A9-9410 vs Ryzen 5 5600

A9-9410

2 Cores2 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2016

Ryzen 5 5600

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

A9-9410

2 / 2

1,550

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen 5 5600

6 / 12

21,550

+1290.3%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

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. The A9-9410 is positioned at rank #1071 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar A9-9410

#1059

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2840%

#1060

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2799%

#1061

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2569%

#1062

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2558%

#1063

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2534%

#1065

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2447%

#1066

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2347%

#1067

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2343%

#1068

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2280%

#1071

A9-9410

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

100%

#1073

A8 Pro-7150B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

99%

#1074

A9-9420

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

99%

#1076

Celeron B730

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

99%

#1078

A9-9425

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

98%

#1080

Core i5-4402E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $100

98%

#1082

A6-7000

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

97%

#1083

Core i5-2520M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

96%

#1084

Core i7-2710QE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $40

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 5600

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

135%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

123%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

123%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

121%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

118%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

116%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

116%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

115%

#16

Core Ultra 5 225F

MSRP: $231|Avg: $150

112%

#17

Core Ultra 7 265K

MSRP: $309|Avg: $285

110%

#18

Ryzen 9 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $150

109%

#19

Ryzen 5 3600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $90

108%

#20

Core i7-14700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $260

107%

#21

Core i7-14700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $270

103%

#22

Ryzen 5 4500

MSRP: $129|Avg: $85

101%

#23

Ryzen 5 5600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $115

100%

#24

Celeron G5925

MSRP: $62|Avg: $15

100%

#25

Ryzen 5 7500F

MSRP: $179|Avg: $145

98%

#26

Core Ultra 5 245

MSRP: $319|Avg: $220

97%

#27

Ryzen 7 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $86

97%

#28

Core Ultra 7 265KF

MSRP: $379|Avg: $323

97%

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

95%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

95%

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

94%

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

93%

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

93%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

93%

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

90%

#36

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

88%

#37

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

87%

#38

Ryzen 9 7900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $316

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 5 5600 (2022) utilizes 7 nm technology and DDR4-3200, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	A9-9410	Ryzen 5 5600
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($25)	⚠️ Higher cost ($115)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm)	✨ Modern (Vermeer (2020−2025) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The A9-9410 (2016) relies on 28 nm technology and DDR4-2133, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	A9-9410	Ryzen 5 5600
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+202%)
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($25)	⚠️ Higher cost ($115)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

A9-9410 Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 5600 Benchmark Check

Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A9-9410 and Ryzen 5 5600

A9-9410

The A9-9410 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 31 May 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 1,550 points. Launch price was $69.

Ryzen 5 5600

The Ryzen 5 5600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 21,550 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The A9-9410 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Ryzen 5 5600 offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 5 5600 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the A9-9410 versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 5600 — a 22.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 5600 (base: 2.9 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The A9-9410 uses the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Ryzen 5 5600 uses Vermeer (2020−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the A9-9410 scores 1,550 against the Ryzen 5 5600's 21,550 — a 173.2% lead for the Ryzen 5 5600. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 350 vs 2,052, a 141.7% lead for the Ryzen 5 5600 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 650 vs 8,600 (171.9% advantage for the Ryzen 5 5600). L3 cache: 0 kB on the A9-9410 vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 5600.

Feature	A9-9410	Ryzen 5 5600
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	6 / 12+200%
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz	4.4 GHz+26%
Base Clock	2.9 GHz	3.5 GHz+21%
L3 Cache	0 kB	32 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2048 kB+300%	512K (per core)
Process	28 nm	7 nm-75%
Architecture	Stoney Ridge (2016−2019)	Vermeer (2020−2025)
PassMark	1,550	21,550+1290%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	11,077
Geekbench 6 Single	350	2,052+486%
Geekbench 6 Multi	650	8,600+1223%

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Memory & Platform

The A9-9410 uses the FP4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 5600 uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2133 memory speed. The Ryzen 5 5600 supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (A9-9410) vs 2 (Ryzen 5 5600). PCIe lanes: 8 (A9-9410) vs 24 (Ryzen 5 5600) — the Ryzen 5 5600 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (A9-9410) and B550,X570,B450,X470,A520 (Ryzen 5 5600).

Feature	A9-9410	Ryzen 5 5600
Socket	FP4	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2133	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	128 GB+1500%
RAM Channels	1	2+100%
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	8	24+200%

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 5 5600 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Both support AMD-V virtualization. The A9-9410 includes integrated graphics (Radeon R5), while the Ryzen 5 5600 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A9-9410 targets Budget Laptop, Ryzen 5 5600 targets Desktop. Direct competitor: A9-9410 rivals Pentium N4200.

Feature	A9-9410	Ryzen 5 5600
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	Radeon R5	—
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	AMD-V	AMD-V
Target Use	Budget Laptop	Desktop

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Value Analysis

The A9-9410 launched at $150 MSRP, while the Ryzen 5 5600 debuted at $199. At current prices ($25 vs $115), the A9-9410 is $90 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the A9-9410 delivers 62.0 pts/$ vs 187.4 pts/$ for the Ryzen 5 5600 — making the Ryzen 5 5600 the 100.6% better value option.