CPU
GPU
A6-5400K
Athlon Neo MV-40
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 A6-5400K is positioned at rank 765 and the Athlon Neo MV-40 is on rank 1020, so the A6-5400K offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A6-5400K
Performance Per Dollar Athlon Neo MV-40
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A6-5400K | Athlon Neo MV-40 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Huron (2009) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A6-5400K | Athlon Neo MV-40 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) |
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 A6-5400K and Athlon Neo MV-40
A6-5400K
The A6-5400K 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: 1,279 points. Launch price was $70.
Athlon Neo MV-40
The Athlon Neo MV-40 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Huron (2009) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: ASB1. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,274 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The A6-5400K packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Athlon Neo MV-40 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the A6-5400K has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the A6-5400K versus 1.6 GHz on the Athlon Neo MV-40 — a 81.5% clock advantage for the A6-5400K. The A6-5400K uses the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Athlon Neo MV-40 uses Huron (2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the A6-5400K scores 1,279 against the Athlon Neo MV-40's 1,274 — a 0.4% lead for the A6-5400K.
| Feature | A6-5400K | Athlon Neo MV-40 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2+100% | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+137% | 1.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512 kB |
| Process | 32 nm-51% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Trinity (2012−2013) | Huron (2009) |
| PassMark | 1,279 | 1,274 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 390 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A6-5400K uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon Neo MV-40 uses ASB1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1866 on the A6-5400K versus DDR2-667 on the Athlon Neo MV-40 — the A6-5400K supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A6-5400K supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (A6-5400K) vs 0 (Athlon Neo MV-40) — the A6-5400K offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: A55,A75,A85X,A88X (A6-5400K) and AMD ASB1 (Athlon Neo MV-40).
| Feature | A6-5400K | Athlon Neo MV-40 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2 | ASB1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1866+50% | DDR2-667 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+700% | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (A6-5400K) / not specified (Athlon Neo MV-40). The A6-5400K includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 7540D), while the Athlon Neo MV-40 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A6-5400K targets Budget Desktop. Direct competitor: A6-5400K rivals Pentium G2120.
| Feature | A6-5400K | Athlon Neo MV-40 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 7540D | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Budget Desktop | — |
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