Ultra 7 256V vs A6-7400K

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Aggregate performance score

A6-7400K
2014
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
1.03
Core Ultra 7 256V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
12.57
+1120%

Core Ultra 7 256V outperforms A6-7400K by a whopping 1120% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A6-7400K and Core Ultra 7 256V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2453618
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency1.5069.93
Architecture codenameKaveri (2014−2015)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date31 July 2014 (10 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)

Detailed specifications

A6-7400K and Core Ultra 7 256V 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Performance-coresno data4
Low Power Efficient-coresno data4
Threads28
Base clock speed3.5 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus rateno data37 MHz
L1 cache128 KB192 KB (per core)
L2 cache1024 KB2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cacheno data12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography28 nm3 nm
Die size245 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature70 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistors2,411 millionno data
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on A6-7400K and Core Ultra 7 256V 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
SocketFM2+FCBGA2833
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A6-7400K and Core Ultra 7 256V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
FRTC+-
FreeSync+-
TrueAudio+-
PowerNow+-
PowerGating+-
Out-of-band client management+-
VirusProtect+-
HSA+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Speed Shiftno data+
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data-
TSX-+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost-+
Supported AI Software Frameworks-OpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN

Security technologies

A6-7400K and Core Ultra 7 256V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A6-7400K and Core Ultra 7 256V are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A6-7400K and Core Ultra 7 256V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1866DDR5
Maximum memory sizeno data16 GB
Max memory channels22

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
AMD Radeon R5 GraphicsIntel Arc Graphics 140V
iGPU core count4no data
จำนวนพาธไลน์256no data
Quick Sync Video-+
Enduro+-
Switchable graphics+-
UVD+-
VCE+-
Graphics max frequencyno data1.95 GHz

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of A6-7400K and Core Ultra 7 256V integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by A6-7400K and Core Ultra 7 256V integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)
Max resolution over eDPno data3840x2400 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by A6-7400K and Core Ultra 7 256V integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXDirectX® 1212.2
OpenGLno data4.6
Vulkan+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A6-7400K and Core Ultra 7 256V.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes164
PCI supportno data5.0 and 4.0

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.

A6-7400K 1.03
Ultra 7 256V 12.57
+1120%

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.

A6-7400K 1640
Ultra 7 256V 19971
+1118%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.03 12.57
Recency 31 July 2014 24 September 2024
Physical cores 2 8
Threads 2 8
Chip lithography 28 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 17 Watt

Ultra 7 256V has a 1120.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 10 years, 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, a 833.3% more advanced lithography process, and 282.4% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 7 256V is our recommended choice as it beats the A6-7400K in performance tests.

Note that A6-7400K is a desktop processor while Core Ultra 7 256V is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between A6-7400K and Core Ultra 7 256V, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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