CPU
GPU
Athlon X2 QL-60
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 X2 QL-60 is positioned at rank 783 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 X2 QL-60
Performance Per Dollar A6-5400K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon X2 QL-60 | A6-5400K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Lion (2008−2009) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon X2 QL-60 | A6-5400K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Athlon X2 QL-60 and A6-5400K
Athlon X2 QL-60
The Athlon X2 QL-60 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Lion (2008−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,273 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
Both the Athlon X2 QL-60 and A6-5400K share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.9 GHz on the Athlon X2 QL-60 versus 3.8 GHz on the A6-5400K — a 66.7% clock advantage for the A6-5400K. The Athlon X2 QL-60 uses the Lion (2008−2009) architecture (65 nm), while the A6-5400K uses Trinity (2012−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon X2 QL-60 scores 1,273 against the A6-5400K's 1,279 — a 0.5% lead for the A6-5400K. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Athlon X2 QL-60 | A6-5400K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.9 GHz | 3.8 GHz+100% |
| Base Clock | — | 3.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 32 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Lion (2008−2009) | Trinity (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,273 | 1,279 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 390 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon X2 QL-60 uses the S1 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 X2 QL-60 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 8 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon X2 QL-60) vs 16 (A6-5400K) — the A6-5400K offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD S1 (Athlon X2 QL-60) and A55,A75,A85X,A88X (A6-5400K).
| Feature | Athlon X2 QL-60 | A6-5400K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1 | FM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-667 | DDR3-1866+50% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 32 GB+300% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon X2 QL-60) / AMD-V (A6-5400K). The A6-5400K includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 7540D), while the Athlon X2 QL-60 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A6-5400K targets Budget Desktop. Direct competitor: A6-5400K rivals Pentium G2120.
| Feature | Athlon X2 QL-60 | 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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