A6-7400K vs A6-6400B

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Aggregate performance score

A6-6400B
2013
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
1.02
A6-7400K
2014
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
1.03
+1%

A6-7400K outperforms A6-6400B by a minimal 1% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A6-6400B and A6-7400K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking24572451
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency1.481.49
Architecture codenameRichland (2013−2014)Kaveri (2014−2015)
Release date1 June 2013 (11 years ago)31 July 2014 (10 years ago)

Detailed specifications

A6-6400B and A6-7400K 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 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4.1 GHz3.9 GHz
L1 cache96K128 KB
L2 cache1 MB (shared)1024 KB
Chip lithography32 nm28 nm
Die size246 mm2245 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data70 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)70 °C72 °C
Number of transistors1,303 million2,411 million
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on A6-6400B and A6-7400K 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 A6-7400K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA++
AVX++
FRTC-+
FreeSync-+
TrueAudio-+
PowerNow++
PowerGating-+
Out-of-band client management-+
VirusProtect-+
HSA-+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A6-6400B and A6-7400K are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
IOMMU 2.0-+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A6-6400B and A6-7400K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1866DDR3-1866
Max memory channelsno data2

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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AMD Radeon HD 8470DAMD Radeon R5 Graphics
iGPU core countno data4
จำนวนพาธไลน์no data256
Enduro-+
Switchable graphics-+
UVD-+
VCE-+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of A6-6400B and A6-7400K integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+

Graphics API support

APIs supported by A6-6400B and A6-7400K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno dataDirectX® 12
Vulkan-+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A6-6400B and A6-7400K.

PCIe version2.03.0
PCI Express lanesno data16

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
A6-7400K 1.03
+1%

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
A6-7400K 1640
+1.5%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.02 1.03
Recency 1 June 2013 31 July 2014
Chip lithography 32 nm 28 nm

A6-7400K has a 1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, and a 14.3% more advanced lithography process.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between A6-6400B and A6-7400K.


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