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).

AMD A6-7400K

Intel Core i3-7300

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	1885
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