytes L2-Cache 512.0 KB
1.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Richland (Piledriver) Architecture Penwell
AMD-V Virtualization None
45 $ Release price --
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSSE3
-- Chip design Monolithic
32 nm Technology 32 nm