Intel Core i5-6287U vs AMD A6-3400M

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Intel Core i5-6287U or Intel Core i5-6287U – 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 i5-6287U 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 i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-6287U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
The AMD A6-3400M features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A6-3400M, you'll need a motherboard with a FS1 socket.
Intel Core i5 Family AMD A
Intel Core i 6000U Group AMD A6-3000M
6 Generation 1
Intel Core i5-6287U Name AMD A6-3400M
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-6287U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-6287U is 3.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
The AMD A6-3400M has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A6-3400M is 1.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.3 GHz.
2 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
4 Threads 4
2x Cores 4x
Yes Hyperthreading No
3.1 GHz Frequency 1.4 GHz
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.3 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
3.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.3 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-6287U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-6287U 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 A6-3400M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A6-3400M uses the AMD Radeon HD 6520G, which has 320 texture shaders
and 5 execution units.
Q3/2015 Release date Q2/2011
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
48 Execution units 5
9 Generation 3
Intel Iris Graphics 550 GPU name AMD Radeon HD 6520G
12 Direct X 11
384 Shaders 320
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 1.0 GB
14 nm Technology 32 nm
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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.
No VP9 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode
Decode / Encode VP8 No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
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.
DDR4-2133 Memory type DDR3-1333
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth --
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
Yes AES-NI No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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 35 W watts.
28 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-6287U 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 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD A6-3400M is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
Q3/2015 Release date Q2/2011
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
-- Release price --
Monolithic Chip design --
BGA 1356 Socket FS1
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
4.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
-- Part Number --
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
14 nm Technology 32 nm
Skylake U Architecture Llano (K10)