Intel Celeron G1820T vs AMD A6-6400K

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Intel Celeron G1820T or Intel Celeron G1820T – 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 Intel Celeron G1820T 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 Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron G1820T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
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.
Intel Celeron Family AMD A
Intel Celeron G1000 Group AMD A6-6000
3 Generation 3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Celeron G1820T Name AMD A6-6400K
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Celeron G1820T has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron G1820T is 2.4 GHz
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.
2 Threads 2
None None 4.1 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
2.4 GHz Frequency 3.9 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
2x Cores 2x
No Hyperthreading No
None None 4.1 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Celeron G1820T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron G1820T uses the Intel HD Graphics (Haswell GT1), which has 80 texture shaders
and 10 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
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.
7.5 Generation 5
Q4/2012 Release date Q2/2013
-- Max. displays --
80 Shaders 192
22 nm Technology 32 nm
10 Execution units 3
Intel HD Graphics (Haswell GT1) GPU name AMD Radeon HD 8470D
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.8 GHz
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
11.1 Direct X 11.2
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
 
 

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 JPEG Decode / Encode
No VP9 No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No VP8 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No AV1 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 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
pci PCIe pci
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3-1866
2 Memory channels 2
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth --
Yes ECC No
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 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 65 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Celeron G1820T is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD A6-6400K is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 1.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
Q1/2014 Release date Q2/2013
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
22 nm Technology 32 nm
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Monolithic Chip design --
Ivy Bridge S Architecture Richland (Piledriver)
2.0 MB L3-Cache 1.0 MB
LGA 1150 Socket FM2
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Release price 55 $
 
 

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