Intel Core i3-4160T vs AMD A6-5400K

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i3-4160T and AMD A6-5400K 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, 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 Intel Core i3-4160T

  • CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 9 month(s) later
  • A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 22 nm vs 32 nm
  • Around 86% lower typical power consumption: 35 Watt vs 65 Watt
  • Around 38% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 1751 vs 1269
  • 2.4x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 3111 vs 1275
  • Around 60% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 682 vs 427
  • 2.3x better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 1481 vs 641
  • 23.5x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 13.989 vs 0.596
  • 34.4x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 126.028 vs 3.665
  • 7.1x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.862 vs 0.122
  • 5.1x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 8.871 vs 1.733
  • Around 39% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames): 838 vs 603
  • Around 39% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps): 838 vs 603
Specifications (specs)
Launch date July 2014 vs October 2012
Manufacturing process technology 22 nm vs 32 nm
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 35 Watt vs 65 Watt
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark 1751 vs 1269
PassMark - CPU mark 3111 vs 1275
Geekbench 4 - Single Core 682 vs 427
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core 1481 vs 641
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) 13.989 vs 0.596
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) 126.028 vs 3.665
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) 0.862 vs 0.122
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) 8.871 vs 1.733
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) 838 vs 603
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) 838 vs 603

Reasons to consider the AMD A6-5400K

  • Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
  • 2 more cores, run more applications at once: 4 vs 2
  • Around 16% higher clock speed: 3.6 GHz vs 3.1 GHz
  • 4x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
  • 8x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
  • Around 48% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 11.9 vs 8.064
  • Around 71% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames): 2696 vs 1580
  • Around 72% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 4873 vs 2829
  • Around 71% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps): 2696 vs 1580
  • Around 72% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 4873 vs 2829
Specifications (specs)
Unlocked Unlocked vs Locked
Number of cores 4 vs 2
Maximum frequency 3.6 GHz vs 3.1 GHz
L1 cache 128 KB (per core) vs 64 KB (per core)
L2 cache 1024 KB (per core) vs 256 KB (per core)
Benchmarks
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) 11.9 vs 8.064
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) 2696 vs 1580
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) 4873 vs 2829
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) 2696 vs 1580
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) 4873 vs 2829

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core i3-4160T
CPU 2: AMD A6-5400K

PassMark - Single thread mark
CPU 1
CPU 2
1751
1269
PassMark - CPU mark
CPU 1
CPU 2
3111
1275
Geekbench 4 - Single Core
CPU 1
CPU 2
682
427
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core
CPU 1
CPU 2
1481
641
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
13.989
0.596
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
126.028
3.665
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
0.862
0.122
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
8.064
11.9
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
8.871
1.733
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)
CPU 1
CPU 2
838
603
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)
CPU 1
CPU 2
1580
2696
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)
CPU 1
CPU 2
2829
4873
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)
CPU 1
CPU 2
838
603
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)
CPU 1
CPU 2
1580
2696
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)
CPU 1
CPU 2
2829
4873
Name Intel Core i3-4160T AMD A6-5400K
PassMark - Single thread mark 1751 1269
PassMark - CPU mark 3111 1275
Geekbench 4 - Single Core 682 427
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core 1481 641
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) 13.989 0.596
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) 126.028 3.665
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) 0.862 0.122
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) 8.064 11.9
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) 8.871 1.733
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) 838 603
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) 1580 2696
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) 2829 4873
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) 838 603
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) 1580 2696
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) 2829 4873

Compare specifications (specs)

Intel Core i3-4160T AMD A6-5400K

Essentials

Architecture codename Haswell Trinity
Launch date July 2014 October 2012
Launch price (MSRP) $142
Place in performance rating 1771 1795
Price now $148.99
Processor Number i3-4160T
Series 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i3 Processors
Status Discontinued
Value for money (0-100) 8.73
Vertical segment Desktop Desktop

Performance

64 bit support
Base frequency 3.10 GHz
Bus Speed 5 GT/s DMI2
Die size 177 mm 246 mm
L1 cache 64 KB (per core) 128 KB (per core)
L2 cache 256 KB (per core) 1024 KB (per core)
L3 cache 3072 KB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology 22 nm 32 nm
Maximum case temperature (TCase) 72 °C 70 °C
Maximum core temperature 66.4°C
Maximum frequency 3.1 GHz 3.6 GHz
Number of cores 2 4
Number of threads 4
Transistor count 1400 million 1178 million
Unlocked

Memory

ECC memory support
Max memory channels 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

Graphics

Device ID 0x41E
Graphics base frequency 200 MHz
Graphics max dynamic frequency 1.15 GHz
Graphics max frequency 1.15 GHz
Intel® Clear Video HD technology
Intel® InTru™ 3D technology
Intel® Quick Sync Video
Max video memory 2 GB
Processor graphics Intel® HD Graphics 4400

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
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) 35 Watt 65 Watt
Thermal Solution PCG 2013A

Peripherals

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

Security & Reliability

Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Secure Key technology
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

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™)