Comparing: AMD A6-3400M vs Intel Core i7 11700

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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 i7 11700

The Intel Core i7-11700 is a powerful desktop processor released in Q1 2021, as part of Intel’s 11th Generation Rocket Lake family. Designed for enthusiasts, gamers, and content creators, this CPU offers a solid balance of single-threaded and multi-threaded performance. It features 8 physical cores and 16 threads, making it ideal for tasks such as gaming, streaming, 4K video editing, 3D rendering, and heavy multitasking.

With a base clock speed of 2.5 GHz and a maximum turbo frequency of up to 4.9 GHz, the i7-11700 delivers strong performance out of the box. The processor is built on Intel’s 14nm process node, but with significant architectural improvements over the previous generation, notably higher IPC (Instructions Per Cycle) thanks to the Cypress Cove core design. Despite using the older 14nm process, these architectural upgrades allow the i7-11700 to compete closely with AMD's Ryzen 7 5000-series CPUs in many workloads.

The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the Core i7-11700 is rated at 65W, making it relatively efficient for a high-end CPU. However, under sustained heavy loads, especially in systems with aggressive power limits or PL1/PL2 settings, actual power consumption can be much higher—so a decent cooling solution is recommended for consistent performance.

For integrated graphics, the i7-11700 is equipped with Intel UHD Graphics 750, based on the Xe architecture. It supports up to 4K resolution at 60Hz, HEVC/VP9 decode/encode, and can handle light gaming or display output without the need for a discrete GPU. Still, for users focused on gaming or GPU-accelerated workloads, pairing this processor with a dedicated graphics card is highly recommended.

Hardware Detail:

Device: Dell OptiPlex 5090
CPU: i7-11700
RAM: 32GB
OS: Windows 10

Monday, 05 June 2023 13:51:38 | Update: 1 day ago