Intel Core i3-3220T vs AMD A6-6400K

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Intel Core i3-3220T or Intel Core i3-3220T – 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 Core i3-3220T features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-3220T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 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.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i 3000 Group AMD A6-6000
Intel Core i3-3220T Name AMD A6-6400K
Intel Core i3 Family AMD A
3 Generation 3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-3220T has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-3220T is 2.8 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 CPU Cores 2
4 Threads 2
normal Core architecture normal
None None 4.1 GHz
2x Cores 2x
None None 4.1 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
Yes Hyperthreading No
2.8 GHz Frequency 3.9 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-3220T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-3220T uses the Intel HD Graphics 2500, which has 48 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 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.
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
0.65 GHz GPU frequency 0.8 GHz
48 Shaders 192
-- Max. displays --
Q2/2012 Release date Q2/2013
Intel HD Graphics 2500 GPU name AMD Radeon HD 8470D
22 nm Technology 32 nm
11.0 Direct X 11.2
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
6 Execution units 3
7 Generation 5
 
 

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.
No AV1 No
No VP8 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode
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.
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
2 Memory channels 2
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1866
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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 Core i3-3220T 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 3.0 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.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
3.0 MB L3-Cache 1.0 MB
LGA 1155 Socket FM2
Monolithic Chip design --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Q3/2012 Release date Q2/2013
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
117 $ Release price 55 $
22 nm Technology 32 nm
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
Ivy Bridge S Architecture Richland (Piledriver)
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-3220T
2C 4T @ 2.8 GHz
4782
4782
AMD A6-6400K
2C 2T @ 3.9 GHz
3292
3292

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD A6-6400K
2C 2T @ 3.9 GHz
2397
2397
Intel Core i3-3220T
2C 4T @ 2.8 GHz
1934
1934

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-3220T
2C 4T @ 2.8 GHz
2267
2267
AMD A6-6400K
2C 2T @ 3.9 GHz
2063
2063

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-3220T
2C 4T @ 2.8 GHz
1141
1141
AMD A6-6400K
2C 2T @ 3.9 GHz
723
723

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-3220T
2C 4T @ 2.8 GHz
517
517
AMD A6-6400K
2C 2T @ 3.9 GHz
471
471