Intel Core i5-4460 vs AMD A6-6400K
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i5-4460 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).
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-4460
- CPU is newer: launch date 0 year(s) 11 month(s) later
- 2 more cores, run more applications at once: 4 vs 2
- 2 more threads: 4 vs 2
- Around 4% higher maximum core temperature: 72.72°C vs 70°C
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 22 nm vs 32 nm SOI
- 2.7x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- Around 32% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 1903 vs 1444
- 3.2x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 4904 vs 1509
- Around 66% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 795 vs 479
- 3.4x better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 2529 vs 737
- Around 71% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 3.471 vs 2.027
- 19.1x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 72.642 vs 3.797
- 3.7x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.404 vs 0.109
- 3.4x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 5.623 vs 1.666
- Around 75% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames): 1128 vs 643
- Around 35% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames): 2353 vs 1741
- Around 75% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps): 1128 vs 643
- Around 35% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps): 2353 vs 1741
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Launch date | 1 June 2014 vs 4 June 2013 |
| Number of cores | 4 vs 2 |
| Number of threads | 4 vs 2 |
| Maximum core temperature | 72.72°C vs 70°C |
| Manufacturing process technology | 22 nm vs 32 nm SOI |
| L1 cache | 256 KB vs 96 KB |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 1903 vs 1444 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 4904 vs 1509 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 795 vs 479 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 2529 vs 737 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 3.471 vs 2.027 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 72.642 vs 3.797 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.404 vs 0.109 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 5.623 vs 1.666 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 1128 vs 643 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 2353 vs 1741 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 1128 vs 643 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 2353 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 3.40 GHz
- Around 29% lower typical power consumption: 65 Watt vs 84 Watt
- 5.1x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 9.883 vs 1.943
- Around 19% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 3943 vs 3312
- Around 19% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 3943 vs 3312
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
| Maximum frequency | 4.1 GHz vs 3.40 GHz |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 Watt vs 84 Watt |
| Benchmarks | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 9.883 vs 1.943 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 3943 vs 3312 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 3943 vs 3312 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i5-4460
CPU 2: AMD A6-6400K
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| Name | Intel Core i5-4460 | AMD A6-6400K |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 1903 | 1444 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 4904 | 1509 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 795 | 479 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 2529 | 737 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 1751 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 3.471 | 2.027 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 72.642 | 3.797 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.404 | 0.109 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 1.943 | 9.883 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 5.623 | 1.666 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 1128 | 643 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 2353 | 1741 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 3312 | 3943 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 1128 | 643 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 2353 | 1741 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 3312 | 3943 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Core i5-4460 | AMD A6-6400K | |
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| Architecture codename | Haswell | Richland |
| Launch date | 1 June 2014 | 4 June 2013 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $182 | |
| Place in performance rating | 1813 | 2064 |
| Price now | $184.79 | |
| Processor Number | i5-4460 | |
| Series | 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processors | AMD A6-Series APU for Desktops |
| Status | Discontinued | |
| Value for money (0-100) | 10.69 | |
| Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Family | AMD A-Series Processors | |
| OPN PIB | AD640KOKHLBOX | |
| OPN Tray | AD640KOKA23HL | |
Performance |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 3.20 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
| Bus Speed | 5 GT/s DMI2 | |
| Die size | 177 mm | 246 mm |
| L1 cache | 256 KB | 96 KB |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | |
| Manufacturing process technology | 22 nm | 32 nm SOI |
| Maximum core temperature | 72.72°C | 70°C |
| Maximum frequency | 3.40 GHz | 4.1 GHz |
| Number of cores | 4 | 2 |
| Number of threads | 4 | 2 |
| Transistor count | 1400 Million | 1303 Million |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 70 °C | |
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Memory |
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| 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 |
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| Device ID | 0x412 | |
| Graphics base frequency | 350 MHz | |
| Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.10 GHz | |
| Graphics max frequency | 1.1 GHz | 800 MHz |
| Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
| Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI) | ||
| Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
| Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
| Max video memory | 2 GB | |
| Processor graphics | Intel® HD Graphics 4600 | 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 |
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| eDP | ||
| HDMI | ||
| Number of displays supported | 3 | |
| VGA | ||
| Wireless Display (WiDi) support | ||
Graphics image quality |
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| 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 |
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| DirectX | 11.2/12 | 11 |
| OpenGL | 4.3 | |
Compatibility |
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| 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) | 84 Watt | 65 Watt |
| Thermal Solution | PCG 2013D | |
Peripherals |
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| 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 |
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| Anti-Theft technology | ||
| Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
| Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
| Intel® OS Guard | ||
| Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
| Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
| Flexible Display interface (FDI) | ||
| 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® My WiFi 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 |
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| AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™) | ||
| Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
| Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
| Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | ||
| IOMMU 2.0 | ||