AMD A8-7670K vs Intel Core i3-4150

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AMD A8-7670K or AMD A8-7670K – 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 A8-7670K features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2015 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A8-7670K, 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.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
AMD A8-7670K Name Intel Core i3-4150
AMD A8-7000 Group Intel Core i 4000
4 Generation 4
AMD A Family Intel Core i3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD A8-7670K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A8-7670K is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 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
4 CPU Cores 2
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
4x Cores 2x
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
4 Threads 4
No Hyperthreading Yes
3.6 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD A8-7670K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A8-7670K uses the AMD Radeon R7 - 384 (Kaveri), which has 384 texture shaders
and 6 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.
12 Direct X 11.1
6 Execution units 20
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
Q1/2015 Release date Q2/2013
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
384 Shaders 160
AMD Radeon R7 - 384 (Kaveri) GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4400
6 Generation 7.5
0.76 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
28 nm Technology 22 nm
 
 

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

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.
DDR3-2133 Memory type DDR3-1600
-- Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
Yes ECC Yes
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
0 bytes Max. Memory 32.0 GB
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 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 --
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 54 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD A8-7670K is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 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.
-- Chip design Monolithic
4.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
FM2+ Socket LGA 1150
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q2/2015 Release date Q2/2014
Kaveri (Steamroller) Architecture Haswell S
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
120 $ Release price 117 $
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 --
28 nm Technology 22 nm