Intel Core i3-4150 vs AMD A8-6500T

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Intel Core i3-4150 or Intel Core i3-4150 – 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 i3-4150 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.
The AMD A8-6500T features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A8-6500T, you'll need a motherboard with a FM2 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3 Family AMD A
Intel Core i 4000 Group AMD A8-6000
Intel Core i3-4150 Name AMD A8-6500T
4 Generation 3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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
The AMD A8-6500T has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A8-6500T is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz.
Yes Hyperthreading No
None None 3.1 GHz
None None 3.1 GHz
2x Cores 4x
3.5 GHz Frequency 2.1 GHz
4 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
2 CPU Cores 4
No Overclocking Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

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.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD A8-6500T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A8-6500T uses the AMD Radeon HD 8550D, which has 256 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
11.1 Direct X 11.2
-- Max. displays --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.72 GHz
20 Execution units 4
22 nm Technology 32 nm
Intel HD Graphics 4400 GPU name AMD Radeon HD 8550D
Q2/2013 Release date Q2/2013
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
160 Shaders 256
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
7.5 Generation 5
 
 

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.
Decode VC-1 Decode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No AV1 No
Decode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No VP9 No
No VP8 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.
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1866
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 54 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 45 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
54 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-4150 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 A8-6500T is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
-- Part Number --
Haswell S Architecture Richland (Piledriver)
22 nm Technology 32 nm
Q2/2014 Release date Q3/2013
LGA 1150 Socket FM2
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
117 $ Release price 85 $
3.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Monolithic Chip design --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes