A6-7400K vs m3-7Y30

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Aggregate performance score

Core m3-7Y30
2016
2 cores / 4 threads, 4 Watt
1.63
+58.3%
A6-7400K
2014
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
1.03

Core m3-7Y30 outperforms A6-7400K by an impressive 58% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core m3-7Y30 and A6-7400K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking20922453
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core m3no data
Power efficiency34.261.50
Architecture codenameKaby Lake (2016−2019)Kaveri (2014−2015)
Release date30 August 2016 (8 years ago)31 July 2014 (10 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$281no data

Detailed specifications

Core m3-7Y30 and A6-7400K 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 speed1 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed2.6 GHz3.9 GHz
Bus typeOPIno data
Bus rate4 GT/sno data
Multiplier10no data
L1 cache128 KB128 KB
L2 cache512 KB1024 KB
L3 cache4 MBno data
Chip lithography14 nm28 nm
Die sizeno data245 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C70 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistorsno data2,411 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core m3-7Y30 and A6-7400K 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
SocketFCBGA1515FM2+
Power consumption (TDP)4.5 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core m3-7Y30 and A6-7400K. 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++
FMA-+
AVX++
FRTC-+
FreeSync-+
TrueAudio-+
PowerNow-+
PowerGating-+
Out-of-band client management-+
VirusProtect-+
HSA-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+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
Smart Response+no data

Security technologies

Core m3-7Y30 and A6-7400K 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 m3-7Y30 and A6-7400K 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 m3-7Y30 and A6-7400K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3-1866
Maximum memory size16 GBno data
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth29.861 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 615AMD Radeon R5 Graphics
iGPU core countno data4
จำนวนพาธไลน์no data256
Max video memory16 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Enduro-+
Switchable graphics-+
UVD-+
VCE-+
Graphics max frequency900 MHzno data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core m3-7Y30 and A6-7400K integrated GPUs.

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

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core m3-7Y30 and A6-7400K integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core m3-7Y30 and A6-7400K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12DirectX® 12
OpenGL4.5no data
Vulkan-+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core m3-7Y30 and A6-7400K.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes1016

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.

m3-7Y30 1.63
+58.3%
A6-7400K 1.03

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.

m3-7Y30 2585
+57.6%
A6-7400K 1640

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.63 1.03
Recency 30 August 2016 31 July 2014
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 14 nm 28 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 4 Watt 65 Watt

m3-7Y30 has a 58.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, 100% more threads, a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 1525% lower power consumption.

The Core m3-7Y30 is our recommended choice as it beats the A6-7400K in performance tests.

Be aware that Core m3-7Y30 is a notebook processor while A6-7400K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core m3-7Y30 and A6-7400K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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