A6-9400 vs Core i5-3340M
A6-9400
Core i5-3340M
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-3340M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A6-9400 | Core i5-3340M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A6-9400 | Core i5-3340M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A6-9400 and Core i5-3340M
A6-9400
The A6-9400 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 2,717 points. Launch price was $70.
Core i5-3340M
The Core i5-3340M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,692 points. Launch price was $225.
Processing Power
The A6-9400 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i5-3340M's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the A6-9400 versus 3.4 GHz on the Core i5-3340M — a 8.5% clock advantage for the A6-9400 (base: 3.4 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The A6-9400 uses the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Core i5-3340M uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the A6-9400 scores 2,717 against the Core i5-3340M's 2,692 — a 0.9% lead for the A6-9400.
| Feature | A6-9400 | Core i5-3340M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz+9% | 3.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+26% | 2.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (total)+300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm | 22 nm-21% |
| Architecture | Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 2,717 | 2,692 |
Memory & Platform
The A6-9400 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-3340M uses PGA988 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2400 on the A6-9400 versus DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600 on the Core i5-3340M — the A6-9400 supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A6-9400 supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 8 (A6-9400) vs 16 (Core i5-3340M) — the Core i5-3340M offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD AM4 (A6-9400) and HM77,QM77,QS77 (Core i5-3340M).
| Feature | A6-9400 | Core i5-3340M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | PGA988 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400+33% | DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB+100% | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 16+100% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (A6-9400) / VT-x / VT-d / EPT (Core i5-3340M). Both include integrated graphics — AMD Radeon R5 (A6-9400) and Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Core i5-3340M) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-3340M targets Professional Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-3340M rivals AMD A10-4600M.
| Feature | A6-9400 | Core i5-3340M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon R5 | Intel HD Graphics 4000 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x / VT-d / EPT |
| Target Use | — | Professional Laptop |
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