Intel Core i7-6600U | AMD A6-4400M | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i7-6600U and the AMD A6-4400M and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i7-6600U 2 core processor released in Q3/2015 with the AMD A6-4400M which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2012. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | AMD A (112) |
Intel Core i 6000U (20) | CPU group | AMD A6-4000M (2) |
6 | Generation | 2 |
Skylake U | Architecture | Trinity (Piledriver) |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Intel Core i7-5600U | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Core i7-7600U | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-6600U is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.60 GHz (3.40 GHz). The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The AMD A6-4400M clocks with 2.70 GHz (3.20 GHz), has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i7-6600U | Characteristic | AMD A6-4400M |
2 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 2 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.60 GHz | Frequency | 2.70 GHz |
3.40 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.20 GHz |
3.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.20 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 520 | GPU | AMD Radeon HD 7520G |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.50 GHz |
1.05 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 0.69 GHz |
9 | GPU Generation | 4 |
14 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 2 |
24 | Compute units | 3 |
192 | Shader | 192 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
32 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 1 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | 11 |
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 520 | GPU | AMD Radeon HD 7520G |
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 & PCIeUp to 32 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i7-6600U, while the AMD A6-4400M supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i7-6600U | Characteristic | AMD A6-4400M |
LPDDR3-1866, DDR4-2133 | Memory | DDR3-1600 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
34.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | 1.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
12 | PCIe lanes | -- |
11.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i7-6600U has a TDP of 15 W. The TDP of the AMD A6-4400M is 35 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i7-6600U | Characteristic | AMD A6-4400M |
15 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 35 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
25 W | TDP up | -- |
7.5 W | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-6600U has 4.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of AMD A6-4400M is at 1.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm. |
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Intel Core i7-6600U | Characteristic | AMD A6-4400M |
14 nm | Technology | 32 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 1356 | Socket | FS1r2 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | |
Q3/2015 | Release date | Q2/2012 |
393 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-6600U
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD A6-4400M
2C 2T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6600U
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD A6-4400M
2C 2T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6600U
Intel HD Graphics 520 @ 1.05 GHz |
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AMD A6-4400M
AMD Radeon HD 7520G @ 0.69 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6600U
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD A6-4400M
2C 2T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6600U
2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz |
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AMD A6-4400M
2C 2T @ 2.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6600U
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD A6-4400M
2C 2T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6600U
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD A6-4400M
2C 2T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6600U
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD A6-4400M
2C 2T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6600U
2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD A6-4400M
2C 2T @ 3.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-6600U | AMD A6-4400M |
Unknown | Unknown |