A6-5400B vs Athlon II X3 415e
A6-5400B
Athlon II X3 415e
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 A6-5400B is positioned at rank 699 and the Athlon II X3 415e is on rank 798, so the A6-5400B offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A6-5400B
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X3 415e
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A6-5400B | Athlon II X3 415e |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Rana (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A6-5400B | Athlon II X3 415e |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
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 A6-5400B and Athlon II X3 415e
A6-5400B
The A6-5400B 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 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,465 points. Launch price was $70.
Athlon II X3 415e
The Athlon II X3 415e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 11 May 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Rana (2009−2011) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,481 points. Launch price was $75.
Processing Power
The A6-5400B packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Athlon II X3 415e offers 3 cores / 3 threads — the Athlon II X3 415e has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the A6-5400B versus 2.5 GHz on the Athlon II X3 415e — a 41.3% clock advantage for the A6-5400B (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The A6-5400B uses the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Athlon II X3 415e uses Rana (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the A6-5400B scores 1,465 against the Athlon II X3 415e's 1,481 — a 1.1% lead for the Athlon II X3 415e. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | A6-5400B | Athlon II X3 415e |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 3 / 3+50% |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+52% | 2.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+44% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm-29% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Trinity (2012−2013) | Rana (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,465 | 1,481+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 380 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A6-5400B uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon II X3 415e uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1866 memory speed. Both support up to 32 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (A6-5400B) vs 0 (Athlon II X3 415e) — the A6-5400B offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: A55,A75,A85X (A6-5400B) and AMD AM3 (Athlon II X3 415e).
| Feature | A6-5400B | Athlon II X3 415e |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1866 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (A6-5400B) / not specified (Athlon II X3 415e). The A6-5400B includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 7540D), while the Athlon II X3 415e requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A6-5400B targets Business Desktop. Direct competitor: A6-5400B rivals Pentium G2020.
| Feature | A6-5400B | Athlon II X3 415e |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 7540D | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Business Desktop | — |
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