A4 Micro-6400T vs Athlon II N370

A4 Micro-6400T vs Athlon II N370 Performance Spectrum

A4 Micro-6400T

4 / 4

1,082

0.0%

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Athlon II N370

2 / 2

1,085

+0.3%

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About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

A4 Micro-6400T vs Athlon II N370 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

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A4 Micro-6400T vs Athlon II N370: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

A4 Micro-6400T

2014

Why buy it

✅100+% more PCIe lanes (8 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon R3, while Athlon II N370 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench single-core performance for gaming (180 vs 220).
❌Lower PassMark (1,082 vs 1,085).
❌400% higher power demand at 5W vs 1W.

Athlon II N370

2010

Why buy it

✅+22.2% higher Geekbench single-core performance for gaming and desktop responsiveness.
✅Draws 1W instead of 5W, a 4W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $60 MSRP, while A4 Micro-6400T mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌No integrated graphics, while A4 Micro-6400T can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Athlon II N370 better than A4 Micro-6400T?

Yes. Athlon II N370 is the better all-around CPU here. It gives you a 0.2% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data and 0.3% better PassMark, which is enough to make it the stronger overall pick.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Athlon II N370 is the better pick. According to our tests, it delivers 0.2% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Athlon II N370 is the stronger fit. You are getting 0.3% better PassMark, backed by 2 cores and 2 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Athlon II N370 is the better buy right now. Athlon II N370 comes in at an unclear MSRP at $60 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it still gives you a 0.2% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (18.1 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

A4 Micro-6400T makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2014 vs 2010). That makes it the safer long-term bet.

A4 Micro-6400T vs Athlon II N370 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

A4 Micro-6400T

The A4 Micro-6400T is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 April 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Mullins (2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 1,082 points. Launch price was $69.

Athlon II N370

The Athlon II N370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.5 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,085 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The A4 Micro-6400T packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Athlon II N370 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A4 Micro-6400T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the A4 Micro-6400T versus 2.5 GHz on the Athlon II N370 — a 43.9% clock advantage for the Athlon II N370. The A4 Micro-6400T uses the Mullins (2014) architecture (28 nm), while the Athlon II N370 uses Champlain (2010−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the A4 Micro-6400T scores 1,082 against the Athlon II N370's 1,085 — a 0.3% lead for the Athlon II N370. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 180 vs 220, a 20% lead for the Athlon II N370 that directly translates to higher frame rates.

Feature	A4 Micro-6400T	Athlon II N370
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.6 GHz	2.5 GHz+56%
Base Clock	1 GHz	—
L2 Cache	2048 kB+100%	1 MB
Process	28 nm-38%	45 nm
Architecture	Mullins (2014)	Champlain (2010−2011)
PassMark	1,082	1,085
Geekbench 6 Single	180	220+22%
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	420

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Memory & Platform

The A4 Micro-6400T uses the FT3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon II N370 uses S1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3L-1333 on the A4 Micro-6400T versus DDR3-1066 on the Athlon II N370 — the A4 Micro-6400T supports 25% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 8 GB of RAM. Memory channels: 1 (A4 Micro-6400T) vs 2 (Athlon II N370). PCIe lanes: 8 (A4 Micro-6400T) vs 0 (Athlon II N370) — the A4 Micro-6400T offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	A4 Micro-6400T	Athlon II N370
Socket	FT3	S1
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-1333+25%	DDR3-1066
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
RAM Channels	1	2+100%
ECC Support	No	No
PCIe Lanes	8	0

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AMD-V virtualization. The A4 Micro-6400T includes integrated graphics (Radeon R3), while the Athlon II N370 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4 Micro-6400T targets Tablet, Athlon II N370 targets Legacy Laptop. Direct competitor: A4 Micro-6400T rivals Atom Z3770; Athlon II N370 rivals Pentium P6100.