Sempron 2300+ vs A6-5400B

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Aggregate performance score

A6-5400B
2012
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.92
+608%
Sempron 2300+
2001
1 core / 1 thread, 62 Watt
0.13

A6-5400B outperforms Sempron 2300+ by a whopping 608% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A6-5400B and Sempron 2300+ processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking25333345
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency1.340.20
Architecture codenameTrinity (2012−2013)Barton (2001−2004)
Release date2 October 2012 (12 years ago)January 2001 (23 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$45

Detailed specifications

A6-5400B and Sempron 2300+ basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)1 (Single-Core)
Threads21
Base clock speed3.6 GHzno data
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz1.58 GHz
L1 cache128 KB (per core)128 KB
L2 cache1 MB (per core)256 KB
L3 cache0 KB0 KB
Chip lithography32 nm130 nm
Die size246 mm2101 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)70 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,178 million63 million
64 bit support+-
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on A6-5400B and Sempron 2300+ compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFM2A
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt62 Watt

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A6-5400B and Sempron 2300+ are enumerated here.

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Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A6-5400B and Sempron 2300+. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardRadeon HD 7540Dno data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

A6-5400B 0.92
+608%
Sempron 2300+ 0.13

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

A6-5400B 1459
+605%
Sempron 2300+ 207

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.92 0.13
Physical cores 2 1
Threads 2 1
Chip lithography 32 nm 130 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 62 Watt

A6-5400B has a 607.7% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 306.3% more advanced lithography process.

Sempron 2300+, on the other hand, has 4.8% lower power consumption.

The A6-5400B is our recommended choice as it beats the Sempron 2300+ in performance tests.


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