i3-7360X vs A6-5400K

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Primary details

Comparing A6-5400K and Core i3-7360X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2617not rated
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency1.16no data
Architecture codenameTrinity (2012−2013)Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
Release date2 October 2012 (12 years ago)3 October 2017 (7 years ago)

Detailed specifications

A6-5400K and Core i3-7360X basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads24
Base clock speed3.6 GHz4.3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz4.3 GHz
L1 cache128 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB4 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm14 nm
Die size246 mm2no data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)70 °C65 °C
Number of transistors1,178 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on A6-5400K and Core i3-7360X compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFM22066
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt112 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A6-5400K and Core i3-7360X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
TSX-+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A6-5400K and Core i3-7360X are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A6-5400K and Core i3-7360X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4 Quad-channel

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardRadeon HD 7540Dno data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A6-5400K and Core i3-7360X.

PCIe versionno data3.0

Pros & cons summary


Recency 2 October 2012 3 October 2017
Threads 2 4
Chip lithography 32 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 112 Watt

A6-5400K has 72.3% lower power consumption.

i3-7360X, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 5 years, 100% more threads, and a 128.6% more advanced lithography process.

We couldn't decide between A6-5400K and Core i3-7360X. We've got no test results to judge.


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