A6-9400 vs i5-1035G1

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-1035G1
2019
4 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
4.64
+171%
A6-9400
2019
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
1.71

Core i5-1035G1 outperforms A6-9400 by a whopping 171% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-1035G1 and A6-9400 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking12822038
Place by popularity85not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i5no data
Power efficiency17.562.49
Architecture codenameIce Lake (Client) (2019)Bristol Ridge (2016−2019)
Release date1 August 2019 (5 years ago)16 March 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$297no data

Detailed specifications

Core i5-1035G1 and A6-9400 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)
Threads82
Base clock speed1 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz3.7 GHz
Bus typeOPIno data
Bus rate4 × 4 GT/sno data
Multiplier10no data
L1 cache64K (per core)160K
L2 cache256K (per core)1 MB (shared)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography10 nm28 nm
Die sizeno data250 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data3,100 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-1035G1 and A6-9400 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCBGA1526AM4
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-1035G1 and A6-9400. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512no data
AES-NI++
FMA++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Core i5-1035G1 and A6-9400 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-1035G1 and A6-9400 are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-1035G1 and A6-9400. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4-2400
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth59.732 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® UHD Graphics for 10th Gen Intel® ProcessorsRadeon R5
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency1.05 GHzno data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-1035G1 and A6-9400 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-1035G1 and A6-9400 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort5120 x 3200@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-1035G1 and A6-9400 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-1035G1 and A6-9400.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanesno data8

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.

i5-1035G1 4.64
+171%
A6-9400 1.71

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.

i5-1035G1 7363
+171%
A6-9400 2717

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.64 1.71
Recency 1 August 2019 16 March 2019
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 8 2
Chip lithography 10 nm 28 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 65 Watt

i5-1035G1 has a 171.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 months, 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads, a 180% more advanced lithography process, and 333.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-1035G1 is our recommended choice as it beats the A6-9400 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i5-1035G1 is a notebook processor while A6-9400 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-1035G1 and A6-9400, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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