Comparing: AMD A6-3400M vs Intel Core i7 720QM
In this comparison, we analyze two Processors: AMD A6-3400M and Intel Core i7 720QM, using synthetic benchmark tests to evaluate their overall performance. This side-by-side comparison helps users understand which hardware delivers better value, speed, and efficiency based on standardized testing. Whether you're building a new system or upgrading an existing one, this benchmark-driven evaluation offers valuable insights to guide your decision.
Specification Comparison Table
| Specification | AMD A6-3400M | Intel Core i7 720QM |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | x86 | x86 |
| Technology | 32 nm | 45 nm |
| Clock | 1.4 GHz - 2.3 GHz | 1.6 GHz - 2.8 GHz |
| Core/Thread | 4 / 4 | 4 / 8 |
| Segmen | Mobile | Mobile |
Submission Comparison Table
| Benchmark Software | AMD A6-3400M | Intel Core i7 720QM |
|---|---|---|
| Cinebench - 2003 |
765 cb |
1211 cb |
| Cinebench - R11.5 |
1.79 pts |
2.71 pts |
| Cinebench - R15 |
153 cb |
220 cb |
| Cinebench - R20 |
291 pts |
527 pts |
| Geekbench3 - Multi Core |
2861 points |
4158 points |
| Geekbench3 - Single Core |
803 points |
1078 points |
| Geekbench4 - Multi Core |
3119 points |
4457 points |
| Geekbench4 - Single Core |
1060 points |
1420 points |
| Geekbench5 - Multi Core |
746 points |
917 points |
| Geekbench5 - Single Core |
214 points |
282 points |
| PiFast |
1min, 14sec, 310ms |
34sec, 20ms |
| SuperPi - 1M |
46sec, 984ms |
16sec, 52ms |
| wPrime - 32M |
27sec, 142ms |
16sec, 279ms |
| wPrime - 1024M |
13min, 40sec, 939ms |
8min, 13sec, 257ms |
| y-cruncher - Pi-25m |
17sec, 682ms |
12sec, 665ms |
About Hardware AMD A6-3400M
Launched in mid-2011, the AMD A6-3400M is a mobile processor from the Llano family designed for mid-range laptops. It has 4 cores and 4 threads with a base speed of 1.4 GHz, which can increase to 2.3 GHz thanks to the Turbo Core feature. Built with a 32nm fabrication process, the A6-3400M offers pretty good power efficiency with a TDP of 35W, making it a common choice for mainstream laptops in its day.
In addition to the CPU, the A6-3400M is also integrated with the AMD Radeon HD 6520G GPU, which has 320 shader cores based on the Terascale 2 architecture. This combination of CPU and GPU enables sufficient graphics processing for everyday tasks and light gaming at low resolutions.
In terms of performance, the A6-3400M is capable of handling basic tasks such as browsing, multimedia, and productivity applications. However, compared to the same generation of Intel Core i3 processors, its performance is less competitive especially in single-threaded applications.
Hardware Tested:
Device: Lenovo Sabine B475
RAM: 2GB DDR3
OS: Windows 7
Thursday, 24 November 2022 05:29:20 | Update: 1 week ago
About Hardware Intel Core i7 720QM
Released in 2009 as part of the Clarksfield (Nehalem) architecture, the Intel Core i7-720QM is a high-end mobile processor aimed at gaming laptops and workstations. It has 4 cores and 8 threads, with a base clock speed of 1.6 GHz, which can increase to 2.8 GHz using Intel Turbo Boost.
With 45nm fabrication, this processor has a TDP of 45W, which is quite high for laptop standards. Because it uses Hyper-Threading, it can handle eight threads simultaneously, improving performance in multi-threaded applications such as video rendering and editing.
In terms of graphics, the i7-720QM does not have an integrated GPU, so laptops using it must have a discrete graphics card for display output.
Compared to modern processors, the i7-720QM's performance is quite behind, especially in power efficiency. However, for legacy systems still using this processor, its performance is still sufficient for basic tasks and some heavy applications with proper optimization.
Hardware Detail
Device: SAMSUNG 300E4Z
RAM: 4GB DDR3
OS: Windows 7
Tuesday, 19 July 2022 19:48:49 | Update: 1 week ago