Processor 300 vs A6-7400K

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Aggregate performance score

A6-7400K
2014
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
1.07
Processor 300
2024
2 cores / 4 threads, 46 Watt
4.68
+337%

Processor 300 outperforms A6-7400K by a whopping 337% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A6-7400K and Processor 300 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking24381303
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency1.509.28
Architecture codenameKaveri (2014−2015)Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
Release date31 July 2014 (10 years ago)8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$82

Detailed specifications

A6-7400K and Processor 300 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)
Threads24
Base clock speed3.5 GHz3.9 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz3.9 GHz
L1 cache128 KB80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1024 KB1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cacheno data6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography28 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size245 mm2163 mm2
Maximum core temperature70 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistors2,411 millionno data
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on A6-7400K and Processor 300 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
SocketFM2+FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt46 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A6-7400K and Processor 300. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
FRTC+-
FreeSync+-
TrueAudio+-
PowerNow+-
PowerGating+-
Out-of-band client management+-
VirusProtect+-
HSA+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Speed Shiftno data+
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX-+
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

A6-7400K and Processor 300 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A6-7400K and Processor 300 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+
EPTno data+
IOMMU 2.0+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A6-7400K and Processor 300. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1866DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory sizeno data192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidthno data76.8 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
AMD Radeon R5 GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics 710
iGPU core count4no data
Number of pipelines256no data
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HDno data+
Enduro+-
Switchable graphics+-
UVD+-
VCE+-
Graphics max frequencyno data1.45 GHz
Execution Unitsno data16

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of A6-7400K and Processor 300 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by A6-7400K and Processor 300 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by A6-7400K and Processor 300 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXDirectX® 1212
OpenGLno data4.5
Vulkan+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A6-7400K and Processor 300.

PCIe version3.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes1616

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.

A6-7400K 1.07
Processor 300 4.68
+337%

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.

A6-7400K 1631
Processor 300 7160
+339%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.07 4.68
Recency 31 July 2014 8 January 2024
Threads 2 4
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 46 Watt

Processor 300 has a 337.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 years, 100% more threads, and 41.3% lower power consumption.

The Processor 300 is our recommended choice as it beats the A6-7400K in performance tests.


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