AMD A6-3670K vs Intel Core i5-4302Y

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AMD A6-3670K or AMD A6-3670K – 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 A6-3670K 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 A6-3670K, you'll need a motherboard with a FM1 socket.
The Intel Core i5-4302Y features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-4302Y, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
AMD A Family Intel Core i5
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
AMD A6-3000 Group Intel Core i 4000Y
1 Generation 4
AMD A6-3670K Name Intel Core i5-4302Y
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD A6-3670K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A6-3670K is 2.7 GHz
The Intel Core i5-4302Y has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-4302Y is 1.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.3 GHz.
None None 2.0 GHz
4 Threads 4
4x Cores 2x
2.7 GHz Frequency 1.6 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 2
None None 2.3 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD A6-3670K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A6-3670K uses the AMD Radeon HD 6530D, 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 Core i5-4302Y has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-4302Y uses the Intel HD Graphics 4200, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
5 Execution units 20
32 nm Technology 22 nm
11 Direct X 11.1
Q4/2010 Release date Q2/2013
320 Shaders 160
0.44 GHz GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
-- Max. displays --
AMD Radeon HD 6530D GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4200
3 Generation 7.5
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.85 GHz
1.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
-- Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1600
No AES-NI Yes
0 bytes Max. Memory 16.0 GB
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 100 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 11.5 W watts.
100 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 11.5 W
None TDP down 4.5 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD A6-3670K 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 Core i5-4302Y is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
32 nm Technology 22 nm
-- Chip design Monolithic
SSE3, SSE4a ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
-- Part Number --
Q4/2011 Release date Q3/2013
Llano (K10) Architecture Haswell Y
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
FM1 Socket BGA 1168
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
4.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
60 $ Release price --