AMD A6-6420K processor review

A6-6420K processor released by AMD. The processor is designed for desktop-computers.

CPU is unlocked for overclocking. Total number of cores - 2, threads - 2. Maximum CPU clock speed - 4.2 GHz. Maximum operating temperature - 70°C. Manufacturing process technology - 32 nm SOI. Cache size: L1 - 96 KB, L2 - 1 MB.

Supported socket types: FM2. Power consumption (TDP): 65 Watt.

The processor has integrated graphics AMD Radeon HD 8470D with the following parameters: maximum frequency - 800 MHz, cores count - 192.

Benchmarks

PassMark
Single thread mark

Top 1 CPU

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4762

1553

PassMark
CPU mark

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154658

1576

Geekbench 4
Single Core

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5311

2105

Geekbench 4
Multi-Core

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36691

2988

GFXBench 4.0
Car Chase Offscreen

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9047 Frames

585 Frames

GFXBench 4.0
Manhattan

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7128 Frames

1730 Frames

GFXBench 4.0
T-Rex

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12887 Frames

3830 Frames

GFXBench 4.0
Car Chase Offscreen

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9047.000 Fps

585.000 Fps

GFXBench 4.0
Manhattan

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7128.000 Fps

1730.000 Fps

GFXBench 4.0
T-Rex

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12887.000 Fps

3830.000 Fps

Name	Value
PassMark - Single thread mark	1553
PassMark - CPU mark	1576
Geekbench 4 - Single Core	2105
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	2988
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen	585 Frames
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan	1730 Frames
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex	3830 Frames
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen	585.000 Fps
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan	1730.000 Fps
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex	3830.000 Fps

Integrated graphics – AMD Radeon HD 8470D

Technical info
Core clock speed	800 MHz
Manufacturing process technology	32 nm
Pipelines	128

Games performance

1. Thief (2014)
2. Battlefield 4 (2013)
3. Total War: Rome II (2013)
4. Company of Heroes 2 (2013)
5. Metro: Last Light (2013)

6. BioShock Infinite (2013)
7. SimCity (2013)
8. Tomb Raider (2013)
9. Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 (2012)
10. Diablo III (2012)
11. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (2011)

Thief (2014)

Low, 1024x768

16.40

Battlefield 4 (2013)

Low, 1024x768	35.20
Medium, 1366x768	24.60
High, 1366x768	16.50
Ultra, 1920x1080	5.20

Total War: Rome II (2013)

Low, 1024x768	36.60
Medium, 1366x768	29.00
High, 1366x768	20.80
Ultra, 1920x1080	4.10

Company of Heroes 2 (2013)

Low, 1024x768	15.60
Medium, 1366x768	12.60
High, 1366x768	6.70
Ultra, 1920x1080	3.40

Metro: Last Light (2013)

Low, 1024x768	23.00
Medium, 1366x768	18.80
High, 1366x768	9.20
Ultra, 1920x1080	4.70

BioShock Infinite (2013)

Low, 1280x720	55.10
Medium, 1366x768	25.78
High, 1366x768	21.90
Ultra, 1920x1080	6.20

SimCity (2013)

Low, 1024x768	55.00
Medium, 1366x768	20.20

Tomb Raider (2013)

Low, 1024x768	62.60
Medium, 1366x768	30.00
High, 1366x768	19.10
Ultra, 1920x1080	7.60

Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 (2012)

Low, 1024x768	73.00
Medium, 1366x768	41.30
High, 1366x768	18.90
Ultra, 1920x1080	11.90

Diablo III (2012)

Low, 1024x768	79.00
Medium, 1366x768	50.00
High, 1366x768	42.00
Ultra, 1920x1080	27.00

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (2011)

Low, 1280x720	43.00
Medium, 1366x768	30.40
High, 1366x768	21.00
Ultra, 1920x1080	10.70

Specifications (specs)

Essentials
Family	AMD A-Series Processors
OPN PIB	AD642KOKHLBOX
OPN Tray	AD642KOKA23HL
Place in performance rating	1332
Series	AMD A6-Series APU for Desktops
Vertical segment	Desktop
Performance
Base frequency	4 GHz
L1 cache	96 KB
L2 cache	1 MB
Manufacturing process technology	32 nm SOI
Maximum core temperature	70°C
Maximum frequency	4.2 GHz
Number of cores	2
Number of threads	2
Unlocked

Memory
Max memory channels	2
Supported memory frequency	1866 MHz
Graphics
Enduro
Graphics max frequency	800 MHz
iGPU core count	192
Processor graphics	AMD Radeon HD 8470D
Switchable graphics
Unified Video Decoder (UVD)
Graphics interfaces
DisplayPort
HDMI
Graphics API support
DirectX	11
Compatibility
Sockets supported	FM2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	65 Watt
Advanced Technologies
AMD App Acceleration
AMD Elite Experiences
AMD HD3D technology
Enhanced Virus Protection (EVP)
Fused Multiply-Add 4 (FMA4)
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX)
Intel® AES New Instructions
PowerGating
PowerNow
Virtualization
AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™)
IOMMU 2.0

AMD A6-6420K processor review

Benchmarks

Integrated graphics – AMD Radeon HD 8470D

Technical info

Games performance

Thief (2014)

Battlefield 4 (2013)

Total War: Rome II (2013)

Company of Heroes 2 (2013)

Metro: Last Light (2013)

BioShock Infinite (2013)

SimCity (2013)

Tomb Raider (2013)

Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 (2012)

Diablo III (2012)

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (2011)

Specifications (specs)

Essentials

Performance

Memory

Graphics

Graphics interfaces

Graphics API support

Compatibility

Advanced Technologies

Virtualization

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