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 i 6000U Group AMD A6-3000M
6 Generation 1
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5-6287U Name AMD A6-3400M
Intel Core i5 Family AMD A
 
 

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.
No Overclocking Yes
2 CPU Cores 4
2x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
3.1 GHz Frequency 1.4 GHz
3.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.3 GHz
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.3 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
4 Threads 4
 
 

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.
12 Direct X 11
9 Generation 3
-- Max. displays --
Q3/2015 Release date Q2/2011
14 nm Technology 32 nm
Intel Iris Graphics 550 GPU name AMD Radeon HD 6520G
48 Execution units 5
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 1.0 GB
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
384 Shaders 320
 
 

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 h264 Decode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode
Decode / Encode VP8 No
No AV1 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) 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
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth --
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
No ECC No
 
 

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

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.
Skylake U Architecture Llano (K10)
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
14 nm Technology 32 nm
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
BGA 1356 Socket FS1
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Release price --
4.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Monolithic Chip design --
Q3/2015 Release date Q2/2011
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a