i5-4400E vs A8-9600

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Aggregate performance score

A8-9600
2017
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
2.09
+2%
Core i5-4400E
2013
2 cores / 4 threads, 37 Watt
2.05

A8-9600 outperforms Core i5-4400E by a minimal 2% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A8-9600 and Core i5-4400E processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking18801895
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation14.13no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Core i5
Power efficiency3.045.24
Architecture codenameBristol Ridge (2016−2019)Haswell (2013−2015)
Release date27 July 2017 (7 years ago)1 October 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$78$266

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

A8-9600 and Core i5-4400E 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads44
Base clock speed3.1 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz3.3 GHz
L1 cacheno data128 KB
L2 cache2048 KB512 KB
L3 cache0 KB3 MB
Chip lithography28 nm22 nm
Die size250 mm2130 mm2
Maximum core temperature90 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)74 °Cno data
Number of transistors3,100 million960 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on A8-9600 and Core i5-4400E 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 configuration1no data
SocketAM4FCBGA1364
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt37 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A8-9600 and Core i5-4400E. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
FRTC+-
FreeSync+-
PowerTune+-
TrueAudio+-
PowerNow+-
PowerGating+-
VirusProtect+-
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A8-9600 and Core i5-4400E are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A8-9600 and Core i5-4400E. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2400DDR3
Max memory channels2no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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AMD Radeon R7 GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 4600
iGPU core count6no data
Enduro+-
UVD+-
VCE+-

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of A8-9600 and Core i5-4400E integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics API support

APIs supported by A8-9600 and Core i5-4400E integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXDirectX® 12no data
Vulkan+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A8-9600 and Core i5-4400E.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes8no 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.

A8-9600 2.09
+2%
i5-4400E 2.05

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.

A8-9600 3312
+1.9%
i5-4400E 3251

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.09 2.05
Recency 27 July 2017 1 October 2013
Physical cores 4 2
Chip lithography 28 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 37 Watt

A8-9600 has a 2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, and 100% more physical cores.

i5-4400E, on the other hand, has a 27.3% more advanced lithography process, and 75.7% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between A8-9600 and Core i5-4400E.

Note that A8-9600 is a desktop processor while Core i5-4400E is a notebook one.


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