CPU comparison with benchmarks
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CPU lineage |
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 Xeon Gold 6134M features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently. It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Xeon Gold series. To use the Intel Xeon Gold 6134M, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
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Generation |
1 |
Desktop / Server |
Segment |
Desktop / Server |
AMD A6-6000 |
Group |
Intel Xeon Gold 5100/6100 |
AMD A6-6420K |
Name |
Intel Xeon Gold 6134M |
AMD A |
Family |
Intel Xeon Gold |
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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 Xeon Gold 6134M has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Gold 6134M is 3.2 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
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No |
Hyperthreading |
Yes |
4.2 GHz |
Turbo Frequency (all cores) |
3.5 GHz |
Yes |
Overclocking |
No |
2 |
Threads |
16 |
2x |
Cores |
8x |
4.2 GHz |
Turbo Frequency (1 core) |
3.7 GHz |
normal |
Core architecture |
normal |
4.0 GHz |
Frequency |
3.2 GHz |
2 |
CPU Cores |
8 |
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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 Xeon Gold 6134M does not have integrated graphics.
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5 |
Generation |
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11.2 |
Direct X |
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-- |
GPU (Turbo) |
-- |
2.0 GB |
Max. GPU Memory |
0 bytes |
192 |
Shaders |
-- |
-- |
Max. displays |
-- |
3 |
Execution units |
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32 nm |
Technology |
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Q2/2013 |
Release date |
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AMD Radeon HD 8470D |
GPU name |
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0.8 GHz |
GPU frequency |
-- |
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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 |
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No |
h265 / HEVC (10 bit) |
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No |
h265 / HEVC (8 bit) |
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No |
AV1 |
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Decode |
AVC |
-- |
No |
VP9 |
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Decode |
VC-1 |
-- |
Decode |
h264 |
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Decode / Encode |
JPEG |
-- |
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Memory & PCIe |
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 1.5 TB distributed across 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 128.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
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pci |
PCIe |
pci |
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Bandwidth |
128.1 GB/s |
Yes |
AES-NI |
Yes |
No |
ECC |
Yes |
2 |
Memory channels |
6 |
0 bytes |
Max. Memory |
1.5 TB |
DDR3-1866 |
Memory type |
DDR4-2666 |
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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 130 W watts.
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65 W |
TDP (PL1 / PBP) |
130 W |
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Tjunction max |
-- |
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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 Xeon Gold 6134M is manufactured using a 14 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 25.0 MB cache.
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FM2 |
Socket |
LGA 3647 |
Richland (Piledriver) |
Architecture |
Skylake |
AMD-V |
Virtualization |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
Instruction set (ISA) |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
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Part Number |
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Windows 10, Linux |
Operating systems |
Windows 10, Linux |
53 $ |
Release price |
5200 $ |
1.0 MB |
L3-Cache |
25.0 MB |
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Chip design |
Monolithic |
Technical data sheet |
Documents |
Technical data sheet |
0 bytes |
L2-Cache |
0 bytes |
32 nm |
Technology |
14 nm |
Q1/2014 |
Release date |
Q3/2017 |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 |
ISA extensions |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 |
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