A6-3670K vs i5-3340

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Primary details

Comparing Core i5-3340 and A6-3670K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1705not rated
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency3.27no data
Architecture codenameno dataLlano (2011−2012)
Release date1 July 2013 (11 years ago)20 December 2011 (12 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i5-3340 and A6-3670K 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)
Threads44
Base clock speed3.1 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost clock speed3.3 GHz2.7 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cacheno data128 KB (per core)
L2 cacheno data1 MB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB Intel® Smart Cache0 KB
Chip lithography22 nm32 nm
Die sizeno data228 mm2
Maximum core temperature67 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data1,178 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-3340 and A6-3670K 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
SocketFCLGA1155FM1
Power consumption (TDP)77 Watt100 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-3340 and A6-3670K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXno data
AES-NI+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
FDI+no data

Security technologies

Core i5-3340 and A6-3670K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-3340 and A6-3670K 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 i5-3340 and A6-3670K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1333, DDR3-1600DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 2500Radeon HD 6530D
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.05 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-3340 and A6-3670K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-3340 and A6-3670K.

PCIe version3.0no data

Pros & cons summary


Recency 1 July 2013 20 December 2011
Chip lithography 22 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 77 Watt 100 Watt

i5-3340 has an age advantage of 1 year, a 45.5% more advanced lithography process, and 29.9% lower power consumption.

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