Intel Core i3-4130 vs AMD A6-6400K

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i3-4130 and AMD A6-6400K processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score, 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).

Intel Core i3-4130

AMD A6-6400K

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i3-4130

CPU is newer: launch date 2 month(s) later
2 more threads: 4 vs 2
Around 3% higher maximum core temperature: 72°C vs 70°C
A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 22 nm vs 32 nm SOI
Around 33% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
Around 20% lower typical power consumption: 54 Watt vs 65 Watt
Around 31% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 1884 vs 1443
2.2x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 3320 vs 1502
Around 60% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 766 vs 479
2.2x better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 1651 vs 737
8.9x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 33.765 vs 3.797
2.4x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.259 vs 0.109
Around 68% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 2.802 vs 1.666
Around 28% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames): 820 vs 643
Around 15% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames): 2010 vs 1741
Around 28% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps): 820 vs 643
Around 15% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps): 2010 vs 1741

Specifications (specs)
Launch date	September 2013 vs 4 June 2013
Number of threads	4 vs 2
Maximum core temperature	72°C vs 70°C
Manufacturing process technology	22 nm vs 32 nm SOI
L1 cache	64 KB (per core) vs 96 KB
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	54 Watt vs 65 Watt
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	1884 vs 1443
PassMark - CPU mark	3320 vs 1502
Geekbench 4 - Single Core	766 vs 479
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	1651 vs 737
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)	33.765 vs 3.797
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)	0.259 vs 0.109
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)	2.802 vs 1.666
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)	820 vs 643
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)	2010 vs 1741
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)	820 vs 643
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)	2010 vs 1741

Reasons to consider the AMD A6-6400K

Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
Around 21% higher clock speed: 4.1 GHz vs 3.4 GHz
2x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
Around 3% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 2.027 vs 1.973
19.9x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 9.883 vs 0.496
Around 24% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 3943 vs 3185
Around 24% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 3943 vs 3185

Specifications (specs)
Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Maximum frequency	4.1 GHz vs 3.4 GHz
L2 cache	1 MB vs 256 KB (per core)
Benchmarks
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)	2.027 vs 1.973
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)	9.883 vs 0.496
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)	3943 vs 3185
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)	3943 vs 3185

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core i3-4130
CPU 2: AMD A6-6400K

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

1884

1443

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

3320

1502

Geekbench 4 - Single Core

CPU 1

CPU 2

766

479

Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core

CPU 1

CPU 2

1651

737

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

1.973

2.027

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

33.765

3.797

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

0.259

0.109

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

0.496

9.883

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

2.802

1.666

GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)

CPU 1

CPU 2

820

643

GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)

CPU 1

CPU 2

2010

1741

GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)

CPU 1

CPU 2

3185

3943

GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)

CPU 1

CPU 2

820

643

GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)

CPU 1

CPU 2

2010

1741

GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)

CPU 1

CPU 2

3185

3943

Name	Intel Core i3-4130	AMD A6-6400K
PassMark - Single thread mark	1884	1443
PassMark - CPU mark	3320	1502
Geekbench 4 - Single Core	766	479
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	1651	737
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score	0
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)	1.973	2.027
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)	33.765	3.797
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)	0.259	0.109
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)	0.496	9.883
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)	2.802	1.666
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)	820	643
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)	2010	1741
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)	3185	3943
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)	820	643
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)	2010	1741
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)	3185	3943

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Core i3-4130	AMD A6-6400K
Essentials
Architecture codename	Haswell	Richland
Launch date	September 2013	4 June 2013
Launch price (MSRP)	$120
Place in performance rating	2095	2066
Price now	$139.99
Processor Number	i3-4130
Series	4th Generation Intel® Core™ i3 Processors	AMD A6-Series APU for Desktops
Status	Discontinued
Value for money (0-100)	10.09
Vertical segment	Desktop	Desktop
Family		AMD A-Series Processors
OPN PIB		AD640KOKHLBOX
OPN Tray		AD640KOKA23HL
Performance
64 bit support
Base frequency	3.40 GHz	3.9 GHz
Bus Speed	5 GT/s DMI2
Die size	177 mm	246 mm
L1 cache	64 KB (per core)	96 KB
L2 cache	256 KB (per core)	1 MB
L3 cache	3072 KB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology	22 nm	32 nm SOI
Maximum case temperature (TCase)	72 °C	70 °C
Maximum core temperature	72°C	70°C
Maximum frequency	3.4 GHz	4.1 GHz
Number of cores	2	2
Number of threads	4	2
Transistor count	1400 million	1303 Million
Unlocked
Memory
ECC memory support
Max memory channels	2	2
Maximum memory bandwidth	25.6 GB/s
Maximum memory size	32 GB
Supported memory types	DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.5V	DDR3
Supported memory frequency		1866 MHz
Graphics
Device ID	0x41E
Graphics base frequency	350 MHz
Graphics max dynamic frequency	1.15 GHz
Graphics max frequency	1.15 GHz	800 MHz
Intel® Clear Video HD technology
Intel® InTru™ 3D technology
Intel® Quick Sync Video
Max video memory	2 GB
Processor graphics	Intel® HD Graphics 4400	AMD Radeon HD 8470D
Enduro
iGPU core count		192
Number of pipelines		192
Switchable graphics
Unified Video Decoder (UVD)
Video Codec Engine (VCE)
Graphics interfaces
DisplayPort
DVI
eDP
HDMI
Number of displays supported	3
VGA
Wireless Display (WiDi) support
Graphics image quality
Max resolution over DisplayPort	3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over eDP	3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4	4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution over VGA	1920x1200@60Hz
Graphics API support
DirectX	11.1/12	11
OpenGL	4.3
Compatibility
Low Halogen Options Available
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1	1
Package Size	37.5mm x 37.5mm
Sockets supported	FCLGA1150	FM2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	54 Watt	65 Watt
Thermal Solution	PCG 2013C
Peripherals
Max number of PCIe lanes	16
PCI Express revision	Up to 3.0	2.0
PCIe configurations	Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Scalability	1S Only
Security & Reliability
Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)
Advanced Technologies
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
Idle States
Instruction set extensions	Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
Intel 64
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX)
Intel® AES New Instructions
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)
Intel® TSX-NI
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility
Thermal Monitoring
AMD App Acceleration
AMD Elite Experiences
AMD HD3D technology
Enhanced Virus Protection (EVP)
Fused Multiply-Add (FMA)
Fused Multiply-Add 4 (FMA4)
PowerGating
PowerNow
VirusProtect
Virtualization
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)
AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™)
IOMMU 2.0