AMD A6-3420M | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | |
CPU comparisonAMD A6-3420M or AMD Ryzen 7 8700G - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The AMD A6-3420M has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.40 GHz. Up to GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD A6-3420M was released in Q4/2011. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G has 8 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.10 GHz. The CPU supports up to 256 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G was released in Q1/2024. |
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AMD A (112) | Family | AMD Ryzen 7 (68) |
AMD A6-3000M (9) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 8000G (14) |
1 | Generation | 6 |
Llano (K10) | Architecture | Phoenix (Zen 4) |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen 7 5700G |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD A6-3420M has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD A6-3420M is 1.50 GHz (2.40 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G has 8 CPU cores and 16 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G is at 4.20 GHz (5.10 GHz). |
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AMD A6-3420M | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G |
4 | Cores | 8 |
4 | Threads | 16 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
1.50 GHz | Frequency | 4.20 GHz |
2.40 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 5.10 GHz |
2.40 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.70 GHz |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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AMD A6-3420M | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G |
-- | AI hardware | AMD Ryzen AI |
-- | AI specifications | AMD dedicated AI XDNA Technology @ 16 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsThe AMD A6-3420M or AMD Ryzen 7 8700G has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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AMD Radeon HD 6520G | GPU | AMD Radeon 780M |
0.40 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.80 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 2.90 GHz |
3 | GPU Generation | 3 |
32 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 4 |
5 | Compute units | 12 |
320 | Shader | 768 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | AMD FSR |
1 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 32 GB |
11 | DirectX Version | 12 |
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 6520G | GPU | AMD Radeon 780M |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD A6-3420M can use up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 21.3 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G supports up to 256 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 83.2 GB/s. |
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AMD A6-3420M | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G |
DDR3-1333 | Memory | DDR5-5200 |
Max. Memory | 256 GB | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
21.3 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | 16.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | 4.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 20 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 39.4 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD A6-3420M is 35 W, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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AMD A6-3420M | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G |
35 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | 45 W |
-- | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD A6-3420M is manufactured in 32 nm and has 4.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G is manufactured in 4 nm and has a 24.00 MB cache. |
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AMD A6-3420M | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G |
32 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
Unknown | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE3, SSE4a | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2,FMA3, AVX2, AVX512 |
FS1 | Socket | AM5 (LGA 1718) |
AMD-V | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | |
Q4/2011 | Release date | Q1/2024 |
-- | Release price | 329 $ |
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AMD A6-3420M
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
AMD A6-3420M
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
AMD A6-3420M
AMD Radeon HD 6520G @ 0.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
AMD Radeon 780M @ 2.90 GHz |
AMD A6-3420M
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
AMD A6-3420M
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
AMD A6-3420M
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
AMD A6-3420M
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
AMD A6-3420M
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
AMD A6-3420M
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
AMD A6-3420M
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
AMD A6-3420M
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
AMD A6-3420M
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
AMD A6-3420M
1.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
18,040 CB R23 MC @ 83 W |
AMD A6-3420M
4C 4T @ 1.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD A6-3420M | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G |
Unknown | Unknown |