CPU
GPU
A6-4400M
Core i3-3225
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 A6-4400M is positioned at rank 580 and the Core i3-3225 is on rank 937, so the A6-4400M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A6-4400M
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-3225
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A6-4400M | Core i3-3225 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($167) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A6-4400M | Core i3-3225 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($167) |
Performance Check
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 A6-4400M and Core i3-3225
A6-4400M
The A6-4400M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: unknown. Passmark benchmark score: 2,292 points. Launch price was $70.
Core i3-3225
The Core i3-3225 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 September 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,276 points. Launch price was $264.
Processing Power
The A6-4400M packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i3-3225's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the A6-4400M versus 3.3 GHz on the Core i3-3225 — a 3.1% clock advantage for the Core i3-3225 (base: 2.7 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The A6-4400M uses the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i3-3225 uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the A6-4400M scores 2,292 against the Core i3-3225's 2,276 — a 0.7% lead for the A6-4400M. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 313 vs 558, a 56.3% lead for the Core i3-3225 that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A6-4400M vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-3225.
| Feature | A6-4400M | Core i3-3225 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.3 GHz+3% |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz | 3.3 GHz+22% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (total)+300% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Trinity (2012−2013) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 2,292 | 2,276 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 313 | 558+78% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,142 |
Memory & Platform
The A6-4400M uses the FS1r2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-3225 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. The Core i3-3225 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes.
| Feature | A6-4400M | Core i3-3225 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FS1r2 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 32 GB+300% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A6-4400M) vs VT-x, EPT (Core i3-3225). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 7520G (A6-4400M) and HD Graphics 4000 (Core i3-3225) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A6-4400M targets Budget Laptop, Core i3-3225 targets Budget. Direct competitor: A6-4400M rivals Core i3-2370M; Core i3-3225 rivals Phenom II X4 965 BE (125W).
| Feature | A6-4400M | Core i3-3225 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 7520G | HD Graphics 4000 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, EPT |
| Target Use | Budget Laptop | Budget |
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