AMD A6-6400K vs AMD A6-5400K

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AMD A6-6400K or AMD A6-6400K – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD A6-6400K features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2013 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A6-6400K, you'll need a motherboard with a FM2 socket.
The AMD A6-5400K features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2012 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A6-5400K, you'll need a motherboard with a FM2 socket.
AMD A6-6000 Group AMD A6-5000
3 Generation 4
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
AMD A6-6400K Name AMD A6-5400K
AMD A Family AMD A
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD A6-6400K has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A6-6400K is 3.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz.
The AMD A6-5400K has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A6-5400K is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
Yes Overclocking Yes
2 CPU Cores 2
2x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
3.9 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.8 GHz
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.8 GHz
No Hyperthreading No
2 Threads 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD A6-6400K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A6-6400K uses the AMD Radeon HD 8470D, which has 192 texture shaders
and 3 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD A6-5400K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A6-5400K uses the AMD Radeon HD 7540D, which has 192 texture shaders
11.2 Direct X 11
5 Generation 4
-- Max. displays --
Q2/2013 Release date Q2/2012
32 nm Technology 32 nm
AMD Radeon HD 8470D GPU name AMD Radeon HD 7540D
3 Execution units 3
0.8 GHz GPU frequency 0.64 GHz
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- GPU (Turbo) --
192 Shaders 192
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
No VP9 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode h264 Decode
Decode AVC Decode
No VP8 No
No AV1 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1866
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
-- Bandwidth --
0 bytes Max. Memory 0 bytes
No ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
-- Tjunction max --
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD A6-6400K is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 1.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD A6-5400K is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
Richland (Piledriver) Architecture Kabini (Jaguar)
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V
32 nm Technology 28 nm
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
FM2 Socket FM2
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
55 $ Release price 45 $
1.0 MB L3-Cache 1.0 MB
-- Chip design --
Q2/2013 Release date Q3/2012
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD A6-6400K
2C 2T @ 3.9 GHz
3292
3292
AMD A6-5400K
2C 2T @ 3.6 GHz
3281
3281

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD A6-6400K
2C 2T @ 3.9 GHz
2397
2397
AMD A6-5400K
2C 2T @ 3.6 GHz
2177
2177

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD A6-5400K
2C 2T @ 3.6 GHz
2103
2103
AMD A6-6400K
2C 2T @ 3.9 GHz
2063
2063

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD A6-6400K
2C 2T @ 3.9 GHz
723
723
AMD A6-5400K
2C 2T @ 3.6 GHz
629
629

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD A6-6400K
2C 2T @ 3.9 GHz
471
471
AMD A6-5400K
2C 2T @ 3.6 GHz
415
415

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

AMD A6-6400K
2C 2T @ 3.9 GHz
370
370
AMD A6-5400K
2C 2T @ 3.6 GHz
338
338

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD A6-5400K
2C 2T @ 3.6 GHz
275
275
AMD A6-6400K
2C 2T @ 3.9 GHz
252
252

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD A6-6400K
2C 2T @ 3.9 GHz
1.7
1.7
AMD A6-5400K
2C 2T @ 3.6 GHz
1.5
1.5

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD A6-5400K
2C 2T @ 3.6 GHz
1.0
1.0
AMD A6-6400K
2C 2T @ 3.9 GHz
0.8
0.8