Intel Core i5-6400T | AMD GX-420CA | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i5-6400T or AMD GX-420CA - 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 Intel Core i5-6400T has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.80 GHz. Up to 64 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-6400T was released in Q3/2015. The AMD GX-420CA has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.00 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 1 memory channels. The AMD GX-420CA was released in Q2/2013. |
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Intel Core i5 (331) | Family | AMD G (38) |
Intel Core i 6000 (24) | CPU group | AMD G-Series 1st Gen (9) |
6 | Generation | 1 |
Skylake S | Architecture | Temash (Jaguar) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Core i5-7400T | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i5-6400T has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-6400T is 2.20 GHz (2.80 GHz) while the AMD GX-420CA has 4 CPU cores and 4 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD GX-420CA is at 2.00 GHz. |
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Intel Core i5-6400T | Characteristic | AMD GX-420CA |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.20 GHz | Frequency | 2.00 GHz |
2.80 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
2.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Intel Core i5-6400T or AMD GX-420CA 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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Intel HD Graphics 530 | GPU | AMD Radeon HD 8400 |
0.35 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.60 GHz |
1.15 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
9 | GPU Generation | 5 |
14 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 2 |
24 | Compute units | 2 |
192 | Shader | 128 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
32 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | 11.1 |
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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Intel HD Graphics 530 | GPU | AMD Radeon HD 8400 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode |
Decode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i5-6400T can use up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 34.1 GB/s. The AMD GX-420CA supports up to 16 GB of memory in 1 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 12.8 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i5-6400T | Characteristic | AMD GX-420CA |
DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600 | Memory | DDR3-1600 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
34.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 12.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 2.00 MB |
6.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
3.0 | PCIe version | 2.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 8 |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 4.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i5-6400T is 35 W, while the AMD GX-420CA has a TDP of 25 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i5-6400T | Characteristic | AMD GX-420CA |
35 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 25 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 90 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i5-6400T is manufactured in 14 nm and has 6.00 MB cache. The AMD GX-420CA is manufactured in 28 nm and has a 2.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i5-6400T | Characteristic | AMD GX-420CA |
14 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 |
LGA 1151 | Socket | FT3 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q3/2015 | Release date | Q2/2013 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i5-6400T
4C 4T @ 2.80 GHz |
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AMD GX-420CA
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-6400T
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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AMD GX-420CA
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-6400T
4C 4T @ 2.80 GHz |
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AMD GX-420CA
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-6400T
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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AMD GX-420CA
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-6400T
Intel HD Graphics 530 @ 1.15 GHz |
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AMD GX-420CA
AMD Radeon HD 8400 @ 0.60 GHz |
Intel Core i5-6400T
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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AMD GX-420CA
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-6400T
4C 4T @ 2.80 GHz |
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AMD GX-420CA
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-6400T
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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AMD GX-420CA
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i5-6400T | AMD GX-420CA |
Unknown | Unknown |