Ultra 9 285T vs A6-6420K

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Primary details

Comparing A6-6420K and Core Ultra 9 285T processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2457not rated
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency1.44no data
Architecture codenameRichland (2013−2014)Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release dateJanuary 2014 (10 years ago)January 2025

Detailed specifications

A6-6420K and Core Ultra 9 285T 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)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads224
Base clock speed4 GHz1.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz5.4 GHz
L1 cache96 KB112 KB (per core)
L2 cache1024 KB3 MB (per core)
L3 cacheno data36 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm3 nm
Die size246 mm2243 mm2
Maximum core temperature70 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)70 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,303 million17,800 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on A6-6420K and Core Ultra 9 285T 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
SocketFM21851
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A6-6420K and Core Ultra 9 285T. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
PowerNow+-
PowerGating+-
VirusProtect+-
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
TSX-+

Security technologies

A6-6420K and Core Ultra 9 285T technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A6-6420K and Core Ultra 9 285T are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+
IOMMU 2.0+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A6-6420K and Core Ultra 9 285T. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1866DDR5 Depends on motherboard
Max memory channels2no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon HD 8470DArc Xe2 Graphics 64EU
Number of pipelines192no data
Enduro+-
Switchable graphics+-
UVD+-

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of A6-6420K and Core Ultra 9 285T integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics API support

APIs supported by A6-6420K and Core Ultra 9 285T integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXDirectX® 11no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A6-6420K and Core Ultra 9 285T.

PCIe version2.05.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

Pros & cons summary


Physical cores 2 24
Threads 2 24
Chip lithography 32 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 35 Watt

Ultra 9 285T has 1100% more physical cores and 1100% more threads, a 966.7% more advanced lithography process, and 85.7% lower power consumption.

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