AMD A6-6420K vs Intel Core i3-4150

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AMD A6-6420K or AMD A6-6420K – 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 A6-6420K features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2014 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A6-6420K, you'll need a motherboard with a FM2 socket.
The Intel Core i3-4150 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-4150, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
3 Generation 4
AMD A6-6420K Name Intel Core i3-4150
AMD A Family Intel Core i3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD A6-6000 Group Intel Core i 4000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD A6-6420K has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A6-6420K is 4.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
The Intel Core i3-4150 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-4150 is 3.5 GHz
2 Threads 4
No Hyperthreading Yes
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
4.0 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
2x Cores 2x
Yes Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD A6-6420K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A6-6420K 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 i3-4150 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-4150 uses the Intel HD Graphics 4400, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
AMD Radeon HD 8470D GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4400
192 Shaders 160
32 nm Technology 22 nm
0.8 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
3 Execution units 20
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
11.2 Direct X 11.1
5 Generation 7.5
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
Q2/2013 Release date Q2/2013
-- Max. displays --
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1600
2 Memory channels 2
0 bytes Max. Memory 32.0 GB
-- Bandwidth 25.6 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 54 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 54 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD A6-6420K 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 i3-4150 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
53 $ Release price 117 $
32 nm Technology 22 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
1.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Part Number --
-- Chip design Monolithic
FM2 Socket LGA 1150
Richland (Piledriver) Architecture Haswell S
Q1/2014 Release date Q2/2014
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux