CPU
GPU
Athlon Neo MV-40
A6-5400K
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 Athlon Neo MV-40 is positioned at rank 1020 and the A6-5400K is on rank 765, so the A6-5400K offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon Neo MV-40
Performance Per Dollar A6-5400K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon Neo MV-40 | A6-5400K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Huron (2009) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon Neo MV-40 | A6-5400K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) | ✅ 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 Neo MV-40 and A6-5400K
Athlon Neo MV-40
The Athlon Neo MV-40 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Huron (2009) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: ASB1. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,274 points. Launch price was $149.
A6-5400K
The A6-5400K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,279 points. Launch price was $70.
Processing Power
The Athlon Neo MV-40 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the A6-5400K offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A6-5400K has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Athlon Neo MV-40 versus 3.8 GHz on the A6-5400K — a 81.5% clock advantage for the A6-5400K. The Athlon Neo MV-40 uses the Huron (2009) architecture (65 nm), while the A6-5400K uses Trinity (2012−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon Neo MV-40 scores 1,274 against the A6-5400K's 1,279 — a 0.4% lead for the A6-5400K.
| Feature | Athlon Neo MV-40 | A6-5400K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 2 / 2+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz | 3.8 GHz+137% |
| Base Clock | — | 3.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 1 MB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 65 nm | 32 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Huron (2009) | Trinity (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,274 | 1,279 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 390 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon Neo MV-40 uses the ASB1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A6-5400K uses FM2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-667 on the Athlon Neo MV-40 versus DDR3-1866 on the A6-5400K — the A6-5400K supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A6-5400K supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon Neo MV-40) vs 16 (A6-5400K) — the A6-5400K offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD ASB1 (Athlon Neo MV-40) and A55,A75,A85X,A88X (A6-5400K).
| Feature | Athlon Neo MV-40 | A6-5400K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | ASB1 | FM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-667 | DDR3-1866+50% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 32 GB+700% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon Neo MV-40) / AMD-V (A6-5400K). The A6-5400K includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 7540D), while the Athlon Neo MV-40 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A6-5400K targets Budget Desktop. Direct competitor: A6-5400K rivals Pentium G2120.
| Feature | Athlon Neo MV-40 | A6-5400K |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon HD 7540D |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Budget Desktop |
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