CPU
GPU
Core i3-350M
A4 Micro-6400T
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 Core i3-350M is positioned at rank 17 and the A4 Micro-6400T is on rank 843, so the Core i3-350M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-350M
Performance Per Dollar A4 Micro-6400T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-350M | 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 (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Mullins (2014) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-350M | 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 Core i3-350M and A4 Micro-6400T
Core i3-350M
The Core i3-350M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.26 GHz, with boost up to 0.27 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,088 points. Launch price was $130.
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 Core i3-350M packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the A4 Micro-6400T offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A4 Micro-6400T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 0.27 GHz on the Core i3-350M versus 1.6 GHz on the A4 Micro-6400T — a 142.2% clock advantage for the A4 Micro-6400T (base: 2.26 GHz vs 1 GHz). The Core i3-350M uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the A4 Micro-6400T uses Mullins (2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-350M scores 1,088 against the A4 Micro-6400T's 1,082 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i3-350M. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 280 vs 180, a 43.5% lead for the Core i3-350M that directly translates to higher frame rates.
| Feature | Core i3-350M | A4 Micro-6400T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 0.27 GHz | 1.6 GHz+493% |
| Base Clock | 2.26 GHz+126% | 1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 2048 kB+700% |
| Process | 32 nm | 28 nm-13% |
| Architecture | Arrandale (2010−2011) | Mullins (2014) |
| PassMark | 1,088 | 1,082 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 280+56% | 180 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 650 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-350M uses the PGA988 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 (Core i3-350M) vs 1 (A4 Micro-6400T). PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i3-350M) vs 8 (A4 Micro-6400T) — the Core i3-350M offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Core i3-350M | A4 Micro-6400T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA988 | 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 | 16+100% | 8 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-350M) vs AMD-V (A4 Micro-6400T). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Core i3-350M) and Radeon R3 (A4 Micro-6400T) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-350M targets Entry Laptop, A4 Micro-6400T targets Tablet. Direct competitor: Core i3-350M rivals AMD Athlon II P320; A4 Micro-6400T rivals Atom Z3770.
| Feature | Core i3-350M | A4 Micro-6400T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics | Radeon R3 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Entry Laptop | Tablet |
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