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.
3 Generation 4
AMD A Family AMD A
AMD A6-6000 Group AMD A6-5000
AMD A6-6400K Name AMD A6-5400K
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
 
 

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.
2 CPU Cores 2
2 Threads 2
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.8 GHz
3.9 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
2x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Overclocking Yes
No Hyperthreading No
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.8 GHz
 
 

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
5 Generation 4
Q2/2013 Release date Q2/2012
-- Max. displays --
3 Execution units 3
192 Shaders 192
-- GPU (Turbo) --
0.8 GHz GPU frequency 0.64 GHz
32 nm Technology 32 nm
AMD Radeon HD 8470D GPU name AMD Radeon HD 7540D
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
11.2 Direct X 11
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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

Memory & PCIe

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

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.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

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.
Q2/2013 Release date Q3/2012
Richland (Piledriver) Architecture Kabini (Jaguar)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V
-- Chip design --
1.0 MB L3-Cache 1.0 MB
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
32 nm Technology 28 nm
FM2 Socket FM2
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
55 $ Release price 45 $
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

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