A6-6420K vs Pentium 4415Y
A6-6420K
Pentium 4415Y
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 A6-6420K is positioned at rank 656 and the Pentium 4415Y is on rank 674, so the A6-6420K offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A6-6420K
Performance Per Dollar Pentium 4415Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A6-6420K | Pentium 4415Y |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | ✨ Modern (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A6-6420K | Pentium 4415Y |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A6-6420K and Pentium 4415Y
A6-6420K
The A6-6420K 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 4 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 1,571 points. Launch price was $70.
Pentium 4415Y
The Pentium 4415Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency: 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB SmartCache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,582 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The A6-6420K packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Pentium 4415Y's 2 cores. The A6-6420K uses the Richland (2013−2014) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium 4415Y uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A6-6420K scores 1,571 against the Pentium 4415Y's 1,582 — a 0.7% lead for the Pentium 4415Y.
| Feature | A6-6420K | Pentium 4415Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 4 GHz+150% | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 2 MB SmartCache |
| L2 Cache | 1024 kB | — |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Richland (2013−2014) | NetBurst (2000−2006) |
| PassMark | 1,571 | 1,582 |
Memory & Platform
The A6-6420K uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium 4415Y uses FCBGA1515 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | A6-6420K | Pentium 4415Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2 | FCBGA1515 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1866 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (A6-6420K) / not specified (Pentium 4415Y). The A6-6420K includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8470D), while the Pentium 4415Y requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A6-6420K rivals Pentium G3258.
| Feature | A6-6420K | Pentium 4415Y |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 8470D | — |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
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