A6-4400M vs Core i5-4210U
A6-4400M
Core i5-4210U
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 i5-4210U is on rank 214, so the Core i5-4210U 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 i5-4210U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A6-4400M | Core i5-4210U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A6-4400M | Core i5-4210U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 i5-4210U
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 i5-4210U
The Core i5-4210U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 April 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,316 points. Launch price was $281.
Processing Power
The A6-4400M packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i5-4210U's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the A6-4400M versus 2.7 GHz on the Core i5-4210U — a 16.9% clock advantage for the A6-4400M (base: 2.7 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The A6-4400M uses the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i5-4210U uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the A6-4400M scores 2,292 against the Core i5-4210U's 2,316 — a 1% lead for the Core i5-4210U. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 313 vs 763, a 83.6% lead for the Core i5-4210U that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A6-4400M vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-4210U.
| Feature | A6-4400M | Core i5-4210U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz+19% | 2.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz+59% | 1.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (total)+300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Trinity (2012−2013) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 2,292 | 2,316+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 313 | 763+144% |
Memory & Platform
The A6-4400M uses the FS1r2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-4210U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. The Core i5-4210U supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (A6-4400M) vs 12 (Core i5-4210U) — the A6-4400M offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | A6-4400M | Core i5-4210U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FS1r2 | FCBGA1168 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | DDR3L-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+33% | 12 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A6-4400M) vs VT-x, EPT (Core i5-4210U). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 7520G (A6-4400M) and HD Graphics 4400 (Core i5-4210U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A6-4400M targets Budget Laptop, Core i5-4210U targets Thin & Light Laptop. Direct competitor: A6-4400M rivals Core i3-2370M; Core i5-4210U rivals A8-6410.
| Feature | A6-4400M | Core i5-4210U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 7520G | HD Graphics 4400 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, EPT |
| Target Use | Budget Laptop | Thin & Light Laptop |
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