Comparing: AMD A6-3400M vs Intel Core i5 6300U

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About Hardware AMD A6-3400M

Released in mid-2011, the AMD A6-3400M is a mobile processor from the Llano family designed for the mid-range laptop segment. It has 4 cores and 4 threads with a base speed of 1.4 GHz that can increase to 2.3 GHz thanks to AMD's Turbo Core technology. Carrying a 32nm fabrication process, the A6-3400M offers good power efficiency with a TDP of 35W, making it a popular choice among conventional laptop users at the time. The main advantage of this processor lies not only in having enough cores for light multitasking, but also in the integration of an onboard GPU, the AMD Radeon HD 6520G. This GPU has 320 shader cores based on the Terascale 2 architecture, which is capable enough to run light graphics applications to older games with low resolution and graphics quality settings. The combination of CPU and GPU in one chip is designed to provide a balance between computing and graphics performance in one energy-efficient package.

In terms of performance, the A6-3400M can handle everyday computing needs such as browsing the internet, watching videos, listening to music, typing documents, and other light productivity tasks. However, in heavier usage scenarios or multitasking with many applications open at once, its performance starts to show limitations, especially when combined with a small RAM capacity such as 2GB. When compared to the same generation of Intel Core i3 processors, the A6-3400M does lag behind in single-thread performance, which is an important aspect for running modern applications that are not fully optimized for multi-core. In tests on a Lenovo Sabine B475 device with 2GB DDR3 RAM and Windows 7 operating system, the A6-3400M's performance showed that it is still quite responsive for light use, although it is no longer ideal for today's heavier workloads. Even so, the A6-3400M is still an attractive option for users who want a budget laptop with basic multimedia capabilities and a decent user experience for everyday needs.

Hardware Tested:

Device: Lenovo Sabine B475
RAM: 2GB DDR3
OS: Windows 7

Thursday, 24 November 2022 05:29:20 | Update: 4 days ago

About Hardware Intel Core i5 6300U

The Intel Core i5-6300U is a dual-core, quad-thread mobile processor that belongs to Intel’s Skylake generation, released in 2015. Designed with power efficiency in mind, the i5-6300U operates at a base clock speed of 2.4 GHz and can dynamically boost up to 3.0 GHz thanks to Intel’s Turbo Boost technology. Built on a 14nm manufacturing process, this processor has a low thermal design power (TDP) of just 15 watts, making it ideal for ultrabooks and slim laptops where battery life and heat management are crucial. The chip features integrated Intel HD Graphics 520, which supports smooth 4K video playback and can handle light gaming and everyday graphical tasks, making it suitable for casual multimedia users.

In practical use, the i5-6300U offers reliable performance for common activities such as web browsing, office productivity software, video streaming, and basic photo editing. It is commonly found in business laptops like the Lenovo ThinkPad T470, equipped with 8GB DDR4 RAM and running Windows 10, providing a smooth user experience for professionals and students alike. Despite its strengths, the i5-6300U’s performance in modern multi-threaded applications and gaming falls behind newer processors due to its limited cores and older architecture. Nevertheless, it remains a solid choice for users prioritizing energy efficiency and portability over raw computing power.

Overall, the Intel Core i5-6300U continues to be a dependable processor in the used laptop market and legacy systems, delivering a good balance of performance and power consumption for everyday computing tasks, especially in ultrabook designs where efficiency is key.

Hardware Detail:

Device: Lenovo ThinkPad T470
RAM: 8GB DDR4 Single Channel
OS: Windows 10

Thursday, 10 August 2023 10:15:48 | Update: 4 days ago