i3-4000M vs A6-7470K
Aggregate performance score
A6-7470K outperforms Core i3-4000M by a minimal 1% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing A6-7470K and Core i3-4000M processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 2397 | 2403 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Laptop |
| Series | no data | Intel Core i3 |
| Power efficiency | 1.65 | 2.86 |
| Architecture codename | Godaveri (2014−2016) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| Release date | 2 February 2016 (8 years ago) | 4 September 2013 (11 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | no data | $225 |
Detailed specifications
A6-7470K and Core i3-4000M 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) | 2 (Dual-core) |
| Threads | 2 | 4 |
| Base clock speed | 3.7 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Bus rate | no data | 5 GT/s |
| L1 cache | 256 KB | 64K (per core) |
| L2 cache | 1024 KB | 256K (per core) |
| L3 cache | no data | 3 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 28 nm | 22 nm |
| Die size | 245 mm2 | 118 mm2 |
| Maximum core temperature | 71 °C | 100 °C |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 72 °C | no data |
| Number of transistors | 2,411 million | 1,400 million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | no data | - |
| Unlocked multiplier | + | - |
Compatibility
Information on A6-7470K and Core i3-4000M 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+ | FCPGA946 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 65 Watt | 37 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A6-7470K and Core i3-4000M. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| Instruction set extensions | no data | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 |
| AES-NI | + | - |
| FMA | + | - |
| AVX | + | + |
| FRTC | + | - |
| FreeSync | + | - |
| PowerTune | + | - |
| TrueAudio | + | - |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | no data | + |
| Turbo Boost Technology | no data | - |
| Hyper-Threading Technology | no data | + |
| Thermal Monitoring | - | + |
Security technologies
A6-7470K and Core i3-4000M technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | no data | - |
| EDB | no data | + |
| Secure Key | no data | + |
| Identity Protection | - | + |
| Anti-Theft | no data | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A6-7470K and Core i3-4000M are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | + | + |
| VT-d | no data | - |
| VT-x | no data | + |
| EPT | no data | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A6-7470K and Core i3-4000M. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR3-2133 | DDR3 |
| Maximum memory size | no data | 32 GB |
| Max memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | no data | 25.6 GB/s |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card Compare | AMD Radeon R5 Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| iGPU core count | 4 | no data |
| จำนวนพาธไลน์ | 256 | no data |
| Max video memory | no data | 2 GB |
| Quick Sync Video | - | + |
| Enduro | + | - |
| Switchable graphics | + | - |
| UVD | + | - |
| VCE | + | - |
| Graphics max frequency | no data | 1.1 GHz |
| InTru 3D | no data | + |
Graphics interfaces
Available interfaces and connections of A6-7470K and Core i3-4000M integrated GPUs.
| Number of displays supported | no data | 3 |
| eDP | no data | + |
| DisplayPort | + | + |
| HDMI | + | + |
| VGA | no data | + |
Graphics image quality
Maximum display resolutions supported by A6-7470K and Core i3-4000M integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.
| Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 | no data | 3840x2160@60Hz |
| Max resolution over DisplayPort | no data | 3840x2160@60Hz |
| Max resolution over VGA | no data | 2880x1800@60Hz |
Graphics API support
APIs supported by A6-7470K and Core i3-4000M integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.
| DirectX | DirectX® 12 | 11.2/12 |
| OpenGL | no data | 4.3 |
| Vulkan | + | - |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A6-7470K and Core i3-4000M.
| PCIe version | 3.0 | 2 |
| PCI Express lanes | 16 | 16 |
Synthetic benchmark performance
Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.
Combined synthetic benchmark score
This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.
Passmark
Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 1.13 | 1.12 |
| Recency | 2 February 2016 | 4 September 2013 |
| Threads | 2 | 4 |
| Chip lithography | 28 nm | 22 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 65 Watt | 37 Watt |
A6-7470K has a 0.9% higher aggregate performance score, and an age advantage of 2 years.
i3-4000M, on the other hand, has 100% more threads, a 27.3% more advanced lithography process, and 75.7% lower power consumption.
Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between A6-7470K and Core i3-4000M.
Note that A6-7470K is a desktop processor while Core i3-4000M is a notebook one.
Should you still have questions on choice between A6-7470K and Core i3-4000M, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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