Pentium E6700 vs A6-3400M
Pentium E6700
A6-3400M
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 E6700 is positioned at rank 915 and the A6-3400M is on rank 869, so the A6-3400M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium E6700
Performance Per Dollar A6-3400M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium E6700 | A6-3400M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium E6700 | A6-3400M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) | ✅ 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 Pentium E6700 and A6-3400M
Pentium E6700
The Pentium E6700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 May 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,219 points. Launch price was $80.
A6-3400M
The A6-3400M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,223 points. Launch price was $70.
Processing Power
The Pentium E6700 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A6-3400M offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A6-3400M has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Pentium E6700 versus 2.3 GHz on the A6-3400M — a 32.7% clock advantage for the Pentium E6700 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 1.4 GHz). The Pentium E6700 uses the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the A6-3400M uses Llano (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium E6700 scores 1,219 against the A6-3400M's 1,223 — a 0.3% lead for the A6-3400M. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Pentium E6700 | A6-3400M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz+39% | 2.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+129% | 1.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (total)+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 32 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Wolfdale (2008−2010) | Llano (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 1,219 | 1,223 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 218 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium E6700 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the A6-3400M uses FS1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1066 memory speed. Both support up to 8 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Pentium E6700) vs 16 (A6-3400M) — the A6-3400M offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Pentium E6700 | A6-3400M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | FS1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Pentium E6700) vs AMD-V (A6-3400M). The A6-3400M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6520G), while the Pentium E6700 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium E6700 targets Desktop, A6-3400M targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: A6-3400M rivals Core i3-2310M.
| Feature | Pentium E6700 | A6-3400M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon HD 6520G |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Desktop | Budget Laptop |
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