A6-5400B vs Xeon E7320
A6-5400B
Xeon E7320
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 Xeon E7320 is on rank 934, 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 Xeon E7320
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A6-5400B | Xeon E7320 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Legacy / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A6-5400B | Xeon E7320 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A6-5400B and Xeon E7320
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.
Xeon E7320
The Xeon E7320 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 2.13 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA604. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,469 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The A6-5400B is built on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. In PassMark, the A6-5400B scores 1,465 against the Xeon E7320's 1,469 — a 0.3% lead for the Xeon E7320. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A6-5400B vs 4 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon E7320.
| Feature | A6-5400B | Xeon E7320 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | — |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+69% | 2.13 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 4 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | — |
| Process | 32 nm-51% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Trinity (2012−2013) | — |
| PassMark | 1,465 | 1,469 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 380 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A6-5400B uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon E7320 uses PGA604 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | A6-5400B | Xeon E7320 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2 | PGA604 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1866 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (A6-5400B) / not specified (Xeon E7320). The A6-5400B includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 7540D), while the Xeon E7320 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A6-5400B targets Business Desktop. Direct competitor: A6-5400B rivals Pentium G2020.
| Feature | A6-5400B | Xeon E7320 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 7540D | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Business Desktop | — |
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