AMD A6-6400K | Intel Core i5-12500TE | |
CPU comparisonAMD A6-6400K or Intel Core i5-12500TE - 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 A6-6400K has 2 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.10 GHz. Up to GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD A6-6400K was released in Q2/2013. The Intel Core i5-12500TE has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.30 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-12500TE was released in Q1/2022. |
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AMD A (112) | Family | Intel Core i5 (331) |
AMD A6-6000 (3) | CPU group | Intel Core i 12000 (34) |
3 | Generation | 12 |
Richland (Piledriver) | Architecture | Alder Lake S |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | Intel Core i5-13500TE |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD A6-6400K has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD A6-6400K is 3.90 GHz (4.10 GHz) while the Intel Core i5-12500TE has 6 CPU cores and 12 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-12500TE is at 1.90 GHz (4.30 GHz). |
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AMD A6-6400K | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-12500TE |
2 | Cores | 6 |
2 | Threads | 12 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.90 GHz | Frequency | 1.90 GHz |
4.10 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.30 GHz |
4.10 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.00 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The AMD A6-6400K or Intel Core i5-12500TE 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 8470D | GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
0.80 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.30 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.45 GHz |
5 | GPU Generation | 11 |
32 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 3 |
3 | Compute units | 32 |
192 | Shader | 256 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 64 GB |
11.2 | 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 8470D | GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
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 / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD A6-6400K can use up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 29.9 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-12500TE supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 76.8 GB/s. |
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AMD A6-6400K | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-12500TE |
DDR3-1866 | Memory | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 |
Max. Memory | 128 GB | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
29.9 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 7.50 MB |
1.00 MB | L3 Cache | 18.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | 5.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 20 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 78.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD A6-6400K is 65 W, while the Intel Core i5-12500TE has a TDP of 35 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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AMD A6-6400K | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-12500TE |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 35 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 74 W |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD A6-6400K is manufactured in 32 nm and has 1.00 MB cache. The Intel Core i5-12500TE is manufactured in 10 nm and has a 25.50 MB cache. |
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AMD A6-6400K | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-12500TE |
32 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
Unknown | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ |
FM2 | Socket | LGA 1700 |
AMD-V | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q2/2013 | Release date | Q1/2022 |
55 $ | Release price | 205 $ |
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AMD A6-6400K
AMD Radeon HD 8470D @ 0.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12500TE
Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.45 GHz |
AMD A6-6400K
2C 2T @ 4.10 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12500TE
6C 12T @ 3.00 GHz |
AMD A6-6400K
2C 2T @ 4.10 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12500TE
6C 12T @ 4.30 GHz |
AMD A6-6400K
2C 2T @ 4.10 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12500TE
6C 12T @ 3.00 GHz |
AMD A6-6400K
2C 2T @ 4.10 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12500TE
6C 12T @ 3.00 GHz |
AMD A6-6400K
2C 2T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-12500TE
6C 12T @ 1.90 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD A6-6400K | Intel Core i5-12500TE |
Unknown | Unknown |