Intel Core i7-6660U vs AMD A4-9120C

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Intel Core i7-6660U or Intel Core i7-6660U – 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 i7-6660U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2016 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-6660U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
The AMD A4-9120C features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2019 and belongs to the 6 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A4-9120C, you'll need a motherboard with a FP4 socket.
Intel Core i7 Family AMD A
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-6660U Name AMD A4-9120C
Intel Core i 6000U Group AMD A4-9000
6 Generation 6
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-6660U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-6660U is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
The AMD A4-9120C has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A4-9120C is 1.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.4 GHz.
2x Cores 2x
None None 2.0 GHz
2.4 GHz Frequency 1.6 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
4 Threads 2
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.4 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-6660U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-6660U 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 A4-9120C has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A4-9120C uses the AMD Radeon R4 (Stoney Ridge), which has 192 texture shaders
and 3 execution units.
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Q3/2015 Release date Q2/2016
48 Execution units 3
12 Direct X 12
-- Max. displays --
384 Shaders 192
Intel Iris Graphics 540 GPU name AMD Radeon R4 (Stoney Ridge)
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.6 GHz
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
9 Generation 7
14 nm Technology 28 nm
 
 

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 VP8 Decode
No VP9 Decode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) 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
32.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR4-1866
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 1
No ECC No
 
 

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 6 W watts.
9.5 W TDP down None
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 6 W
100 °C Tjunction max 90 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-6660U 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 A4-9120C is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2016 Release date Q1/2019
BGA 1356 Socket FP4
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
4.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Skylake U Architecture Stoney Ridge (Excavator)
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
415 $ Release price --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
Monolithic Chip design --
14 nm Technology 28 nm