A6-6420K vs i5-3210M

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-3210M
2012
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
1.55
+56.6%
A6-6420K
2014
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.99

Core i5-3210M outperforms A6-6420K by an impressive 57% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-3210M and A6-6420K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking21292481
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i5no data
Power efficiency4.191.44
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Richland (2013−2014)
Release date1 June 2012 (12 years ago)January 2014 (10 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$225no data

Detailed specifications

Core i5-3210M and A6-6420K 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)
Threads42
Base clock speed2.5 GHz4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.1 GHz4.2 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)96 KB
L2 cache256K (per core)1024 KB
L3 cache3 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography22 nm32 nm
Die size118 mm2246 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °C70 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data70 °C
Number of transistorsno data1,303 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-3210M and A6-6420K 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
SocketFCPGA988FM2
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-3210M and A6-6420K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXno data
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
PowerNow-+
PowerGating-+
VirusProtect-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Core i5-3210M and A6-6420K 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 Core i5-3210M and A6-6420K are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data
IOMMU 2.0-+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-3210M and A6-6420K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3-1866
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 4000AMD Radeon HD 8470D
จำนวนพาธไลน์no data192
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Enduro-+
Switchable graphics-+
UVD-+
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-3210M and A6-6420K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort++
HDMI++
SDVO+no data
CRT+no data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-3210M and A6-6420K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno dataDirectX® 11

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-3210M and A6-6420K.

PCIe version3.02.0
PCI Express lanes16no data

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.

i5-3210M 1.55
+56.6%
A6-6420K 0.99

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.

i5-3210M 2464
+57.4%
A6-6420K 1565

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i5-3210M 494
+3.3%
A6-6420K 478

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i5-3210M 999
+29.6%
A6-6420K 771

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.55 0.99
Integrated graphics card 1.18 0.97
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 22 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 65 Watt

i5-3210M has a 56.6% higher aggregate performance score, 21.6% faster integrated GPU, 100% more threads, a 45.5% more advanced lithography process, and 85.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-3210M is our recommended choice as it beats the A6-6420K in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i5-3210M is a notebook processor while A6-6420K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-3210M and A6-6420K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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