CPU
GPU
A6 PRO-7400B
Core M-5Y10
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 PRO-7400B is positioned at rank 559 and the Core M-5Y10 is on rank 1190, so the A6 PRO-7400B offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A6 PRO-7400B
Performance Per Dollar Core M-5Y10
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A6 PRO-7400B | Core M-5Y10 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-Y (2014) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A6 PRO-7400B | Core M-5Y10 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
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 PRO-7400B and Core M-5Y10
A6 PRO-7400B
The A6 PRO-7400B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 31 July 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 1,640 points. Launch price was $69.
Core M-5Y10
The Core M-5Y10 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 5 September 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-Y (2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 0.8 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1234. Thermal design power (TDP): 4.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,644 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The A6 PRO-7400B packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core M-5Y10's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the A6 PRO-7400B versus 2 GHz on the Core M-5Y10 — a 64.4% clock advantage for the A6 PRO-7400B (base: 3.5 GHz vs 0.8 GHz). The A6 PRO-7400B uses the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture (28 nm), while the Core M-5Y10 uses Broadwell-Y (2014) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A6 PRO-7400B scores 1,640 against the Core M-5Y10's 1,644 — a 0.2% lead for the Core M-5Y10.
| Feature | A6 PRO-7400B | Core M-5Y10 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz+95% | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+338% | 0.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1024 kB+300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm | 14 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Kaveri (2014−2015) | Broadwell-Y (2014) |
| PassMark | 1,640 | 1,644 |
Memory & Platform
The A6 PRO-7400B uses the FM2+ socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core M-5Y10 uses FCBGA1234 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | A6 PRO-7400B | Core M-5Y10 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2+ | FCBGA1234 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1866 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
The A6 PRO-7400B includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon R5), while the Core M-5Y10 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | A6 PRO-7400B | Core M-5Y10 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon R5 | — |
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