Intel Core i7-3615QM vs AMD A6-5350M

The Intel Core i7-3615QM operates with 4 cores and 8 CPU threads. It run at 3.30 GHz base No turbo all cores while the TDP is set at 45 W.The processor is attached to the BGA 1224 CPU socket. This version includes 6.00 MB of L3 cache on one chip, supports 2 memory channels to support DDR3-1333DDR3-1600DDR3L-1333 SO-DIMMDDR3L-1600 SO-DIMM RAM and features 3.0 PCIe Gen 16 lanes. Tjunction keeps below 105 °C degrees C. In particular, Ivy Bridge H Architecture is enhanced with 22 nm technology and supports VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d. The product was launched on Q2/2012

The AMD A6-5350M operates with 2 cores and 8 CPU threads. It run at 3.50 GHz base 3.50 GHz all cores while the TDP is set at 35 W.The processor is attached to the FS1r2 CPU socket. This version includes 1.00 MB of L3 cache on one chip, supports 2 memory channels to support DDR3-1600 RAM and features PCIe Gen lanes. Tjunction keeps below -- degrees C. In particular, Richland (Piledriver) Architecture is enhanced with 32 nm technology and supports AMD-V. The product was launched on Q2/2013