A6-5200 vs i3-7100U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-7100U
2016
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
1.71
+62.9%
A6-5200
2013
4 cores / 4 threads, 25 Watt
1.05

Core i3-7100U outperforms A6-5200 by an impressive 63% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-7100U and A6-5200 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking20502438
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i3AMD A-Series
Power efficiency10.793.97
Architecture codenameKaby Lake (2016−2019)Kabini (2013−2014)
Release date30 August 2016 (8 years ago)23 May 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$281no data

Detailed specifications

Core i3-7100U and A6-5200 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 speed2.4 GHzno data
Boost clock speed2.4 GHz2 GHz
Bus typeOPIno data
Bus rate4 GT/sno data
Multiplier24no data
L1 cache128 KB256 KB
L2 cache512 KB2048 KB
L3 cache3 MB0 KB
Chip lithography14 nm28 nm
Die sizeno data246 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C90 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data90 °C
Number of transistorsno data1,178 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-7100U and A6-5200 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
SocketFCBGA1356,FPBGA1356FT3
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt25 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-7100U and A6-5200. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX286x SSE (1, 2, 3, 3S, 4.1, 4.2, 4A),-64, AES, AVX
AES-NI++
FMA-FMA4
AVX++
PowerNow-+
PowerGating-+
VirusProtect-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Smart Response+no data

Security technologies

Core i3-7100U and A6-5200 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 i3-7100U and A6-5200 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 i3-7100U and A6-5200. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR3-1600
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels21
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 620AMD Radeon HD 8400
จำนวนพาธไลน์no data128
Max video memory32 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Enduro-+
Switchable graphics-+
UVD-+
VCE-+
Graphics max frequency1 GHzno data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-7100U and A6-5200 integrated GPUs.

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

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-7100U and A6-5200 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 i3-7100U and A6-5200 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12DirectX® 11
OpenGL4.5no data
Vulkan-+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-7100U and A6-5200.

PCIe version3.02.0
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.

i3-7100U 1.71
+62.9%
A6-5200 1.05

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.

i3-7100U 2723
+63.7%
A6-5200 1663

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.

i3-7100U 775
+273%
A6-5200 208

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.

i3-7100U 1581
+169%
A6-5200 588

Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core

Cinebench R10 is an ancient ray tracing benchmark for processors by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. Its single core version uses just one CPU thread to render a futuristic looking motorcycle.

i3-7100U 3874
+142%
A6-5200 1598

Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 10 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R10 using all the processor threads. Possible number of threads is limited by 16 in this version.

i3-7100U 8758
+56.4%
A6-5200 5600

wPrime 32

wPrime 32M is a math multi-thread processor test, which calculates square roots of first 32 million integer numbers. Its result is measured in seconds, so that the less is benchmark result, the faster the processor.

i3-7100U 20.25
+28.9%
A6-5200 26.1

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 11.5 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R11.5 which uses all the processor threads. A maximum of 64 threads is supported in this version.

i3-7100U 3
+50%
A6-5200 2

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

i3-7100U 257
+64.4%
A6-5200 156

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

i3-7100U 95
+124%
A6-5200 42

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R11.5 is an old benchmark by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version loads a single thread with ray tracing to render a glossy room full of crystal spheres and light sources.

i3-7100U 1.03
+98.1%
A6-5200 0.52

Geekbench 3 32-bit multi-core

i3-7100U 5136
+42.4%
A6-5200 3607

Geekbench 3 32-bit single-core

i3-7100U 2340
+111%
A6-5200 1107

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.71 1.05
Integrated graphics card 2.43 0.69
Recency 30 August 2016 23 May 2013
Physical cores 2 4
Chip lithography 14 nm 28 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 25 Watt

i3-7100U has a 62.9% higher aggregate performance score, 252.2% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 3 years, a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 66.7% lower power consumption.

A6-5200, on the other hand, has 100% more physical cores.

The Core i3-7100U is our recommended choice as it beats the A6-5200 in performance tests.


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