AMD A4-3400 | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD A4-3400 and the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD A4-3400 2 core processor released in Q3/2011 with the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2008. |
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AMD A (112) | Family | Intel Core2 Quad (19) |
AMD A4-3000 (3) | CPU group | Intel Core 2 Quad Q8000/Q9000 (16) |
1 | Generation | 2 |
Llano (K10) | Architecture | Yorkfield (Penryn) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD A4-3400 is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.70 GHz. The processor can compute 2 threads at the same time. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s clocks with 2.83 GHz, has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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AMD A4-3400 | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s |
2 | Cores | 4 |
2 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
2.70 GHz | Frequency | 2.83 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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AMD Radeon HD 6410D | GPU | no iGPU |
0.60 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
3 | GPU Generation | -- |
32 nm | Technology | |
2 | Max. displays | |
2 | Compute units | -- |
160 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
1 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
11 | DirectX Version | -- |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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AMD Radeon HD 6410D | GPU | no iGPU |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode | Codec h264 | No |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeUp to GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the AMD A4-3400, while the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 17.1 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD A4-3400 | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s |
DDR3-1600 | Memory | DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 |
Max. Memory | 16 GB | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
25.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 17.1 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
1.00 MB | L2 Cache | 12.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD A4-3400 has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s is 65 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD A4-3400 | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD A4-3400 has 1.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 32 nm. The cache of Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s is at 12.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 45 nm. |
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AMD A4-3400 | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s |
32 nm | Technology | 45 nm |
Unknown | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE3, SSE4a | ISA extensions | MMX, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4.1 |
FM1 | Socket | LGA 775 |
AMD-V | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d |
No | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q3/2011 | Release date | Q1/2008 |
28 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD A4-3400
2C 2T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
AMD A4-3400
2C 2T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
AMD A4-3400
2C 2T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
AMD A4-3400
2C 2T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
AMD A4-3400
2C 2T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
AMD A4-3400
AMD Radeon HD 6410D @ 0.60 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s
@ 0.00 GHz |
AMD A4-3400
2C 2T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
AMD A4-3400
2C 2T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
AMD A4-3400
2C 2T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD A4-3400 | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550s |
Unknown | Unknown |