A6-4400M vs Pentium 1403 v2
A6-4400M
Pentium 1403 v2
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 Pentium 1403 v2 is on rank 708, 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 Pentium 1403 v2
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A6-4400M | Pentium 1403 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A6-4400M | Pentium 1403 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) |
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 Pentium 1403 v2
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.
Pentium 1403 v2
The Pentium 1403 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,284 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the A6-4400M and Pentium 1403 v2 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the A6-4400M versus 2.6 GHz on the Pentium 1403 v2 — a 20.7% clock advantage for the A6-4400M (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The A6-4400M uses the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium 1403 v2 uses Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the A6-4400M scores 2,292 against the Pentium 1403 v2's 2,284 — a 0.3% lead for the A6-4400M. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A6-4400M vs 6 MB (total) on the Pentium 1403 v2.
| Feature | A6-4400M | Pentium 1403 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz+23% | 2.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz+4% | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (total)+300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Trinity (2012−2013) | Ivy Bridge-EN (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 2,292 | 2,284 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 313 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A6-4400M uses the FS1r2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium 1403 v2 uses LGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | A6-4400M | Pentium 1403 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FS1r2 | LGA1356 |
| 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 (Pentium 1403 v2). The A6-4400M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 7520G), while the Pentium 1403 v2 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A6-4400M targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: A6-4400M rivals Core i3-2370M.
| Feature | A6-4400M | Pentium 1403 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 7520G | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Budget Laptop | — |
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