CPU comparison with benchmarks
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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 Xeon E3-1535M v6 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently. It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Xeon E3 series. To use the Intel Xeon E3-1535M v6, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
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AMD A |
Family |
Intel Xeon E3 |
Desktop / Server |
Segment |
Desktop / Server |
AMD A6-6400K |
Name |
Intel Xeon E3-1535M v6 |
AMD A6-6000 |
Group |
Intel Xeon E3 v6 |
3 |
Generation |
6 |
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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 Xeon E3-1535M v6 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E3-1535M v6 is 3.1 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
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2x |
Cores |
4x |
4.1 GHz |
Turbo Frequency (all cores) |
None |
3.9 GHz |
Frequency |
3.1 GHz |
2 |
CPU Cores |
4 |
normal |
Core architecture |
normal |
No |
Hyperthreading |
Yes |
Yes |
Overclocking |
No |
2 |
Threads |
8 |
4.1 GHz |
Turbo Frequency (1 core) |
4.2 GHz |
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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 Xeon E3-1535M v6 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. Specifically, the Intel Xeon E3-1535M v6 uses the Intel HD Graphics P630, which has 192 texture shaders and 24 execution units.
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GPU (Turbo) |
1.1 GHz |
Q2/2013 |
Release date |
Q2/2016 |
3 |
Execution units |
24 |
11.2 |
Direct X |
12 |
-- |
Max. displays |
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192 |
Shaders |
192 |
AMD Radeon HD 8470D |
GPU name |
Intel HD Graphics P630 |
0.8 GHz |
GPU frequency |
0.35 GHz |
2.0 GB |
Max. GPU Memory |
64.0 GB |
5 |
Generation |
9.5 |
32 nm |
Technology |
14 nm |
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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AI specifications |
-- |
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AI hardware |
-- |
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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.
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No |
VP8 |
Decode / Encode |
No |
VP9 |
Decode / Encode |
Decode |
AVC |
Decode / Encode |
Decode |
h264 |
Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode |
JPEG |
Decode / Encode |
Decode |
VC-1 |
Decode |
No |
AV1 |
No |
No |
h265 / HEVC (8 bit) |
Decode / Encode |
No |
h265 / HEVC (10 bit) |
Decode / Encode |
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Memory & PCIe |
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
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Yes |
AES-NI |
Yes |
0 bytes |
Max. Memory |
64.0 GB |
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Bandwidth |
38.4 GB/s |
DDR3-1866 |
Memory type |
DDR3L-1600, DDR4-2400, LPDDR3-2133 |
pci |
PCIe |
pci |
2 |
Memory channels |
2 |
No |
ECC |
Yes |
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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 45 W watts.
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None |
TDP down |
35 W |
65 W |
TDP (PL1 / PBP) |
45 W |
-- |
Tjunction max |
100 °C |
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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 Xeon E3-1535M v6 is manufactured using a 14 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
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Technical data sheet |
Documents |
Technical data sheet |
Q2/2013 |
Release date |
Q1/2017 |
FM2 |
Socket |
BGA 1440 |
0 bytes |
L2-Cache |
0 bytes |
1.0 MB |
L3-Cache |
8.0 MB |
Windows 10, Linux |
Operating systems |
Windows 10, Linux |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
Instruction set (ISA) |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
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Part Number |
-- |
Richland (Piledriver) |
Architecture |
Kaby Lake S |
AMD-V |
Virtualization |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
55 $ |
Release price |
623 $ |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 |
ISA extensions |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
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Chip design |
Monolithic |
32 nm |
Technology |
14 nm |
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