Comparing AMD A8-6500T vs Intel Core i7-4702HQ

Now let examine the processors version of the AMD A8-6500T and the Intel Core i7-4702HQ. The higher the model´s version and the more current generation, the better.

• Name
  AMD A8-6500T Intel Core i7-4702HQ
• Segment
  Desktop / Server Mobile
• Family
  AMD A Intel Core i7
• Generation
  3 4
• CPU group
  AMD A8-6000 Intel Core i 4000M/4000H

Now let examine the base clock parameters of the AMD A8-6500T and Intel Core i7-4702HQ CPUs. The processor with the highest score is victorious. You may also compare the turbo frequency in some models.

• Frequency
  2.10 GHz 2.20 GHz
• CPU Cores
  4 4
• Turbo (1 Core)
  3.10 GHz 3.20 GHz
• CPU Threads
  4 8
• Turbo (4 Cores)
  3.10 GHz 2.90 GHz
• Hyperthreading
  No Yes
• Overclocking
  Yes No
• Core architecture
  normal normal

You may determine which included graphics card is superior by analyzing the AMD A8-6500T and Intel Core i7-4702HQ CPUs. Nevertheless, not every model can also include an integrated video card. The block has no bearing on the overall performance score and can be skipped.

• GPU name
  AMD Radeon HD 8550D Intel HD Graphics 4600
• GPU frequency
  0.72 GHz 0.40 GHz
• GPU (Turbo)
  No turbo 1.15 GHz
• Execution units
  4 20
• Shader
  256 160
• Max. GPU Memory
  2 GB 2 GB
• Max. displays
  2 3
• Generation
  5 7.5
• DirectX Version
  11.2 11.1
• Technology
  32 nm 22 nm
• Release date
  Q2/2013 Q2/2013

This is time to examine how CPUs differ in terms of hardware support for codecs. Each brand may have its own set of guidelines. The AMD A8-6500T and Intel Core i7-4702HQ processor technologies are shown below for a more detailed comparison.

• h265 / HEVC (8 bit)
  No No
• h265 / HEVC (10 bit)
  No No
• h264
  Decode Decode / Encode
• VP9
  No No
• VP8
  No No
• AV1
  No No
• AVC
  Decode Decode / Encode
• VC-1
  Decode Decode
• JPEG
  Decode / Encode Decode

The kind and amount of memory supported by the CPU have an impact on the performance ranking. As a consequence, experts recommend that you carefully compare which model produces the greatest outcomes. In our case, AMD A8-6500T or Intel Core i7-4702HQ.

• Memory type
  DDR3-1866 DDR3-1600
• ECC
  No No
• Memory channels
  2 2
• PCIe version
  3.0
• PCIe lanes
  16

We decide in favor of an encryption-capable CPU AMD A8-6500T or Intel Core i7-4702HQ. If competing CPUs have the same performance in this block, you should compare other technical aspects.

• AES-NI
  Yes Yes

Now let us analyze the temps of the AMD A8-6500T and Intel Core i7-4702HQ CPUs. It is critical to note that the greater the processor´s TDP, the more efficient the cooling system would be required. A CPU with a lower TDP is said to be the best model.

• TDP (PL1)
  45 W 37 W

Contrast the specs of the AMD A8-6500T and Intel Core i7-4702HQ CPUs, including L2-L3 cache, release date, motherboard socket, manufacturing method, ISA instruction set, and much more. Give heed to L2 and L3 - the higher this indication, the better; similarly, the smaller the technical process, the better.

• Instruction set (ISA)
  x86-64 (64 bit) x86-64 (64 bit)
• Virtualization
  AMD-V VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
• ISA extensions
  SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
• L3-Cache
  4.00 MB 6.00 MB
• Architecture
  Richland (Piledriver) Haswell H
• Technology
  32 nm 22 nm
• Socket
  FM2 BGA 1364
• Release date
  Q3/2013 Q2/2013

Let´s all examine the use of the processors AMD A8-6500T and Intel Core i7-4702HQ. Based on this comparison, you will understand the processor´s intended use (gaming, design, editing, mining, work, business).

• Used in
  Unknown Unknown