A4 Micro-6400T
VS
Pentium 2127U

A4 Micro-6400T vs Pentium 2127U

AMD

A4 Micro-6400T

4 Cores4 Thrd5 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2014
VS
Intel

Pentium 2127U

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.9 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The A4 Micro-6400T is positioned at rank 843 and the Pentium 2127U is on rank 403, so the Pentium 2127U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar A4 Micro-6400T

#831
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1356%
#832
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1336%
#833
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1226%
#834
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1221%
#835
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1210%
#837
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1168%
#838
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1120%
#839
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1118%
#840
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1088%
#843
A4 Micro-6400T
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#852
Pentium P6300
MSRP: $80|Avg: $10
97%
#854
E-350
MSRP: $50|Avg: $15
97%
#856
Ryzen Embedded R1305G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $50
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium 2127U

#120
Core i7-11850HE
MSRP: $400|Avg: $75
99%
#124
Core i5-1240P
MSRP: $309|Avg: $200
98%
#125
Core i7-13700H
MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A
97%
#391
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
545%
#392
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
537%
#393
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
493%
#394
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
491%
#395
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
487%
#397
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
470%
#398
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
451%
#399
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
450%
#400
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
438%
#403
Pentium 2127U
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Pentium 2127U leads in gaming performance. However, the A4 Micro-6400T is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.6% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightA4 Micro-6400TPentium 2127U
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Mullins (2014) / 28 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightA4 Micro-6400TPentium 2127U
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A4 Micro-6400T and Pentium 2127U

AMD

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.

Intel

Pentium 2127U

The Pentium 2127U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 July 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,076 points. Launch price was $134.

Processing Power

The A4 Micro-6400T packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium 2127U 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 1.9 GHz on the Pentium 2127U — a 17.1% clock advantage for the Pentium 2127U (base: 1 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The A4 Micro-6400T uses the Mullins (2014) architecture (28 nm), while the Pentium 2127U uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the A4 Micro-6400T scores 1,082 against the Pentium 2127U's 1,076 — a 0.6% lead for the A4 Micro-6400T.

FeatureA4 Micro-6400TPentium 2127U
Cores / Threads
4 / 4+100%
2 / 2
Boost Clock
1.6 GHz
1.9 GHz+19%
Base Clock
1 GHz
1.9 GHz+90%
L3 Cache
2 MB
L2 Cache
2048 kB+300%
512 kB
Process
28 nm
22 nm-21%
Architecture
Mullins (2014)
Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark
1,082
1,076
Geekbench 6 Single
180
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Memory & Platform

The A4 Micro-6400T uses the FT3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium 2127U uses BGA1023 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureA4 Micro-6400TPentium 2127U
Socket
FT3
BGA1023
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR3L-1333
Max RAM Capacity
8 GB
RAM Channels
1
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
8
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (A4 Micro-6400T) / not specified (Pentium 2127U). The A4 Micro-6400T includes integrated graphics (Radeon R3), while the Pentium 2127U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4 Micro-6400T targets Tablet. Direct competitor: A4 Micro-6400T rivals Atom Z3770.

FeatureA4 Micro-6400TPentium 2127U
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon R3
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
AMD-V
Target Use
Tablet