Intel Core i3-6167U vs AMD FX-8310

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

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 FX-8310 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2014 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD FX series.
To use the AMD FX-8310, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3+ socket.
Intel Core i 6000U Group AMD FX-8000
6 Generation 2
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-6167U Name AMD FX-8310
Intel Core i3 Family AMD FX
 
 

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 FX-8310 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD FX-8310 is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
4 Threads 8
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking Yes
2x Cores 8x
2 CPU Cores 8
None None 4.3 GHz
2.7 GHz Frequency 3.4 GHz
None None 4.1 GHz
 
 

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 FX-8310 does not have integrated graphics.
384 Shaders --
Q3/2015 Release date --
14 nm Technology --
12 Direct X --
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
48 Execution units --
0.3 GHz GPU frequency --
9 Generation --
1.0 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Intel Iris Graphics 550 GPU name
 
 

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

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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1866
No ECC Yes
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
2 Memory channels 2
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth --
 
 

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.
23 W TDP down None
28 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

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 FX-8310 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q3/2015 Release date Q3/2014
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
14 nm Technology 32 nm
Monolithic Chip design --
-- Release price --
Skylake U Architecture Vishera (Bulldozer)
3.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
BGA 1356 Socket AM3+
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD FX-8310
8C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
11164
11164
Intel Core i3-6167U
2C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
6236
6236

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD FX-8310
8C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
9065
9065
Intel Core i3-6167U
2C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
3155
3155

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-6167U
2C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
2860
2860
AMD FX-8310
8C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
2195
2195

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD FX-8310
8C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
665
665
Intel Core i3-6167U
2C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
295
295

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-6167U
2C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
115
115
AMD FX-8310
8C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
98
98

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD FX-8310
8C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
6.9
6.9
Intel Core i3-6167U
2C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
3.2
3.2