Pentium 2127U
VS
A4 Micro-6400T

Pentium 2127U vs A4 Micro-6400T

Intel

Pentium 2127U

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.9 GHz2013
VS
AMD

A4 Micro-6400T

4 Cores4 Thrd5 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2014

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 Pentium 2127U is positioned at rank 403 and the A4 Micro-6400T is on rank 843, so the Pentium 2127U 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 Pentium 2127U

#120
Core i7-11850HE
MSRP: $400|Avg: $75
99%
#124
Core i5-1240P
MSRP: $309|Avg: $200
98%
#125
Core i7-13700H
MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A
97%
#391
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
545%
#392
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
537%
#393
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
493%
#394
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
491%
#395
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
487%
#397
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
470%
#398
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
451%
#399
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
450%
#400
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
438%
#403
Pentium 2127U
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A4 Micro-6400T

#831
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1356%
#832
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1336%
#833
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1226%
#834
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1221%
#835
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1210%
#837
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1168%
#838
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1120%
#839
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1118%
#840
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1088%
#843
A4 Micro-6400T
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#852
Pentium P6300
MSRP: $80|Avg: $10
97%
#854
E-350
MSRP: $50|Avg: $15
97%
#856
Ryzen Embedded R1305G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $50
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Pentium 2127U leads in gaming performance. However, the A4 Micro-6400T is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.6% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightPentium 2127UA4 Micro-6400T
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Mullins (2014) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightPentium 2127UA4 Micro-6400T
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium 2127U and A4 Micro-6400T

Intel

Pentium 2127U

The Pentium 2127U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 July 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,076 points. Launch price was $134.

AMD

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 Pentium 2127U packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A4 Micro-6400T offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A4 Micro-6400T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.9 GHz on the Pentium 2127U versus 1.6 GHz on the A4 Micro-6400T — a 17.1% clock advantage for the Pentium 2127U (base: 1.9 GHz vs 1 GHz). The Pentium 2127U uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the A4 Micro-6400T uses Mullins (2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium 2127U scores 1,076 against the A4 Micro-6400T's 1,082 — a 0.6% lead for the A4 Micro-6400T.

FeaturePentium 2127UA4 Micro-6400T
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock
1.9 GHz+19%
1.6 GHz
Base Clock
1.9 GHz+90%
1 GHz
L3 Cache
2 MB
L2 Cache
512 kB
2048 kB+300%
Process
22 nm-21%
28 nm
Architecture
Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Mullins (2014)
PassMark
1,076
1,082
Geekbench 6 Single
180
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Memory & Platform

The Pentium 2127U uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A4 Micro-6400T uses FT3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeaturePentium 2127UA4 Micro-6400T
Socket
BGA1023
FT3
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR3L-1333
Max RAM Capacity
8 GB
RAM Channels
1
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
8
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium 2127U) / AMD-V (A4 Micro-6400T). The A4 Micro-6400T includes integrated graphics (Radeon R3), while the Pentium 2127U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4 Micro-6400T targets Tablet. Direct competitor: A4 Micro-6400T rivals Atom Z3770.

FeaturePentium 2127UA4 Micro-6400T
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon R3
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
AMD-V
Target Use
Tablet