Intel Core i3-6100H vs AMD A6-6400K

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i3-6100H or Intel Core i3-6100H – 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 i3-6100H features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-6100H, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 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.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
6 Generation 3
Intel Core i3 Family AMD A
Intel Core i3-6100H Name AMD A6-6400K
Intel Core i 6000H Group AMD A6-6000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-6100H has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-6100H is 2.7 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.
4 Threads 2
2.7 GHz Frequency 3.9 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
None None 4.1 GHz
2x Cores 2x
None None 4.1 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-6100H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-6100H uses the Intel HD Graphics 530, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 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.
9 Generation 5
Intel HD Graphics 530 GPU name AMD Radeon HD 8470D
24 Execution units 3
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
0.9 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
12 Direct X 11.2
Q3/2015 Release date Q2/2013
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.8 GHz
192 Shaders 192
14 nm Technology 32 nm
-- Max. displays --
 
 

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 h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode VP9 No
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
No ECC No
64.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth --
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
2 Memory channels 2
DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1866
 
 

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.
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-6100H is manufactured using a 14 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.
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Skylake H Architecture Richland (Piledriver)
-- Release price 55 $
Monolithic Chip design --
Q3/2015 Release date Q2/2013
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
BGA 1440 Socket FM2
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
3.0 MB L3-Cache 1.0 MB
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
14 nm Technology 32 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i3-6100H
2C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
3040
3040
AMD A6-6400K
2C 2T @ 3.9 GHz
2397
2397

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-6100H
2C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
1597
1597
AMD A6-6400K
2C 2T @ 3.9 GHz
723
723

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-6100H
2C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
758
758
AMD A6-6400K
2C 2T @ 3.9 GHz
471
471