AMD A6-7400K vs Intel Core i3-7300

Comparative analysis of AMD A6-7400K and Intel Core i3-7300 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics API support, Compatibility, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization, Graphics image quality, Peripherals, Security & Reliability. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s), 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 A6-7400K

  • Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
  • 2x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
  • 5.1x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 16.806 vs 3.291
  • 2.5x better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames): 1842 vs 747
  • 2.3x better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 3346 vs 1437
  • 2.5x better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps): 1842 vs 747
  • 2.3x better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 3346 vs 1437
Specifications (specs)
Unlocked Unlocked vs Locked
L2 cache 1 MB vs 256 KB (per core)
Benchmarks
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) 16.806 vs 3.291
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) 1842 vs 747
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) 3346 vs 1437
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) 1842 vs 747
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) 3346 vs 1437

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i3-7300

  • 2 more threads: 4 vs 2
  • Around 3% higher clock speed: 4 GHz vs 3.9 GHz
  • Around 43% higher maximum core temperature: 100°C vs 70°C
  • A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 14 nm vs 28 nm
  • Around 27% lower typical power consumption: 51 Watt vs 65 Watt
  • Around 68% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2411 vs 1438
  • 2.8x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 4529 vs 1631
  • 2.4x better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 1031 vs 437
  • 3.1x better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 2248 vs 724
  • 5.6x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 13.222 vs 2.362
  • 29.4x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 86.44 vs 2.939
  • 4.8x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.523 vs 0.108
  • 12.3x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 29.611 vs 2.4
  • Around 47% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames): 1706 vs 1162
  • Around 47% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps): 1706 vs 1162
Specifications (specs)
Number of threads 4 vs 2
Maximum frequency 4 GHz vs 3.9 GHz
Maximum core temperature 100°C vs 70°C
Manufacturing process technology 14 nm vs 28 nm
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 51 Watt vs 65 Watt
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark 2411 vs 1438
PassMark - CPU mark 4529 vs 1631
Geekbench 4 - Single Core 1031 vs 437
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core 2248 vs 724
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) 13.222 vs 2.362
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) 86.44 vs 2.939
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) 0.523 vs 0.108
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) 29.611 vs 2.4
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) 1706 vs 1162
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) 1706 vs 1162

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: AMD A6-7400K
CPU 2: Intel Core i3-7300

PassMark - Single thread mark
CPU 1
CPU 2
1438
2411
PassMark - CPU mark
CPU 1
CPU 2
1631
4529
Geekbench 4 - Single Core
CPU 1
CPU 2
437
1031
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core
CPU 1
CPU 2
724
2248
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
2.362
13.222
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
2.939
86.44
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
0.108
0.523
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
16.806
3.291
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
2.4
29.611
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)
CPU 1
CPU 2
1162
1706
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)
CPU 1
CPU 2
1842
747
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)
CPU 1
CPU 2
3346
1437
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)
CPU 1
CPU 2
1162
1706
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)
CPU 1
CPU 2
1842
747
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)
CPU 1
CPU 2
3346
1437
Name AMD A6-7400K Intel Core i3-7300
PassMark - Single thread mark 1438 2411
PassMark - CPU mark 1631 4529
Geekbench 4 - Single Core 437 1031
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core 724 2248
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) 2.362 13.222
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) 2.939 86.44
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) 0.108 0.523
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) 16.806 3.291
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) 2.4 29.611
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) 1162 1706
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) 1842 747
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) 3346 1437
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) 1162 1706
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) 1842 747
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) 3346 1437

Compare specifications (specs)

AMD A6-7400K Intel Core i3-7300

Essentials

Family AMD A-Series Processors
OPN PIB AD740KYBJABOX
OPN Tray AD740KYBI23JA
Place in performance rating 1929 1884
Series AMD A6-Series APU for Desktops 7th Generation Intel® Core™ i3 Processors
Vertical segment Desktop Desktop
Architecture codename Kaby Lake
Launch date January 2017
Launch price (MSRP) $167
Price now $362
Processor Number i3-7300
Status Launched
Value for money (0-100) 5.24

Performance

Base frequency 3.5 GHz 4.00 GHz
Compute Cores 6
L1 cache 128 KB 64 KB (per core)
L2 cache 1 MB 256 KB (per core)
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 14 nm
Maximum core temperature 70°C 100°C
Maximum frequency 3.9 GHz 4 GHz
Number of cores 2 2
Number of GPU cores 4
Number of threads 2 4
Unlocked
64 bit support
Bus Speed 8 GT/s DMI3
L3 cache 4096 KB (shared)
Maximum case temperature (TCase) 65 °C
Number of QPI Links 0

Memory

Max memory channels 2 2
Supported memory frequency 1866 MHz
Maximum memory size 64 GB
Supported memory types DDR4-2133/2400, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.35V

Graphics

Enduro
Graphics max frequency 758 MHz 1.15 GHz
iGPU core count 256
Processor graphics AMD Radeon R5 Graphics Intel® HD Graphics 630
Switchable graphics
Unified Video Decoder (UVD)
Video Codec Engine (VCE)
Device ID 0x5912
Graphics base frequency 350 MHz
Graphics max dynamic frequency 1.15 GHz
Intel® Clear Video HD technology
Intel® Clear Video technology
Intel® InTru™ 3D technology
Intel® Quick Sync Video
Max video memory 64 GB

Graphics interfaces

DisplayPort
HDMI
Number of displays supported 3

Graphics API support

DirectX 12 12
Vulkan
OpenGL 4.5

Compatibility

Configurable TDP 45 Watt/65 Watt
Sockets supported FM2+ FCLGA1151
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 65 Watt 51 Watt
Low Halogen Options Available
Max number of CPUs in a configuration 1
Package Size 37.5mm x 37.5mm
Thermal Solution PCG 2015C (65W)

Advanced Technologies

AMD App Acceleration
AMD Elite Experiences
AMD HD3D technology
AMD Mantle API
Enhanced Virus Protection (EVP)
FreeSync
Fused Multiply-Add 4 (FMA4)
Heterogeneous System Architecture (HSA)
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX)
Intel® AES New Instructions
Out-of-band client management
PowerGating
PowerNow
System Image Stability
TrueAudio
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
Idle States
Instruction set extensions Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
Intel 64
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported
Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)
Intel® TSX-NI
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility
Thermal Monitoring

Virtualization

AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™)
IOMMU 2.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)

Graphics image quality

4K resolution support
Max resolution over DisplayPort 4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over eDP 4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 4096x2304@24Hz

Peripherals

Max number of PCIe lanes 16
PCI Express revision 3.0
PCIe configurations Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Scalability 1S Only

Security & Reliability

Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Identity Protection technology
Intel® Memory Protection Extensions (Intel® MPX)
Intel® OS Guard
Intel® Secure Key technology
Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX)
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)
Secure Boot