Intel Core i3-4150 vs AMD A8-6600K

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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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 A8-6600K features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2013 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A8-6600K, you'll need a motherboard with a FM2 socket.
Intel Core i3 Family AMD A
Intel Core i3-4150 Name AMD A8-6600K
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
4 Generation 3
Intel Core i 4000 Group AMD A8-6000
 
 

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 A8-6600K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A8-6600K is 3.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
None None 4.2 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2 CPU Cores 4
4 Threads 4
2x Cores 4x
3.5 GHz Frequency 3.9 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
Yes Hyperthreading No
None None 4.2 GHz
 
 

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 A8-6600K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A8-6600K uses the AMD Radeon HD 8570D, which has 256 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
-- Max. displays --
Intel HD Graphics 4400 GPU name AMD Radeon HD 8570D
160 Shaders 256
11.1 Direct X 11.2
Q2/2013 Release date Q2/2013
7.5 Generation 5
20 Execution units 4
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
22 nm Technology 32 nm
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.84 GHz
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

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 h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No VP9 No
No VP8 No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode
Decode JPEG Decode / Encode
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 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1866
2 Memory channels 2
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
 
 

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 100 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
54 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 100 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 A8-6600K is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
LGA 1150 Socket FM2
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
117 $ Release price 85 $
Q2/2014 Release date Q2/2013
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Monolithic Chip design --
Haswell S Architecture Richland (Piledriver)
3.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
22 nm Technology 32 nm
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4150
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
7830
7830
AMD A8-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.9 GHz
6038
6038

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-4150
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
3731
3731
AMD A8-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.9 GHz
2107
2107

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i3-4150
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
3369
3369
AMD A8-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.9 GHz
2959
2959

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4150
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
1849
1849
AMD A8-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.9 GHz
1461
1461

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4150
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
947
947
AMD A8-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.9 GHz
771
771

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-4150
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
795
795
AMD A8-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.9 GHz
537
537

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4150
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
357
357
AMD A8-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.9 GHz
306
306

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4150
2C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
3.8
3.8
AMD A8-6600K
4C 4T @ 3.9 GHz
3.4
3.4