Core i5-4400E vs A10-7860K

Core i5-4400E

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2013

A10-7860K

4 Cores4 Thrd65 WWMax: 4 GHz2016

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-4400E

2 / 4

3,251

+0.4%

3,237

0.0%

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 i5-4400E is positioned at rank 1032 and the A10-7860K is on rank 392, so the A10-7860K 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 i5-4400E

#1020

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2401%

#1021

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2366%

#1022

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2172%

#1023

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2162%

#1024

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2142%

#1026

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2069%

#1027

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1984%

#1028

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1980%

#1029

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1927%

#1032

Core i5-4400E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $50

100%

#1034

Pentium Dual Core T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

98%

#1037

Core i7-8665UE

MSRP: $409|Avg: $409

97%

#1038

Celeron T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

96%

#1039

Celeron Dual-Core T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $30

96%

#1042

Core i7-3612QE

MSRP: $426|Avg: $50

95%

#1043

A10-7300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

95%

#1044

Pentium Dual Core T4200

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

94%

#1045

A6 Micro-6500T

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

94%

#1046

Pentium N3520

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

94%

#1047

E2-3800

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A10-7860K

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

5778%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

5459%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

3964%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

1194%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

946%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

828%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

474%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

468%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

426%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

426%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

421%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

410%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

404%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

402%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

399%

#226

Ryzen 5 1600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $144

97%

#333

Core i9-9920X

MSRP: $1189|Avg: $464

100%

#334

Core i3-9100

MSRP: $122|Avg: $125

98%

#335

Core i9-10900X

MSRP: $590|Avg: $425

98%

#392

A10-7860K

MSRP: $117|Avg: N/A

100%

#393

Athlon X4 845

MSRP: $70|Avg: $15

100%

#395

Celeron G3930

MSRP: $42|Avg: $25

100%

#396

Ryzen 3 1300X

MSRP: $129|Avg: $54

99%

#400

Phenom II X3 710

MSRP: $125|Avg: N/A

99%

#402

A10-7700K

MSRP: $152|Avg: N/A

98%

#403

Celeron G3930TE

MSRP: $42|Avg: $29

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The A10-7860K leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i5-4400E is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.4% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i5-4400E	A10-7860K
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($50)	⚠️ Higher cost ($117)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Godaveri (2014−2016) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Core i5-4400E stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 57% cheaper ($50 vs $117) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core i5-4400E	A10-7860K
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+135%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($50)	⚠️ Higher cost ($117)

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.

Core i5-4400E Benchmark Check

A10-7860K Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-4400E and A10-7860K

Core i5-4400E

The Core i5-4400E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 October 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1364. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB + 3 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,251 points. Launch price was $266.

A10-7860K

The A10-7860K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Godaveri (2014−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 3,237 points. Launch price was $130.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-4400E packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the A10-7860K offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A10-7860K has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Core i5-4400E versus 4 GHz on the A10-7860K — a 19.2% clock advantage for the A10-7860K (base: 2.7 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core i5-4400E uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the A10-7860K uses Godaveri (2014−2016) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-4400E scores 3,251 against the A10-7860K's 3,237 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i5-4400E.

Feature	Core i5-4400E	A10-7860K
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	3.3 GHz	4 GHz+21%
Base Clock	2.7 GHz	3.6 GHz+33%
L3 Cache	3 MB	—
L2 Cache	512 kB	4096 kB+700%
Process	22 nm-21%	28 nm
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Godaveri (2014−2016)
PassMark	3,251	3,237
Geekbench 6 Single	—	450

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-4400E uses the BGA1364 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A10-7860K uses FM2+ (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3L-1600 memory speed. The A10-7860K supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes.

Feature	Core i5-4400E	A10-7860K
Socket	BGA1364	FM2+
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-1600	DDR3-2133
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	64 GB+300%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Only the A10-7860K has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-4400E) vs AMD-V (A10-7860K). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 4600 (Core i5-4400E) and Radeon R7 (A10-7860K) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4400E targets Embedded, A10-7860K targets Budget. Direct competitor: A10-7860K rivals Core i3-6100.