AMD A6-5350M vs Intel Core i7-640M

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Performance
A6-5350M
1,414.54% of 36,991
Core i7-640M137% better
3,3569% of 36,991

The Core i7-640M has 137% better performance than the A6-5350M for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
A6-5350M
No data available
Core i7-640M
9.78% of 121.53

The Core i7-640M has 8% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: Intel Core i5-13400F.

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Summary

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About the AMD A6-5350M CPU

The AMD A6-5350M is a 2-core (2-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q2 2013. It is part of AMD's A6 lineup, which is based on the Richland microarchitecture. The A6-5350M is compatible with AMD Socket FS1r2 motherboards and is fabricated on a 32 nm manufacturing process. It features the Radeon HD 8450G integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The A6-5350M supports DDR3 memory. In terms of cache, the A6-5350M has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 128 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 512 KB, is larger but slower than the L1.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The A6-5350M features 2 total cores which can process 2 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2.9 GHz, and it can boost up to 3.5 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The A6-5350M includes an integrated graphics solution called Radeon HD 8450G. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance

The A6-5350M has the 673rd best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 3.82% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the Intel Core i7-640M CPU

The Intel Core i7-640M is an end-of-life 2-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q3 2010 with a suggested retail price of $346. It is part of Intel's Core i7 lineup, which is based on the Arrandale microarchitecture. The i7-640M is compatible with Intel BGA 1288 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 32 nm manufacturing process. It features the HD Graphics (Ironlake) integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i7-640M supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i7-640M has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 256 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 4 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i7-640M features 2 total cores which can process 4 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2.8 GHz, and it can boost up to 3.5 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i7-640M includes an integrated graphics solution called HD Graphics (Ironlake). This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The Core i7-640M has the 500th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 9.07% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 3,356 score and $346 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 9.7. This is the 196th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoA6-5350MCore i7-640M
ManufacturerAMDIntel
SeriesA6Core i7
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ2 2013Q3 2010
Launch Price (MSRP)--$346
Production Status--End-of-life
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
A6-5350M
1,414.54% of 36,991
Core i7-640M137% better
3,3569% of 36,991

The Core i7-640M has 137% better performance than the A6-5350M for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The A6-5350M is ranked 673rd with a score of 1,414.5, and the Core i7-640M is ranked 500th with a score of 3,356.

Performance per dollar
A6-5350M
No data available
Core i7-640M
9.78% of 121.53

The Core i7-640M has 18% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Core i7-640M's 9.7 performance per dollar ranks it 0th among the other benchmarked CPUs in our database.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline CPU:A6-5350M or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i5-5300U3,439+143%
Core i5-5200U3,365.5+138%
Core i7-640M3,356+137%
Pentium Gold 5405U3,148.5+123%
Core i5-L16G73,015+113%
A6-92201,469.5+4%
E2-38001,440+2%
A6-5350M1,414.5
A6-4400M1,403-1%
A4-3300M1,396-1%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

Choose Baseline CPU:A6-5350M orCore i7-640M
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Core i3-5010U10.68+10%
Core i7-5557U10.38+7%
Core i7-5500U10.2+5%
Core i3-5015U9.87+2%
Core i3-5005U9.86+2%
Core i7-640M9.7
Core i7-5600U9.65-1%
Core m3-6Y309.62-1%
Core m5-6Y579.54-2%
Core m5-6Y549-7%

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkA6-5350MCore i7-640M
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
1,414.5
3,356
(+137.26%)
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
117.5
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Cinebench R15 Single-Core
63.5
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Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
444
803
(+80.86%)
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
313
424
(+35.46%)
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
1,216
2,076
(+70.72%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
1,236
1,374
(+11.17%)
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecA6-5350MCore i7-640M
ManufacturerAMDIntel
Foundry--Intel
Process Size32 nm32 nm
Transistors1,178 million382 million

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecA6-5350MCore i7-640M
SeriesA6Core i7
MicroarchitectureRichlandArrandale
CodenameRichlandArrandale
Memory SupportDDR3DDR3
Memory Channels--Dual-channel
ECC MemoryNoNo

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecA6-5350MCore i7-640M
Cores22
Threads24
Clock Speed2.9 GHz2.8 GHz
Turbo Clock3.5 GHz3.5 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz133 MHz
Multiplier29.0x21.0x
Multiplier UnlockedNoNo

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecA6-5350MCore i7-640M
L1 Cache128 KB64 KB
L2 Cache512 KB256 KB
L3 Cache--4 MB

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecA6-5350MCore i7-640M
SocketAMD Socket FS1r2Intel BGA 1288
PCI Express--PCIe 2.0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W35 W
Tcase Max71 °C--
TJ Max--105 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.

SpecA6-5350MCore i7-640M
Integrated GraphicsRadeon HD 8450GHD Graphics (Ironlake)
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, 3DNow!, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4A, AMD64, CnQ, NX bit, AMD-VMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, TXT, VT-x, VT-d, HTT, Turbo Boost, AES-NI, Smart Cache

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.