Intel Core i7-4600U | AMD A6-7000 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i7-4600U and the AMD A6-7000 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i7-4600U 2 core processor released in Q3/2013 with the AMD A6-7000 which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2014. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | AMD A (112) |
Intel Core i 4000U (26) | CPU group | AMD A6-7000 (2) |
4 | Generation | 5 |
Haswell U | Architecture | Kaveri (Steamroller) |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
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-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-4600U is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.10 GHz (3.30 GHz). The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The AMD A6-7000 clocks with 2.20 GHz (3.00 GHz), has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i7-4600U | Characteristic | AMD A6-7000 |
2 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 2 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.10 GHz | Frequency | 2.20 GHz |
3.30 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.00 GHz |
3.30 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.00 GHz |
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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Intel HD Graphics 4400 | GPU | AMD Radeon R4 (Kaveri) |
0.20 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.49 GHz |
1.10 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 0.53 GHz |
7.5 | GPU Generation | 6 |
22 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 2 |
20 | Compute units | 3 |
160 | Shader | 192 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
11.1 | 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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Intel HD Graphics 4400 | GPU | AMD Radeon R4 (Kaveri) |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 16 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i7-4600U, while the AMD A6-7000 supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i7-4600U | Characteristic | AMD A6-7000 |
DDR3L-1600 | Memory | DDR3-1600 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
25.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | 1.00 MB |
2.0 | PCIe version | -- |
12 | PCIe lanes | -- |
6.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i7-4600U has a TDP of 15 W. The TDP of the AMD A6-7000 is 17 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i7-4600U | Characteristic | AMD A6-7000 |
15 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 17 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-4600U has 4.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 22 nm. The cache of AMD A6-7000 is at 1.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 28 nm. |
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Intel Core i7-4600U | Characteristic | AMD A6-7000 |
22 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Unknown |
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 |
BGA 1168 | Socket | FM2+ |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | |
Q3/2013 | Release date | Q2/2014 |
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Intel Core i7-4600U
Intel HD Graphics 4400 @ 1.10 GHz |
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AMD A6-7000
AMD Radeon R4 (Kaveri) @ 0.53 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4600U
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD A6-7000
2C 2T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4600U
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD A6-7000
2C 2T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4600U
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD A6-7000
2C 2T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4600U
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD A6-7000
2C 2T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4600U
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD A6-7000
2C 2T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4600U
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD A6-7000
2C 2T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4600U
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD A6-7000
2C 2T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4600U
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD A6-7000
2C 2T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4600U
2C 4T @ 2.10 GHz |
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AMD A6-7000
2C 2T @ 2.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4600U
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD A6-7000
2C 2T @ 3.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4600U
2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD A6-7000
2C 2T @ 3.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-4600U | AMD A6-7000 |
Unknown | Unknown |