A6-6400B vs Core i5-4302Y
A6-6400B
Core i5-4302Y
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 A6-6400B is positioned at rank 655 and the Core i5-4302Y is on rank 201, so the Core i5-4302Y offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A6-6400B
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4302Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A6-6400B | Core i5-4302Y |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A6-6400B | Core i5-4302Y |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A6-6400B and Core i5-4302Y
A6-6400B
The A6-6400B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 1,573 points. Launch price was $70.
Core i5-4302Y
The Core i5-4302Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 11.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,580 points. Launch price was $281.
Processing Power
The A6-6400B packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i5-4302Y's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the A6-6400B versus 2.3 GHz on the Core i5-4302Y — a 56.3% clock advantage for the A6-6400B (base: 3.9 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The A6-6400B uses the Richland (2013−2014) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i5-4302Y uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the A6-6400B scores 1,573 against the Core i5-4302Y's 1,580 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i5-4302Y.
| Feature | A6-6400B | Core i5-4302Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz+78% | 2.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.9 GHz+144% | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (total)+100% | 512 kB |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Richland (2013−2014) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,573 | 1,580 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 676 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,086 |
Memory & Platform
The A6-6400B uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-4302Y uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1866 on the A6-6400B versus DDR3L-1600 / LPDDR3-1600 on the Core i5-4302Y — the A6-6400B supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A6-6400B supports up to 32 of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (A6-6400B) vs 12 (Core i5-4302Y) — the A6-6400B offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: FM2 (A6-6400B) and HM86,HM87 (Core i5-4302Y).
| Feature | A6-6400B | Core i5-4302Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2 | FCBGA1168 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1866+62100% | DDR3L-1600 / LPDDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 | 16 GB+52428700% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+33% | 12 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (A6-6400B) vs VT-x / VT-d / EPT (Core i5-4302Y). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 8470D (A6-6400B) and Intel HD Graphics 4200 (Core i5-4302Y) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4302Y targets Productivity. Direct competitor: A6-6400B rivals Pentium G3220.
| Feature | A6-6400B | Core i5-4302Y |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 8470D | Intel HD Graphics 4200 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | VT-x / VT-d / EPT |
| Target Use | — | Productivity |
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