CPU
GPU
A6-5400K
Atom x7-Z8750
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 Atom x7-Z8750 is on rank 664, so the Atom x7-Z8750 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar A6-5400K
Performance Per Dollar Atom x7-Z8750
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A6-5400K | Atom x7-Z8750 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Cherry Trail (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A6-5400K | Atom x7-Z8750 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A6-5400K and Atom x7-Z8750
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.
Atom x7-Z8750
The Atom x7-Z8750 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Cherry Trail (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.56 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: UTFCBGA1380. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,294 points. Launch price was $37.
Processing Power
The A6-5400K packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Atom x7-Z8750 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Atom x7-Z8750 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the A6-5400K versus 2.56 GHz on the Atom x7-Z8750 — a 39% clock advantage for the A6-5400K (base: 3.6 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The A6-5400K uses the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Atom x7-Z8750 uses Cherry Trail (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A6-5400K scores 1,279 against the Atom x7-Z8750's 1,294 — a 1.2% lead for the Atom x7-Z8750. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | A6-5400K | Atom x7-Z8750 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+48% | 2.56 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz+125% | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB+100% |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Trinity (2012−2013) | Cherry Trail (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 1,279 | 1,294+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 390 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A6-5400K uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Atom x7-Z8750 uses UTFCBGA1380 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1866 memory speed. The A6-5400K supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (A6-5400K) vs 2 (Atom x7-Z8750) — the A6-5400K offers 14 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: A55,A75,A85X,A88X (A6-5400K) and Intel FC-UTBGA592 (Atom x7-Z8750).
| Feature | A6-5400K | Atom x7-Z8750 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2 | UTFCBGA1380 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1866 | LPDDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+300% | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+700% | 2 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (A6-5400K) / not specified (Atom x7-Z8750). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 7540D (A6-5400K) and Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail) (Atom x7-Z8750) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A6-5400K targets Budget Desktop. Direct competitor: A6-5400K rivals Pentium G2120.
| Feature | A6-5400K | Atom x7-Z8750 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 7540D | Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail) |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Budget Desktop | — |
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