A6-3430MX vs i7-6700K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-6700K
2015
4 cores / 8 threads, 91 Watt
5.62
+518%
A6-3430MX
2011
4 cores / 4 threads, 45 Watt
0.91

Core i7-6700K outperforms A6-3430MX by a whopping 518% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-6700K and A6-3430MX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking11352520
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.06no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7 (Desktop)AMD A-Series
Power efficiency5.841.91
Architecture codenameSkylake (2015−2016)Llano (2011−2012)
Release date5 August 2015 (9 years ago)20 December 2011 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$339no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-6700K and A6-3430MX 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads84
Base clock speed4 GHz1.7 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz2.4 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier40no data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)128K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)0 KB
Chip lithography14 nm32 nm
Die size122 mm2228 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)64 °Cno data
Number of transistors1750 Million1,178 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-6700K and A6-3430MX 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
SocketFCLGA1151FS1
Power consumption (TDP)91 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-6700K and A6-3430MX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX23DNow!, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4a, Radeon HD 6480G
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-

Security technologies

Core i7-6700K and A6-3430MX 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 i7-6700K and A6-3430MX 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 i7-6700K and A6-3430MX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4DDR3
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth34.134 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 530AMD Radeon HD 6520G
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-6700K and A6-3430MX integrated GPUs.

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

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-6700K and A6-3430MX 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 i7-6700K and A6-3430MX integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-6700K and A6-3430MX.

PCIe version3.0no data
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.

i7-6700K 5.62
+518%
A6-3430MX 0.91

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.

i7-6700K 8932
+517%
A6-3430MX 1448

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.

i7-6700K 1506
+493%
A6-3430MX 254

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.

i7-6700K 4940
+625%
A6-3430MX 681

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 5.62 0.91
Integrated graphics card 2.59 0.77
Recency 5 August 2015 20 December 2011
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 14 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 91 Watt 45 Watt

i7-6700K has a 517.6% higher aggregate performance score, 236.4% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 3 years, 100% more threads, and a 128.6% more advanced lithography process.

A6-3430MX, on the other hand, has 102.2% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-6700K is our recommended choice as it beats the A6-3430MX in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-6700K is a desktop processor while A6-3430MX is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-6700K and A6-3430MX, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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