CPU comparison with benchmarks
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CPU lineage |
AMD A6-3420M or AMD A6-3420M – 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 A6-3420M features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently. It was released in Q4/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD A series. To use the AMD A6-3420M, you'll need a motherboard with a FS1 socket. The Intel Xeon Gold 5317 features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently. It was released in Q2/2021 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Xeon Gold series. To use the Intel Xeon Gold 5317, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 4189 socket.
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AMD A |
Family |
Intel Xeon Gold |
Mobile |
Segment |
Desktop / Server |
AMD A6-3420M |
Name |
Intel Xeon Gold 5317 |
AMD A6-3000M |
Group |
Intel Xeon Gold 5300/6300 |
1 |
Generation |
3 |
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CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
The AMD A6-3420M has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD A6-3420M is 1.5 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 2.4 GHz. The Intel Xeon Gold 5317 has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 5317 is 3.0 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
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4x |
Cores |
12x |
2.4 GHz |
Turbo Frequency (all cores) |
None |
1.5 GHz |
Frequency |
3.0 GHz |
4 |
CPU Cores |
12 |
normal |
Core architecture |
normal |
No |
Hyperthreading |
Yes |
Yes |
Overclocking |
No |
4 |
Threads |
24 |
2.4 GHz |
Turbo Frequency (1 core) |
3.6 GHz |
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Internal Graphics |
The AMD A6-3420M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. Specifically, the AMD A6-3420M uses the AMD Radeon HD 6520G, which has 320 texture shaders and 5 execution units. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. The Intel Xeon Gold 5317 does not have integrated graphics.
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GPU (Turbo) |
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Q2/2011 |
Release date |
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5 |
Execution units |
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11 |
Direct X |
-- |
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Max. displays |
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320 |
Shaders |
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AMD Radeon HD 6520G |
GPU name |
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0.4 GHz |
GPU frequency |
-- |
1.0 GB |
Max. GPU Memory |
0 bytes |
3 |
Generation |
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32 nm |
Technology |
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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AI specifications |
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AI hardware |
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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.
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No |
VP8 |
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No |
VP9 |
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Decode |
AVC |
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Decode |
h264 |
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Decode / Encode |
JPEG |
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Decode |
VC-1 |
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No |
AV1 |
-- |
No |
h265 / HEVC (8 bit) |
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No |
h265 / HEVC (10 bit) |
-- |
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Memory & PCIe |
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 6.0 TB distributed across 8 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 187.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
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No |
AES-NI |
Yes |
0 bytes |
Max. Memory |
6.0 TB |
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Bandwidth |
187.6 GB/s |
DDR3-1333 |
Memory type |
DDR4-2933 |
pci |
PCIe |
pci |
2 |
Memory channels |
8 |
No |
ECC |
Yes |
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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 150 W watts.
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35 W |
TDP (PL1 / PBP) |
150 W |
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Tjunction max |
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Technical details |
The AMD A6-3420M 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 4.0 MB cache. A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming. The Intel Xeon Gold 5317 is manufactured using a 10 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 18.0 MB cache.
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Technical data sheet |
Documents |
Technical data sheet |
Q4/2011 |
Release date |
Q2/2021 |
FS1 |
Socket |
LGA 4189 |
0 bytes |
L2-Cache |
0 bytes |
4.0 MB |
L3-Cache |
18.0 MB |
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Operating systems |
Windows 10, Linux |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
Instruction set (ISA) |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
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Part Number |
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Llano (K10) |
Architecture |
Ice Lake |
AMD-V |
Virtualization |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
-- |
Release price |
950 $ |
SSE3, SSE4a |
ISA extensions |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 |
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Chip design |
Monolithic |
32 nm |
Technology |
10 nm |
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