A4-6300B vs A6-6400B

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Aggregate performance score

A6-6400B
2013
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
1.02
+21.4%
A4-6300B
2013
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.84

A6-6400B outperforms A4-6300B by a significant 21% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A6-6400B and A4-6300B processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking24442574
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency1.491.22
Architecture codenameRichland (2013−2014)Richland (2013−2014)
Release date1 June 2013 (11 years ago)1 June 2013 (11 years ago)

Detailed specifications

A6-6400B and A4-6300B 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads22
Base clock speed3.9 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed4.1 GHz3.9 GHz
L1 cache96K96K
L2 cache1 MB (shared)1 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm32 nm
Die size246 mm2246 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)70 °C70 °C
Number of transistors1,303 million1,303 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on A6-6400B and A4-6300B 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
SocketFM2FM2
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A6-6400B and A4-6300B. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA++
AVX++
PowerNow++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A6-6400B and A4-6300B are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A6-6400B and A4-6300B. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1866DDR3-1600

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon HD 8470DRadeon HD 8370D

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A6-6400B and A4-6300B.

PCIe version2.02.0

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.

A6-6400B 1.02
+21.4%
A4-6300B 0.84

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.

A6-6400B 1616
+21.7%
A4-6300B 1328

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.02 0.84

A6-6400B has a 21.4% higher aggregate performance score.

The A6-6400B is our recommended choice as it beats the A4-6300B in performance tests.


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