AMD A6-5200 vs Intel Core i3-4100U

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AMD A6-5200 or AMD A6-5200 – 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 A6-5200 features 4 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 AMD A series.
The Intel Core i3-4100U 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 i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-4100U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
4 Generation 4
AMD A Family Intel Core i3
AMD A6-5000 Group Intel Core i 4000U
AMD A6-5200 Name Intel Core i3-4100U
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD A6-5200 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A6-5200 is 2.8 GHz
The Intel Core i3-4100U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-4100U is 1.8 GHz
4 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 2
4x Cores 2x
Yes Overclocking No
2.8 GHz Frequency 1.8 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD A6-5200 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A6-5200 uses the AMD Radeon HD 8400, 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 i3-4100U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-4100U uses the Intel HD Graphics 4400, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
5 Generation 7.5
128 Shaders 160
-- Max. displays --
0.6 GHz GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.0 GHz
2 Execution units 20
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
11.1 Direct X 11.1
28 nm Technology 22 nm
AMD Radeon HD 8400 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4400
Q2/2013 Release date Q2/2013
 
 

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 AV1 No
No VP8 No
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode
Decode h264 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No VP9 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.
0 bytes Max. Memory 16.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
DDR3L-1600 Memory type DDR3-1600, LPDDR3-1600
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
-- Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 25 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 15 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
25 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD A6-5200 is manufactured using a 28 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 i3-4100U is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
-- Part Number --
Socket BGA 1168
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Chip design Monolithic
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Kabini (Jaguar) Architecture Haswell U
2.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
28 nm Technology 22 nm
Q3/2013 Release date Q3/2013