Processor N200 vs A6-6420K
Aggregate performance score
Processor N200 outperforms A6-6420K by an impressive 57% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing A6-6420K and Processor N200 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
Place in the ranking | 2457 | 2103 |
Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
Market segment | Desktop processor | Laptop |
Series | no data | Intel Alder Lake-N |
Power efficiency | 1.44 | 24.62 |
Architecture codename | Richland (2013−2014) | Alder Lake-N (2023) |
Release date | January 2014 (10 years ago) | 3 January 2023 (1 year ago) |
Launch price (MSRP) | no data | $193 |
Detailed specifications
A6-6420K and Processor N200 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 cores | 2 (Dual-core) | 4 (Quad-Core) |
Threads | 2 | 4 |
Base clock speed | 4 GHz | 0.1 GHz |
Boost clock speed | 4.2 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
L1 cache | 96 KB | 96 KB (per core) |
L2 cache | 1024 KB | 2 MB (shared) |
L3 cache | no data | 6 MB (shared) |
Chip lithography | 32 nm | 10 nm |
Die size | 246 mm2 | no data |
Maximum core temperature | 70 °C | 105 °C |
Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 70 °C | no data |
Number of transistors | 1,303 million | no data |
64 bit support | + | + |
Windows 11 compatibility | no data | + |
Unlocked multiplier | + | - |
Compatibility
Information on A6-6420K and Processor N200 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 configuration | 1 | 1 |
Socket | FM2 | Intel BGA 1264 |
Power consumption (TDP) | 65 Watt | 6 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A6-6420K and Processor N200. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
AES-NI | + | + |
FMA | + | - |
AVX | + | + |
PowerNow | + | - |
PowerGating | + | - |
VirusProtect | + | - |
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | no data | + |
Security technologies
A6-6420K and Processor N200 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
TXT | no data | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A6-6420K and Processor N200 are enumerated here.
AMD-V | + | - |
VT-d | no data | + |
VT-x | no data | + |
IOMMU 2.0 | + | - |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A6-6420K and Processor N200. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
Supported memory types | DDR3-1866 | DDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel |
Max memory channels | 2 | no data |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
Integrated graphics card Compare | AMD Radeon HD 8470D | Intel UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) |
Number of pipelines | 192 | no data |
Enduro | + | - |
Switchable graphics | + | - |
UVD | + | - |
Graphics interfaces
Available interfaces and connections of A6-6420K and Processor N200 integrated GPUs.
DisplayPort | + | - |
HDMI | + | - |
Graphics API support
APIs supported by A6-6420K and Processor N200 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.
DirectX | DirectX® 11 | no data |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A6-6420K and Processor N200.
PCIe version | 2.0 | 3.0 |
PCI Express lanes | no data | 9 |
Pros & cons summary
Performance score | 1.03 | 1.62 |
Integrated graphics card | 0.97 | 3.29 |
Physical cores | 2 | 4 |
Threads | 2 | 4 |
Chip lithography | 32 nm | 10 nm |
Power consumption (TDP) | 65 Watt | 6 Watt |
Processor N200 has a 57.3% higher aggregate performance score, 239.2% faster integrated GPU, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 220% more advanced lithography process, and 983.3% lower power consumption.
The Processor N200 is our recommended choice as it beats the A6-6420K in performance tests.
Note that A6-6420K is a desktop processor while Processor N200 is a notebook one.
Should you still have questions on choice between A6-6420K and Processor N200, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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