Core m5-6Y54 vs A6-4400M
Core m5-6Y54
A6-4400M
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 m5-6Y54 is positioned at rank 1132 and the A6-4400M is on rank 580, so the A6-4400M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core m5-6Y54
Performance Per Dollar A6-4400M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core m5-6Y54 | A6-4400M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($281) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake-Y (2015) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core m5-6Y54 | A6-4400M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($281) | ✅ 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 m5-6Y54 and A6-4400M
Core m5-6Y54
The Core m5-6Y54 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake-Y (2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 4.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,294 points. Launch price was $281.
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.
Processing Power
The Core m5-6Y54 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the A6-4400M's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Core m5-6Y54 versus 3.2 GHz on the A6-4400M — a 16.9% clock advantage for the A6-4400M (base: 1.1 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Core m5-6Y54 uses the Skylake-Y (2015) architecture (14 nm), while the A6-4400M uses Trinity (2012−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core m5-6Y54 scores 2,294 against the A6-4400M's 2,292 — a 0.1% lead for the Core m5-6Y54. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 875 vs 313, a 94.6% lead for the Core m5-6Y54 that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core m5-6Y54 vs 0 kB on the A6-4400M.
| Feature | Core m5-6Y54 | A6-4400M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.7 GHz | 3.2 GHz+19% |
| Base Clock | 1.1 GHz | 2.7 GHz+145% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1 MB (total)+300% |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake-Y (2015) | Trinity (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 2,294 | 2,292 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 875+180% | 313 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,648 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core m5-6Y54 uses the FCBGA1515 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A6-4400M uses FS1r2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to LPDDR3-1866 memory speed. The Core m5-6Y54 supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 10 (Core m5-6Y54) vs 16 (A6-4400M) — the A6-4400M offers 6 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Core m5-6Y54 | A6-4400M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1515 | FS1r2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR3-1866 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 10 | 16+60% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core m5-6Y54) vs AMD-V (A6-4400M). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 515 (Core m5-6Y54) and Radeon HD 7520G (A6-4400M) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core m5-6Y54 targets Enthusiast, A6-4400M targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: Core m5-6Y54 rivals Pentium Gold 4415Y; A6-4400M rivals Core i3-2370M.
| Feature | Core m5-6Y54 | A6-4400M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 515 | Radeon HD 7520G |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Enthusiast | Budget Laptop |
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