AMD A6-6420K vs Intel Core i7-8670
Comparative analysis of AMD A6-6420K and Intel Core i7-8670 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics API support, Compatibility, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization, Security & Reliability. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps).
Differences
Reasons to consider the AMD A6-6420K
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- Around 35% higher clock speed: 4.2 GHz vs 3.1 GHz
- Around 32% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames): 1730 vs 1306
- Around 68% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 3830 vs 2279
- Around 32% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps): 1730 vs 1306
- Around 68% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 3830 vs 2279
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
| Maximum frequency | 4.2 GHz vs 3.1 GHz |
| Benchmarks | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 1730 vs 1306 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 3830 vs 2279 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 1730 vs 1306 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 3830 vs 2279 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-8670
- 4 more cores, run more applications at once: 6 vs 2
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 14 nm vs 32 nm SOI
- 4x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- Around 50% more L2 cache; more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- 3.6x better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames): 2120 vs 585
- 3.6x better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps): 2120 vs 585
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Number of cores | 6 vs 2 |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm vs 32 nm SOI |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) vs 96 KB |
| L2 cache | 256 KB (per core) vs 1 MB |
| Benchmarks | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 2120 vs 585 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 2120 vs 585 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: AMD A6-6420K
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-8670
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| Name | AMD A6-6420K | Intel Core i7-8670 |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 1546 | |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 1565 | |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 2105 | |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 2988 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 585 | 2120 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 1730 | 1306 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 3830 | 2279 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 585 | 2120 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 1730 | 1306 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 3830 | 2279 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| AMD A6-6420K | Intel Core i7-8670 | |
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Essentials |
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| Family | AMD A-Series Processors | |
| OPN PIB | AD642KOKHLBOX | |
| OPN Tray | AD642KOKA23HL | |
| Place in performance rating | 1403 | 1427 |
| Series | AMD A6-Series APU for Desktops | |
| Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Architecture codename | Coffee Lake | |
| Launch date | January 2018 | |
Performance |
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| Base frequency | 4 GHz | |
| L1 cache | 96 KB | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 256 KB (per core) |
| Manufacturing process technology | 32 nm SOI | 14 nm |
| Maximum core temperature | 70°C | |
| Maximum frequency | 4.2 GHz | 3.1 GHz |
| Number of cores | 2 | 6 |
| Number of threads | 2 | |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| L3 cache | 12288 KB (shared) | |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 72 °C | |
Memory |
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| Max memory channels | 2 | |
| Supported memory frequency | 1866 MHz | |
| Supported memory types | DDR4 | |
Graphics |
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| Enduro | ||
| Graphics max frequency | 800 MHz | |
| iGPU core count | 192 | |
| Processor graphics | AMD Radeon HD 8470D | |
| Switchable graphics | ||
| Unified Video Decoder (UVD) | ||
Graphics interfaces |
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Graphics API support |
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| DirectX | 11 | |
Compatibility |
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| Sockets supported | FM2 | |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 Watt | 65 Watt |
| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | |
Advanced Technologies |
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| 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 |
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| AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™) | ||
| IOMMU 2.0 | ||
| Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
| Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
Security & Reliability |
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| Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
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