Intel Core i5-6400T vs AMD A10-6800K

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i5-6400T and AMD A10-6800K 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 i5-6400T

  • CPU is newer: launch date 2 year(s) 2 month(s) later
  • A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 14 nm vs 32 nm SOI
  • Around 33% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
  • 2.9x lower typical power consumption: 35 Watt vs 100 Watt
  • Around 2% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 1635 vs 1597
  • Around 34% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 4279 vs 3193
  • Around 30% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 707 vs 542
  • Around 50% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 2240 vs 1494
  • 4.4x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 21.287 vs 4.893
  • 6.8x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 71.941 vs 10.547
  • 3x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.628 vs 0.209
  • 3.8x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 14.358 vs 3.801
  • Around 12% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames): 1419 vs 1267
  • Around 12% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps): 1419 vs 1267
Specifications (specs)
Launch date 5 August 2015 vs 4 June 2013
Manufacturing process technology 14 nm vs 32 nm SOI
L1 cache 256 KB vs 192 KB
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 35 Watt vs 100 Watt
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark 1635 vs 1597
PassMark - CPU mark 4279 vs 3193
Geekbench 4 - Single Core 707 vs 542
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core 2240 vs 1494
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) 21.287 vs 4.893
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) 71.941 vs 10.547
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) 0.628 vs 0.209
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) 14.358 vs 3.801
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) 1419 vs 1267
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) 1419 vs 1267

Reasons to consider the AMD A10-6800K

  • Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
  • Around 57% higher clock speed: 4.4 GHz vs 2.80 GHz
  • Around 12% higher maximum core temperature: 74°C vs 66°C
  • 4x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
  • Around 16% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 0.604 vs 0.521
  • Around 59% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames): 4136 vs 2599
  • Around 2% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 4604 vs 4532
  • Around 59% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps): 4136 vs 2599
  • Around 2% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 4604 vs 4532
Specifications (specs)
Unlocked Unlocked vs Locked
Maximum frequency 4.4 GHz vs 2.80 GHz
Maximum core temperature 74°C vs 66°C
L2 cache 4 MB vs 1 MB
Benchmarks
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) 0.604 vs 0.521
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) 4136 vs 2599
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) 4604 vs 4532
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) 4136 vs 2599
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) 4604 vs 4532

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core i5-6400T
CPU 2: AMD A10-6800K

PassMark - Single thread mark
CPU 1
CPU 2
1635
1597
PassMark - CPU mark
CPU 1
CPU 2
4279
3193
Geekbench 4 - Single Core
CPU 1
CPU 2
707
542
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core
CPU 1
CPU 2
2240
1494
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
21.287
4.893
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
71.941
10.547
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
0.628
0.209
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
0.521
0.604
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
14.358
3.801
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)
CPU 1
CPU 2
1419
1267
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)
CPU 1
CPU 2
2599
4136
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)
CPU 1
CPU 2
4532
4604
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)
CPU 1
CPU 2
1419
1267
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)
CPU 1
CPU 2
2599
4136
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)
CPU 1
CPU 2
4532
4604
Name Intel Core i5-6400T AMD A10-6800K
PassMark - Single thread mark 1635 1597
PassMark - CPU mark 4279 3193
Geekbench 4 - Single Core 707 542
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core 2240 1494
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) 21.287 4.893
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) 71.941 10.547
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) 0.628 0.209
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) 0.521 0.604
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) 14.358 3.801
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) 1419 1267
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) 2599 4136
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) 4532 4604
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) 1419 1267
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) 2599 4136
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) 4532 4604

Compare specifications (specs)

Intel Core i5-6400T AMD A10-6800K

Essentials

Architecture codename Skylake Richland
Launch date 5 August 2015 4 June 2013
Launch price (MSRP) $192 $142
Place in performance rating 1489 1508
Price now $169
Processor Number i5-6400T
Series 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processors AMD A10-Series APU for Desktops
Status Launched
Value for money (0-100) 9.76
Vertical segment Desktop Desktop
Family AMD A-Series Processors
OPN PIB AD680KWOHLBOX
OPN Tray AD680KWOA44HL

Performance

64 bit support
Base frequency 2.20 GHz 4.1 GHz
Bus Speed 8 GT/s DMI3
L1 cache 256 KB 192 KB
L2 cache 1 MB 4 MB
L3 cache 6 MB
Manufacturing process technology 14 nm 32 nm SOI
Maximum core temperature 66°C 74°C
Maximum frequency 2.80 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of cores 4 4
Number of threads 4 4
Die size 246 mm
Maximum case temperature (TCase) 74 °C
Transistor count 1303 Million
Unlocked

Memory

Max memory channels 2 2
Maximum memory bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
Maximum memory size 64 GB
Supported memory types DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.35V DDR3
Supported memory frequency 2133 MHz

Graphics

Device ID 0x1912
Graphics base frequency 350 MHz
Graphics max dynamic frequency 950 MHz
Graphics max frequency 950 MHz 844 MHz
Intel® Clear Video HD technology
Intel® Clear Video technology
Intel® InTru™ 3D technology
Intel® Quick Sync Video
Max video memory 64 GB
Processor graphics Intel® HD Graphics 530 AMD Radeon HD 8670D
Enduro
iGPU core count 384
Number of pipelines 384
Switchable graphics
Unified Video Decoder (UVD)
Video Codec Engine (VCE)

Graphics interfaces

DisplayPort
DVI
eDP
HDMI
Number of displays supported 3
Wireless Display (WiDi) support

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
Max resolution over VGA N / A
Max resolution over WiDi 1080p

Graphics API support

DirectX 12 11
OpenGL 4.5

Compatibility

Low Halogen Options Available
Max number of CPUs in a configuration 1 1
Package Size 37.5mm x 37.5mm
Sockets supported FCLGA1151 FM2
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 35 Watt 100 Watt
Thermal Solution PCG 2015A (35W)

Peripherals

Max number of PCIe lanes 16
PCI Express revision 3.0 2.0
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

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® Optane™ Memory Supported
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

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