A6-3620 vs i7-6567U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-6567U
2015
2 cores / 4 threads, 28 Watt
2.31
+97.4%
A6-3620
2011
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
1.17

Core i7-6567U outperforms A6-3620 by an impressive 97% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-6567U and A6-3620 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking17962361
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency7.771.70
Architecture codenameSkylake (2015−2016)Llano (2011−2012)
Release date1 September 2015 (9 years ago)20 December 2011 (12 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i7-6567U and A6-3620 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads44
Base clock speed3.3 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz2.5 GHz
Bus typeOPIno data
Bus rate4 GT/sno data
Multiplier33no data
L1 cache128 KB128 KB (per core)
L2 cache512 KB1 MB (per core)
L3 cache4 MB0 KB
Chip lithography14 nm32 nm
Die sizeno data228 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data1,178 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-6567U and A6-3620 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCBGA1356FM1
Power consumption (TDP)28 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-6567U and A6-3620. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
eDRAM64 MBno 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
Smart Response+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-6567U and A6-3620 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-6567U and A6-3620 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 Core i7-6567U and A6-3620. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth34.134 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel Iris Graphics 550Radeon HD 6530D
Max video memory32 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-6567U and A6-3620 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-6567U and A6-3620 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGAN/Ano data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-6567U and A6-3620 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-6567U and A6-3620.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes12no 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.

i7-6567U 2.31
+97.4%
A6-3620 1.17

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.

i7-6567U 3662
+98.2%
A6-3620 1848

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.

i7-6567U 1135
+352%
A6-3620 251

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.

i7-6567U 2391
+206%
A6-3620 782

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.31 1.17
Recency 1 September 2015 20 December 2011
Physical cores 2 4
Chip lithography 14 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 28 Watt 65 Watt

i7-6567U has a 97.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, a 128.6% more advanced lithography process, and 132.1% lower power consumption.

A6-3620, on the other hand, has 100% more physical cores.

The Core i7-6567U is our recommended choice as it beats the A6-3620 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-6567U is a notebook processor while A6-3620 is a desktop one.


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