A4-6320B vs i7-6900K
Primary details
Comparing Core i7-6900K and A4-6320B processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
Place in the ranking | 832 | not rated |
Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 0.99 | no data |
Market segment | Desktop processor | Desktop processor |
Power efficiency | 6.16 | no data |
Architecture codename | Broadwell-E (2016) | Richland (2013−2014) |
Release date | 31 May 2016 (8 years ago) | March 2014 (10 years ago) |
Launch price (MSRP) | $1,020 | no data |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Detailed specifications
Core i7-6900K and A4-6320B 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 cores | 8 (Octa-Core) | 2 (Dual-core) |
Threads | 16 | 2 |
Base clock speed | 3.2 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
Boost clock speed | 4 GHz | 4 GHz |
L1 cache | 32 KB (per core) | 96K |
L2 cache | 256 KB (per core) | 1 MB (shared) |
L3 cache | 20 MB (shared) | no data |
Chip lithography | 14 nm | 32 nm |
Die size | no data | 246 mm2 |
Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 72 °C | 70 °C |
Number of transistors | no data | 1,303 million |
64 bit support | + | + |
Windows 11 compatibility | - | no data |
Unlocked multiplier | + | - |
Compatibility
Information on Core i7-6900K and A4-6320B 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 configuration | 1 | 1 |
Socket | FCLGA2011 | FM2 |
Power consumption (TDP) | 140 Watt | 65 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-6900K and A4-6320B. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
AES-NI | + | + |
FMA | - | + |
AVX | + | + |
PowerNow | - | + |
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | no data |
Turbo Boost Technology | 2.0 | no data |
Hyper-Threading Technology | + | no data |
Idle States | + | no data |
Smart Response | + | no data |
Turbo Boost Max 3.0 | + | no data |
Security technologies
Core i7-6900K and A4-6320B technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
TXT | + | no data |
EDB | + | no data |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-6900K and A4-6320B 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 i7-6900K and A4-6320B. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
Supported memory types | DDR4 | DDR3-1600 |
Maximum memory size | 128 GB | no data |
Max memory channels | 4 | no data |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
Integrated graphics card | no data | Radeon HD 8370D |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-6900K and A4-6320B.
PCIe version | 3.0 | 2.0 |
PCI Express lanes | 40 | no data |
Pros & cons summary
Physical cores | 8 | 2 |
Threads | 16 | 2 |
Chip lithography | 14 nm | 32 nm |
Power consumption (TDP) | 140 Watt | 65 Watt |
i7-6900K has 300% more physical cores and 700% more threads, and a 128.6% more advanced lithography process.
A4-6320B, on the other hand, has 115.4% lower power consumption.
We couldn't decide between Core i7-6900K and A4-6320B. We've got no test results to judge.
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