CPU
GPU
Pentium J4205
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 Pentium J4205 is positioned at rank 910 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 Pentium J4205
Performance Per Dollar A6-4400M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium J4205 | A6-4400M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($161) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Goldmont (2016−2017) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium J4205 | A6-4400M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($161) | ✅ 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 J4205 and A6-4400M
Pentium J4205
The Pentium J4205 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Goldmont (2016−2017) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1296. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L/LPDDR3 up to 1866 MT/s; LPDDR4 up to 2400 MT/s. Passmark benchmark score: 2,315 points. Launch price was $161.
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 Pentium J4205 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the A6-4400M offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Pentium J4205 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Pentium J4205 versus 3.2 GHz on the A6-4400M — a 20.7% clock advantage for the A6-4400M (base: 1.5 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Pentium J4205 uses the Goldmont (2016−2017) architecture (14 nm), while the A6-4400M uses Trinity (2012−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium J4205 scores 2,315 against the A6-4400M's 2,292 — a 1% lead for the Pentium J4205. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Pentium J4205 | A6-4400M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.2 GHz+23% |
| Base Clock | 1.5 GHz | 2.7 GHz+80% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB (total) |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Goldmont (2016−2017) | Trinity (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 2,315+1% | 2,292 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 313 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium J4205 uses the FCBGA1296 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A6-4400M uses FS1r2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium J4205 | A6-4400M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1296 | 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 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium J4205) / AMD-V (A6-4400M). The A6-4400M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 7520G), while the Pentium J4205 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A6-4400M targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: A6-4400M rivals Core i3-2370M.
| Feature | Pentium J4205 | A6-4400M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon HD 7520G |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Budget Laptop |
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