A6-4400M vs Core i5-4260U
A6-4400M
Core i5-4260U
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 i5-4260U is on rank 296, so the Core i5-4260U 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 i5-4260U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A6-4400M | Core i5-4260U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower 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 i5-4260U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i5-4260U
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 i5-4260U
The Core i5-4260U 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 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,311 points. Launch price was $325.
Processing Power
The A6-4400M packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i5-4260U's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the A6-4400M versus 2.7 GHz on the Core i5-4260U — a 16.9% clock advantage for the A6-4400M (base: 2.7 GHz vs 1.4 GHz). The A6-4400M uses the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i5-4260U uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the A6-4400M scores 2,292 against the Core i5-4260U's 2,311 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i5-4260U. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A6-4400M vs 3 MB on the Core i5-4260U.
| Feature | A6-4400M | Core i5-4260U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz+19% | 2.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz+93% | 1.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (total)+100% | 512 kB |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Trinity (2012−2013) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 2,292 | 2,311 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 313 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A6-4400M uses the FS1r2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-4260U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | A6-4400M | Core i5-4260U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FS1r2 | FCBGA1168 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (A6-4400M) / not specified (Core i5-4260U). The A6-4400M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 7520G), while the Core i5-4260U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A6-4400M targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: A6-4400M rivals Core i3-2370M.
| Feature | A6-4400M | Core i5-4260U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 7520G | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Budget Laptop | — |
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