AMD A6-6400K vs Intel Core i7-2637M

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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 i7-2637M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-2637M, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
AMD A6-6400K Name Intel Core i7-2637M
AMD A6-6000 Group Intel Core i 2000M
3 Generation 2
AMD A Family Intel Core i7
 
 

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 i7-2637M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-2637M is 1.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.8 GHz.
Yes Overclocking No
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.8 GHz
2 Threads 4
No Hyperthreading Yes
2x Cores 2x
3.9 GHz Frequency 1.7 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

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 i7-2637M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-2637M uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
0.8 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
3 Execution units 12
Q2/2013 Release date Q1/2011
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 96
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
5 Generation 6
11.2 Direct X 10.1
32 nm Technology 32 nm
AMD Radeon HD 8470D GPU name Intel HD Graphics 3000
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 8.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
0 bytes Max. Memory 8.0 GB
DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
-- Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

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 17 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 17 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 i7-2637M is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
1.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Q2/2013 Release date Q2/2011
55 $ Release price 280 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
FM2 Socket BGA 1023
Richland (Piledriver) Architecture Sandy Bridge H
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
32 nm Technology 32 nm
-- Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)