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.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD A6-6000 Group Intel Core i 12000
AMD A Family Intel Core i3
3 Generation 12
AMD A6-6400K Name Intel Core i3-12100TE
 
 

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.
Yes Overclocking No
3.9 GHz Frequency 2.1 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
2x Cores 4x Golden Cove
normal Core architecture normal
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.0 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
2 Threads 8
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.0 GHz
 
 

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.
11.2 Direct X 12
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
3 Execution units 24
5 Generation 12
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.4 GHz
Q2/2013 Release date Q1/2021
AMD Radeon HD 8470D GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 730
192 Shaders 192
-- Max. displays --
32 nm Technology 14 nm
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 h264 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
No VP9 Decode / Encode
No AV1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
No VP8 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.
No ECC No
0 bytes Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
pci PCIe pci
-- Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
 
 

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

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.
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L2-Cache 5.0 MB
-- Chip design Monolithic
55 $ Release price 125 $
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
1.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
Q2/2013 Release date Q1/2022
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
FM2 Socket LGA 1700
Richland (Piledriver) Architecture Alder Lake S
32 nm Technology 10 nm
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+