Intel Core i3-6167U vs AMD A8-7650K

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Intel Core i3-6167U or Intel Core i3-6167U – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i3-6167U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-6167U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
The AMD A8-7650K features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A8-7650K, you'll need a motherboard with a FM2+ socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i3-6167U Name AMD A8-7650K
Intel Core i3 Family AMD A
6 Generation 4
Intel Core i 6000U Group AMD A8-7000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-6167U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-6167U is 2.7 GHz
The AMD A8-7650K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A8-7650K is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
4 Threads 4
None None 3.8 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
2x Cores 4x
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
2.7 GHz Frequency 3.3 GHz
None None 3.8 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-6167U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-6167U uses the Intel Iris Graphics 550, which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD A8-7650K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A8-7650K uses the AMD Radeon R7 - 384 (Kaveri), which has 384 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.72 GHz
Q3/2015 Release date Q1/2015
12 Direct X 12
Intel Iris Graphics 550 GPU name AMD Radeon R7 - 384 (Kaveri)
14 nm Technology 28 nm
-- Max. displays --
384 Shaders 384
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
48 Execution units 6
9 Generation 6
1.0 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A 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.
Decode / Encode AVC Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No VP9 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode
Decode / Encode VP8 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-2133
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 28 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max --
28 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
23 W TDP down None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-6167U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD A8-7650K is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q3/2015 Release date Q1/2014
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
Monolithic Chip design --
Skylake U Architecture Kaveri (Steamroller)
14 nm Technology 28 nm
BGA 1356 Socket FM2+
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
-- Release price 95 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
3.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB