A6-4400M vs Xeon X3350

CPU

GPU

A6-4400M

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2012

Xeon X3350

95 WW2008

Performance Spectrum - CPU

A6-4400M

2 / 2

2,292

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Xeon X3350

2,291

0.0%

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 Xeon X3350 is on rank 829, so the A6-4400M 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 Xeon X3350

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

18135%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

3424%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

3042%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

2350%

#470

Xeon Gold 6338T

MSRP: $3139|Avg: $1795

100%

#471

Xeon E5-2650 v4

MSRP: $1166|Avg: $45

99%

#472

EPYC 9845

MSRP: $13564|Avg: $8670

98%

#473

EPYC 7F32

MSRP: $2100|Avg: $179

97%

#474

EPYC 9654P

MSRP: $10625|Avg: $5345

96%

#475

EPYC 9965

MSRP: $14813|Avg: $10000

95%

#829

Xeon X3350

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#837

Xeon W3550

MSRP: $294|Avg: $30

97%

#839

Xeon E5-2450

MSRP: $694|Avg: $795

95%

#841

Xeon E5-2630L v2

MSRP: $612|Avg: $149

95%

#842

Xeon E3-1246 v3

MSRP: $667|Avg: $215

95%

#843

Xeon W3540

MSRP: $284|Avg: $10

95%

#844

Xeon E-2124G

MSRP: $667|Avg: $462

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon X3350 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	A6-4400M	Xeon X3350
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The A6-4400M ($0), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($0 less, NaN% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	A6-4400M	Xeon X3350
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

Xeon X3350 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A6-4400M and Xeon X3350

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.

Xeon X3350

The Xeon X3350 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 2.66 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,291 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The A6-4400M is built on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. In PassMark, the A6-4400M scores 2,292 against the Xeon X3350's 2,291 — a 0% lead for the A6-4400M. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A6-4400M vs 12 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon X3350.

Feature	A6-4400M	Xeon X3350
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	—
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz	—
Base Clock	2.7 GHz+2%	2.66 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	12 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache	1 MB (total)	—
Process	32 nm-29%	45 nm
Architecture	Trinity (2012−2013)	—
PassMark	2,292	2,291
Geekbench 6 Single	313	—

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Memory & Platform

The A6-4400M uses the FS1r2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon X3350 uses LGA775 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	A6-4400M	Xeon X3350
Socket	FS1r2	LGA775
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
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 (Xeon X3350). The A6-4400M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 7520G), while the Xeon X3350 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A6-4400M targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: A6-4400M rivals Core i3-2370M.