AMD A6-6420K | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c | |
CPU comparisonAMD A6-6420K or Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c - 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 A6-6420K has 2 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.20 GHz. Up to GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD A6-6420K was released in Q1/2014. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.45 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c was released in Q4/2019. |
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AMD A (112) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) |
AMD A6-6000 (3) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c (1) |
3 | Generation | 1 |
Richland (Piledriver) | Architecture | Kryo 490 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD A6-6420K is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 4.00 GHz (4.20 GHz). The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c has 8 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.45 GHz. |
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AMD A6-6420K | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c |
2 | Cores | 8 |
2 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
4.00 GHz (4.20 GHz) | A-Core | 2.45 GHz 4x Kryo 490 Gold |
-- | B-Core | 1.80 GHz 4x Kryo 490 Silver |
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 A6-6420K | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c |
-- | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | Hexagon 690 @ 7 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsThe integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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AMD Radeon HD 8470D | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 675 |
0.80 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.25 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.59 GHz |
5 | GPU Generation | 5 |
32 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 1 |
3 | Compute units | 7 |
192 | Shader | 672 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
11.2 | DirectX Version | 12.0 |
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 | Qualcomm Adreno 675 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
Decode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD A6-6420K supports a maximum of GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c can connect up to 16 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. |
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AMD A6-6420K | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c |
DDR3-1866 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
Max. Memory | 16 GB | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
29.9 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 2.00 MB |
1.00 MB | L3 Cache | 3.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The AMD A6-6420K has a TDP of 65 W, that of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c is 7 W. |
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AMD A6-6420K | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 7 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD A6-6420K has a 1.00 MB cache, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c cache has a total of 5.00 MB. |
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AMD A6-6420K | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c |
32 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Unknown | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 | ISA extensions | -- |
FM2 | Socket | -- |
AMD-V | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Android, Windows 10 (ARM) |
Q1/2014 | Release date | Q4/2019 |
53 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD A6-6420K
2C 2T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
8C 8T @ 2.45 GHz |
AMD A6-6420K
2C 2T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
8C 8T @ 2.45 GHz |
AMD A6-6420K
AMD Radeon HD 8470D @ 0.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
Qualcomm Adreno 675 @ 0.59 GHz |
AMD A6-6420K
2C 2T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
8C 8T @ 2.45 GHz |
AMD A6-6420K
2C 2T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
8C 8T @ 2.45 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD A6-6420K | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c |
Unknown | Unknown |