Core i5-4260U vs A6-4400M

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-4260U

2 / 4

2,311

+0.8%

2,292

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 i5-4260U is positioned at rank 296 and the A6-4400M is on rank 580, so the Core i5-4260U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4260U

#86

Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

99%

#284

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

444%

#285

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

438%

#286

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

402%

#287

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

400%

#288

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

396%

#290

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

383%

#291

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

367%

#292

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

367%

#293

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

357%

#296

Core i5-4260U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A6-4400M

#568

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

768%

#569

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

757%

#570

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

695%

#571

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

692%

#572

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

685%

#574

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

662%

#575

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

635%

#576

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

634%

#577

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

616%

#580

A6-4400M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#583

Processor N100

MSRP: $128|Avg: $100

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The A6-4400M leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i5-4260U is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.8% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i5-4260U	A6-4400M
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-4260U	A6-4400M
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-4260U and A6-4400M

Core i5-4260U

The Core i5-4260U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 April 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,311 points. Launch price was $325.

A6-4400M

The A6-4400M 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 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (total). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: unknown. Passmark benchmark score: 2,292 points. Launch price was $70.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-4260U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the A6-4400M's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Core i5-4260U versus 3.2 GHz on the A6-4400M — a 16.9% clock advantage for the A6-4400M (base: 1.4 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Core i5-4260U uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the A6-4400M uses Trinity (2012−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-4260U scores 2,311 against the A6-4400M's 2,292 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i5-4260U. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i5-4260U vs 0 kB on the A6-4400M.

Feature	Core i5-4260U	A6-4400M
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.7 GHz	3.2 GHz+19%
Base Clock	1.4 GHz	2.7 GHz+93%
L3 Cache	3 MB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB	1 MB (total)+100%
Process	22 nm-31%	32 nm
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Trinity (2012−2013)
PassMark	2,311	2,292
Geekbench 6 Single	—	313

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-4260U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A6-4400M uses FS1r2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-4260U	A6-4400M
Socket	FCBGA1168	FS1r2
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	8 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i5-4260U) / AMD-V (A6-4400M). The A6-4400M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 7520G), while the Core i5-4260U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A6-4400M targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: A6-4400M rivals Core i3-2370M.