Intel Core i7-7800X | AMD A6-5400K | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-7800X or AMD A6-5400K - 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 i7-7800X has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.20 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-7800X was released in Q2/2017. The AMD A6-5400K has 2 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.80 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD A6-5400K was released in Q3/2012. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | AMD A (112) |
Intel Core i 7000X (9) | CPU group | AMD A6-5000 (3) |
7 | Generation | 4 |
Skylake X | Architecture | Kabini (Jaguar) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-7800X is a 6 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.50 GHz (4.20 GHz). The AMD A6-5400K has 2 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 3.60 GHz (3.80 GHz). |
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Intel Core i7-7800X | Characteristic | AMD A6-5400K |
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 2 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.50 GHz | Frequency | 3.60 GHz |
4.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.80 GHz |
3.90 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.80 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The 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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no iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon HD 7540D |
GPU frequency | 0.64 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | 4 |
Technology | 32 nm | |
Max. displays | 2 | |
-- | Compute units | 3 |
-- | Shader | 192 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
-- | 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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no iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon HD 7540D |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
No | Codec h264 | Decode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i7-7800X supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD A6-5400K can connect up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Intel Core i7-7800X | Characteristic | AMD A6-5400K |
DDR4-2400 | Memory | DDR3-1866 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
76.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 29.9 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | 1.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
28 | PCIe lanes | -- |
27.6 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core i7-7800X has a TDP of 140 W, that of the AMD A6-5400K is 65 W. |
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Intel Core i7-7800X | Characteristic | AMD A6-5400K |
140 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-7800X has a 8.00 MB cache, while the AMD A6-5400K cache has a total of 1.00 MB. |
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Intel Core i7-7800X | Characteristic | AMD A6-5400K |
14 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Unknown |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX |
LGA 2066 | Socket | FM2 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | |
Q2/2017 | Release date | Q3/2012 |
485 $ | Release price | 45 $ |
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Intel Core i7-7800X
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD A6-5400K
2C 2T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7800X
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD A6-5400K
2C 2T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7800X
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD A6-5400K
2C 2T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7800X
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD A6-5400K
2C 2T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7800X
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD A6-5400K
2C 2T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7800X
6C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD A6-5400K
2C 2T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7800X
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD A6-5400K
2C 2T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7800X
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD A6-5400K
2C 2T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7800X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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AMD A6-5400K
AMD Radeon HD 7540D @ 0.64 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7800X
6C 12T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD A6-5400K
2C 2T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-7800X
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD A6-5400K
2C 2T @ 3.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-7800X | AMD A6-5400K |
Unknown | Unknown |