AMD A6-6400K vs Intel Core i3-12100TE

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AMD A6-6400K or AMD A6-6400K – 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 A6-6400K features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2013 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A6-6400K, you'll need a motherboard with a FM2 socket.
The Intel Core i3-12100TE features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-12100TE, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
AMD A6-6400K Name Intel Core i3-12100TE
AMD A Family Intel Core i3
AMD A6-6000 Group Intel Core i 12000
3 Generation 12
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD A6-6400K has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A6-6400K is 3.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz.
The Intel Core i3-12100TE has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-12100TE is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
normal Core architecture normal
2 Threads 8
No Hyperthreading Yes
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.0 GHz
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.0 GHz
3.9 GHz Frequency 2.1 GHz
2x Cores 4x Golden Cove
Yes Overclocking No
2 CPU Cores 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD A6-6400K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A6-6400K uses the AMD Radeon HD 8470D, which has 192 texture shaders
and 3 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i3-12100TE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-12100TE uses the Intel UHD Graphics 730, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
3 Execution units 24
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.4 GHz
-- Max. displays --
5 Generation 12
11.2 Direct X 12
Q2/2013 Release date Q1/2021
32 nm Technology 14 nm
192 Shaders 192
AMD Radeon HD 8470D GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 730
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
0.8 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
-- Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
0 bytes Max. Memory 128.0 GB
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

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 35 W watts.
None TDP (PL2) 69 W
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD A6-6400K 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 Core i3-12100TE is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
FM2 Socket LGA 1700
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Q2/2013 Release date Q1/2022
-- Part Number --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
32 nm Technology 10 nm
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
55 $ Release price 125 $
-- Chip design Monolithic
1.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
0 bytes L2-Cache 5.0 MB
Richland (Piledriver) Architecture Alder Lake S
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+