A6-4400M vs Core i7-4550U

A6-4400M

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2012

Core i7-4550U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

A6-4400M

2 / 2

2,292

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core i7-4550U

2 / 4

2,307

+0.7%

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 i7-4550U is on rank 145, so the Core i7-4550U 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 A6-4400M

#568

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

768%

#569

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

757%

#570

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

695%

#571

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

692%

#572

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

685%

#574

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

662%

#575

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

635%

#576

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

634%

#577

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

616%

#580

A6-4400M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#583

Processor N100

MSRP: $128|Avg: $100

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4550U

#42

Ryzen 9 9955HX3D

MSRP: $749|Avg: N/A

95%

#133

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

318%

#134

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

313%

#135

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

288%

#136

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

286%

#137

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

284%

#139

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

274%

#140

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

263%

#141

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

262%

#142

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

255%

#145

Core i7-4550U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#147

Atom N2800

MSRP: $47|Avg: $3

99%

#158

Core i5-3210M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The A6-4400M leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i7-4550U is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.7% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	A6-4400M	Core i7-4550U
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-ULT (2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	A6-4400M	Core i7-4550U
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.

A6-4400M Benchmark Check

Core i7-4550U Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A6-4400M and Core i7-4550U

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 i7-4550U

The Core i7-4550U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell-ULT (2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 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: 2,307 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The A6-4400M packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i7-4550U's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the A6-4400M versus 3 GHz on the Core i7-4550U — a 6.5% clock advantage for the A6-4400M (base: 2.7 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The A6-4400M uses the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i7-4550U uses Haswell-ULT (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the A6-4400M scores 2,292 against the Core i7-4550U's 2,307 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i7-4550U. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A6-4400M vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i7-4550U.

Feature	A6-4400M	Core i7-4550U
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz+7%	3 GHz
Base Clock	2.7 GHz+80%	1.5 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (total)+300%	256K (per core)
Process	32 nm	22 nm-31%
Architecture	Trinity (2012−2013)	Haswell-ULT (2013)
PassMark	2,292	2,307
Geekbench 6 Single	313	—

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Memory & Platform

The A6-4400M uses the FS1r2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i7-4550U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	A6-4400M	Core i7-4550U
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	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (A6-4400M) / not specified (Core i7-4550U). The A6-4400M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 7520G), while the Core i7-4550U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A6-4400M targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: A6-4400M rivals Core i3-2370M.