Intel Core i7-6650U vs AMD A6-6420K

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Intel Core i7-6650U or Intel Core i7-6650U – 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 i7-6650U 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 i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-6650U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
The AMD A6-6420K features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2014 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A6-6420K, you'll need a motherboard with a FM2 socket.
6 Generation 3
Intel Core i7 Family AMD A
Intel Core i7-6650U Name AMD A6-6420K
Intel Core i 6000U Group AMD A6-6000
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-6650U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-6650U is 2.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
The AMD A6-6420K has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A6-6420K is 4.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
2.2 GHz Frequency 4.0 GHz
2x Cores 2x
4 Threads 2
No Overclocking Yes
2 CPU Cores 2
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.2 GHz
2.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.2 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
normal Core architecture normal
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-6650U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-6650U uses the Intel Iris Graphics 540, which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD A6-6420K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A6-6420K uses the AMD Radeon HD 8470D, which has 192 texture shaders
and 3 execution units.
9 Generation 5
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
14 nm Technology 32 nm
48 Execution units 3
-- Max. displays --
384 Shaders 192
Q3/2015 Release date Q2/2013
12 Direct X 11.2
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.8 GHz
Intel Iris Graphics 540 GPU name AMD Radeon HD 8470D
 
 

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

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 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2133, DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1866
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
No ECC No
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth --
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 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.
100 °C Tjunction max --
9.5 W TDP down None
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-6650U 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 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD A6-6420K is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 1.0 MB cache.
415 $ Release price 53 $
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Monolithic Chip design --
14 nm Technology 32 nm
4.0 MB L3-Cache 1.0 MB
Skylake U Architecture Richland (Piledriver)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q3/2015 Release date Q1/2014
BGA 1356 Socket FM2
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
-- Part Number --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4