Intel Core i7-4820K vs AMD A4-4000
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i7-4820K and AMD A4-4000 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, 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 i7-4820K
- CPU is newer: launch date 3 month(s) later
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- 2 more cores, run more applications at once: 4 vs 2
- Around 30% higher clock speed: 3.90 GHz vs 3 GHz
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 22 nm vs 32 nm
- Around 73% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 1957 vs 1133
- 5.7x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 6481 vs 1146
- 2.4x better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 848 vs 359
- 6.7x better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 3531 vs 525
- 2.7x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 5.079 vs 1.915
- 33.1x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 94.62 vs 2.86
- 6.8x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.648 vs 0.096
- 4.9x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 6.745 vs 1.385
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Launch date | September 2013 vs June 2013 |
| Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
| Number of cores | 4 vs 2 |
| Maximum frequency | 3.90 GHz vs 3 GHz |
| Manufacturing process technology | 22 nm vs 32 nm |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 1957 vs 1133 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 6481 vs 1146 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 848 vs 359 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 3531 vs 525 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 5.079 vs 1.915 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 94.62 vs 2.86 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.648 vs 0.096 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 6.745 vs 1.385 |
Reasons to consider the AMD A4-4000
- 2x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- 2x lower typical power consumption: 65 Watt vs 130 Watt
- 7.1x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 5.774 vs 0.812
| Specifications (specs) | |
| L2 cache | 1024 KB (per core) vs 256 KB (per core) |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 Watt vs 130 Watt |
| Benchmarks | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 5.774 vs 0.812 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i7-4820K
CPU 2: AMD A4-4000
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| Name | Intel Core i7-4820K | AMD A4-4000 |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 1957 | 1133 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 6481 | 1146 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 848 | 359 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 3531 | 525 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 3874 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 5.079 | 1.915 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 94.62 | 2.86 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.648 | 0.096 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 0.812 | 5.774 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 6.745 | 1.385 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 367 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 2039 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 4280 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 367 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 2039 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 4280 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Core i7-4820K | AMD A4-4000 | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Ivy Bridge E | Richland |
| Launch date | September 2013 | June 2013 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $399 | |
| Place in performance rating | 2119 | 2132 |
| Price now | $594.96 | |
| Processor Number | i7-4820K | |
| Series | Intel® Core™ X-series Processors | |
| Status | Discontinued | |
| Value for money (0-100) | 4.81 | |
| Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
Performance |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 3.70 GHz | |
| Bus Speed | 5 GT/s DMI2 | |
| Die size | 257 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 | 10240 KB (shared) | |
| Manufacturing process technology | 22 nm | 32 nm |
| Maximum core temperature | 66.8°C | |
| Maximum frequency | 3.90 GHz | 3 GHz |
| Number of cores | 4 | 2 |
| Number of threads | 8 | |
| Transistor count | 1860 million | 1178 million |
| Unlocked | ||
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 70 °C | |
Memory |
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| Max memory channels | 4 | |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 59.7 GB/s | |
| Maximum memory size | 64 GB | |
| Supported memory types | DDR3 1333/1600/1866 | DDR3 |
Compatibility |
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| Low Halogen Options Available | ||
| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Package Size | 52.5mm x 45.0mm | |
| Sockets supported | FCLGA2011 | FM2 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 130 Watt | 65 Watt |
Peripherals |
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| Max number of PCIe lanes | 40 | |
| PCI Express revision | 3.0 | |
Security & Reliability |
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| Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
| Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
| Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
| Idle States | ||
| Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX | |
| Intel 64 | ||
| Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
| Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
| Intel® Demand Based Switching | ||
| Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
| Intel® Smart Response technology | ||
| Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
| Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
| Thermal Monitoring | ||
Virtualization |
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| 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™) | ||
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