Intel Core i7-6822EQ vs AMD A6-3500

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Intel Core i7-6822EQ or Intel Core i7-6822EQ – 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 i7-6822EQ features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-6822EQ, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
The AMD A6-3500 features 3 processor cores and has the capability to manage 3 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A6-3500, you'll need a motherboard with a FM1 socket.
Intel Core i7-6822EQ Name AMD A6-3500
Intel Core i7 Family AMD A
Intel Core i 6000H Group AMD A6-3000
6 Generation 1
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-6822EQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-6822EQ is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.8 GHz.
The AMD A6-3500 has 3 CPU cores and can calculate 3 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A6-3500 is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.4 GHz.
normal Core architecture normal
8 Threads 3
Yes Hyperthreading No
None None 2.4 GHz
2.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.4 GHz
2.0 GHz Frequency 2.1 GHz
4x Cores 3x
No Overclocking Yes
4 CPU Cores 3
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-6822EQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-6822EQ 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 A6-3500 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A6-3500 uses the AMD Radeon HD 6530D, which has 320 texture shaders
and 5 execution units.
24 Execution units 5
1.0 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
9 Generation 3
12 Direct X 11
Q3/2015 Release date Q4/2010
14 nm Technology 32 nm
192 Shaders 320
Intel HD Graphics 530 GPU name AMD Radeon HD 6530D
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 1.0 GB
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.44 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 JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode
Decode / Encode VP8 No
Decode VP9 No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode
No AV1 No
Decode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) 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.
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1600
64.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 25 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.
25 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-6822EQ 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 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD A6-3500 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
BGA 1440 Socket FM1
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
Q4/2015 Release date Q3/2011
-- Part Number --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
14 nm Technology 32 nm
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
378 $ Release price 47 $
Monolithic Chip design --
8.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Skylake H Architecture Llano (K10)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a