Intel Core i3-4160T vs AMD A6-7000

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Intel Core i3-4160T or Intel Core i3-4160T – 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 i3-4160T features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-4160T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
The AMD A6-7000 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 5 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A6-7000, you'll need a motherboard with a FM2+ socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i 4000 Group AMD A6-7000
Intel Core i3 Family AMD A
4 Generation 5
Intel Core i3-4160T Name AMD A6-7000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-4160T has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-4160T is 3.1 GHz
The AMD A6-7000 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A6-7000 is 2.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.0 GHz.
2x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
4 Threads 2
None None 3.0 GHz
No Overclocking No
3.1 GHz Frequency 2.2 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
None None 3.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-4160T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-4160T 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 A6-7000 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A6-7000 uses the AMD Radeon R4 (Kaveri), which has 192 texture shaders
and 3 execution units.
11.1 Direct X 12
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
20 Execution units 3
7.5 Generation 6
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.53 GHz
Q2/2013 Release date Q2/2014
Intel HD Graphics 4400 GPU name AMD Radeon R4 (Kaveri)
160 Shaders 192
-- Max. displays --
22 nm Technology 28 nm
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.49 GHz
 
 

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

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 17 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 17 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-4160T 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 A6-7000 is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 1.0 MB cache.
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Monolithic Chip design --
-- Release price --
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
3.0 MB L3-Cache 1.0 MB
Q3/2014 Release date Q2/2014
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
LGA 1150 Socket FM2+
Haswell S Architecture Kaveri (Steamroller)
22 nm Technology 28 nm
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4