AMD A6-7400K vs Intel Core i5-6600
Comparative analysis of AMD A6-7400K and Intel Core i5-6600 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), 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score.
Differences
Reasons to consider the AMD A6-7400K
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- 7x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 16.806 vs 2.385
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
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| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 16.806 vs 2.385 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-6600
- 2 more cores, run more applications at once: 4 vs 2
- 2 more threads: 4 vs 2
- Around 1% higher maximum core temperature: 71°C vs 70°C
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 14 nm vs 28 nm
- 2x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- Around 56% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2254 vs 1446
- 3.7x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 6057 vs 1656
- 2.2x better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 966 vs 437
- 4.4x better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 3168 vs 724
- Around 69% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 3.986 vs 2.362
- 27.4x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 80.569 vs 2.939
- 4.4x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.474 vs 0.108
- 2.6x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 6.293 vs 2.4
- Around 48% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames): 1717 vs 1162
- Around 91% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames): 3511 vs 1842
- Around 88% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 6275 vs 3346
- Around 48% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps): 1717 vs 1162
- Around 91% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps): 3511 vs 1842
- Around 88% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 6275 vs 3346
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Number of cores | 4 vs 2 |
| Number of threads | 4 vs 2 |
| Maximum core temperature | 71°C vs 70°C |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm vs 28 nm |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) vs 128 KB |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2254 vs 1446 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 6057 vs 1656 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 966 vs 437 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 3168 vs 724 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 3.986 vs 2.362 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 80.569 vs 2.939 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.474 vs 0.108 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 6.293 vs 2.4 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 1717 vs 1162 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 3511 vs 1842 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 6275 vs 3346 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 1717 vs 1162 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 3511 vs 1842 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 6275 vs 3346 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: AMD A6-7400K
CPU 2: Intel Core i5-6600
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| Name | AMD A6-7400K | Intel Core i5-6600 |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 1446 | 2254 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 1656 | 6057 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 437 | 966 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 724 | 3168 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 2.362 | 3.986 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 2.939 | 80.569 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.108 | 0.474 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 16.806 | 2.385 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 2.4 | 6.293 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 1162 | 1717 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 1842 | 3511 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 3346 | 6275 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 1162 | 1717 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 1842 | 3511 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 3346 | 6275 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 3405 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| AMD A6-7400K | Intel Core i5-6600 | |
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Essentials |
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| Family | AMD A-Series Processors | |
| OPN PIB | AD740KYBJABOX | |
| OPN Tray | AD740KYBI23JA | |
| Place in performance rating | 1915 | 1252 |
| Series | AMD A6-Series APU for Desktops | 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processors |
| Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Architecture codename | Skylake | |
| Launch date | July 2015 | |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $230 | |
| Price now | $219.99 | |
| Processor Number | i5-6600 | |
| Status | Launched | |
| Value for money (0-100) | 10.40 | |
Performance |
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| Base frequency | 3.5 GHz | 3.30 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 | 71°C |
| Maximum frequency | 3.9 GHz | 3.90 GHz |
| Number of cores | 2 | 4 |
| Number of GPU cores | 4 | |
| Number of threads | 2 | 4 |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Bus Speed | 8 GT/s DMI3 | |
| Die size | 177 mm | |
| L3 cache | 6144 KB (shared) | |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 72 °C | |
Memory |
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| Max memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| Supported memory frequency | 1866 MHz | |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s | |
| Maximum memory size | 64 GB | |
| Supported memory types | DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.35V | |
Graphics |
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| Enduro | ||
| Graphics max frequency | 758 MHz | 1.15 GHz |
| iGPU core count | 256 | |
| Processor graphics | AMD Radeon R5 Graphics | Intel® HD Graphics 530 |
| Switchable graphics | ||
| Unified Video Decoder (UVD) | ||
| Video Codec Engine (VCE) | ||
| Device ID | 0x1912 | |
| 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 |
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| DisplayPort | ||
| HDMI | ||
| DVI | ||
| eDP | ||
| Number of displays supported | 3 | |
| Wireless Display (WiDi) support | ||
Graphics API support |
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| DirectX | 12 | 12 |
| Vulkan | ||
| OpenGL | 4.5 | |
Compatibility |
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| Configurable TDP | 45 Watt/65 Watt | |
| Sockets supported | FM2+ | FCLGA1151 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 Watt | 65 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 |
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| 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 |
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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) | ||
| Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | ||
Graphics image quality |
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| 4K resolution support | ||
| Max resolution over DisplayPort | 4096x2304@60Hz | |
| Max resolution over eDP | 4096x2304@60Hz | |
| Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 | 4096x2304@24Hz | |
| Max resolution over VGA | N / A | |
| Max resolution over WiDi | 1080p | |
Peripherals |
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| Max number of PCIe lanes | 16 | |
| PCI Express revision | 3.0 | |
| PCIe configurations | Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 | |
| Scalability | 1S Only | |
Security & Reliability |
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| 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 | ||
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