Athlon II N370 vs A4 Micro-6400T
Athlon II N370
A4 Micro-6400T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 Athlon II N370 is positioned at rank 923 and the A4 Micro-6400T is on rank 843, so the A4 Micro-6400T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II N370
Performance Per Dollar A4 Micro-6400T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II N370 | A4 Micro-6400T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Mullins (2014) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II N370 | A4 Micro-6400T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Athlon II N370 and A4 Micro-6400T
Athlon II N370
The Athlon II N370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.5 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,085 points. Launch price was $149.
A4 Micro-6400T
The A4 Micro-6400T is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 April 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Mullins (2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 1,082 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Athlon II N370 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A4 Micro-6400T offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A4 Micro-6400T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the Athlon II N370 versus 1.6 GHz on the A4 Micro-6400T — a 43.9% clock advantage for the Athlon II N370. The Athlon II N370 uses the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the A4 Micro-6400T uses Mullins (2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II N370 scores 1,085 against the A4 Micro-6400T's 1,082 — a 0.3% lead for the Athlon II N370. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 220 vs 180, a 20% lead for the Athlon II N370 that directly translates to higher frame rates.
| Feature | Athlon II N370 | A4 Micro-6400T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.5 GHz+56% | 1.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 1 GHz |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2048 kB+100% |
| Process | 45 nm | 28 nm-38% |
| Architecture | Champlain (2010−2011) | Mullins (2014) |
| PassMark | 1,085 | 1,082 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 220+22% | 180 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 420 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II N370 uses the S1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A4 Micro-6400T uses FT3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1066 memory speed. Both support up to 8 GB of RAM. Memory channels: 2 (Athlon II N370) vs 1 (A4 Micro-6400T). PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon II N370) vs 8 (A4 Micro-6400T) — the A4 Micro-6400T offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Athlon II N370 | A4 Micro-6400T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1 | FT3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | DDR3L-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 8 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AMD-V virtualization. The A4 Micro-6400T includes integrated graphics (Radeon R3), while the Athlon II N370 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon II N370 targets Legacy Laptop, A4 Micro-6400T targets Tablet. Direct competitor: Athlon II N370 rivals Pentium P6100; A4 Micro-6400T rivals Atom Z3770.
| Feature | Athlon II N370 | A4 Micro-6400T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon R3 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Legacy Laptop | Tablet |
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