A6-9400 vs Ryzen Embedded R2514
Aggregate performance score
Ryzen Embedded R2514 outperforms A6-9400 by a whopping 158% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Ryzen Embedded R2514 and A6-9400 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 1333 | 2038 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Desktop processor |
| Power efficiency | 27.82 | 2.49 |
| Architecture codename | Picasso (2019−2022) | Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) |
| Release date | 30 September 2022 (2 years ago) | 16 March 2019 (5 years ago) |
Detailed specifications
Ryzen Embedded R2514 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 cores | 4 (Quad-Core) | 2 (Dual-core) |
| Threads | 8 | 2 |
| Base clock speed | 2.1 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 3.7 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| L1 cache | 96 KB (per core) | 160K |
| L2 cache | 512 KB (per core) | 1 MB (shared) |
| L3 cache | 4 MB (shared) | no data |
| Chip lithography | 12 nm | 28 nm |
| Die size | 210 mm2 | 250 mm2 |
| Number of transistors | 4,940 million | 3,100 million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
Compatibility
Information on Ryzen Embedded R2514 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 configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Socket | FP5 | AM4 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 15 Watt | 65 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Embedded R2514 and A6-9400. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | + | + |
| FMA | - | + |
| AVX | + | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Embedded R2514 and A6-9400 are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | + | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen Embedded R2514 and A6-9400. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR4 | DDR4-2400 |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 2000/3000) | Radeon R5 |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Embedded R2514 and A6-9400.
| PCIe version | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | 16 | 8 |
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.
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.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 4.41 | 1.71 |
| Recency | 30 September 2022 | 16 March 2019 |
| Physical cores | 4 | 2 |
| Threads | 8 | 2 |
| Chip lithography | 12 nm | 28 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 15 Watt | 65 Watt |
Ryzen Embedded R2514 has a 157.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads, a 133.3% more advanced lithography process, and 333.3% lower power consumption.
The Ryzen Embedded R2514 is our recommended choice as it beats the A6-9400 in performance tests.
Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen Embedded R2514 and A6-9400, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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