Pentium P6300 vs A6-7400K
Pentium P6300
A6-7400K
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 P6300 is positioned at rank 852 and the A6-7400K is on rank 869, so the Pentium P6300 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium P6300
Performance Per Dollar A6-7400K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium P6300 | A6-7400K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($43) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium P6300 | A6-7400K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+332%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($43) |
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 P6300 and A6-7400K
Pentium P6300
The Pentium P6300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.27 GHz, with boost up to 0.27 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,685 points. Launch price was $69.
A6-7400K
The A6-7400K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 1,678 points. Launch price was $70.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium P6300 and A6-7400K share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 0.27 GHz on the Pentium P6300 versus 3.9 GHz on the A6-7400K — a 174.1% clock advantage for the A6-7400K (base: 2.27 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Pentium P6300 uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the A6-7400K uses Kaveri (2014−2015) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium P6300 scores 1,685 against the A6-7400K's 1,678 — a 0.4% lead for the Pentium P6300.
| Feature | Pentium P6300 | A6-7400K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 0.27 GHz | 3.9 GHz+1344% |
| Base Clock | 2.27 GHz | 3.5 GHz+54% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 1024 kB+300% |
| Process | 32 nm | 28 nm-13% |
| Architecture | Arrandale (2010−2011) | Kaveri (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,685 | 1,678 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium P6300 uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A6-7400K uses FM2+ (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium P6300 | A6-7400K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA988 | FM2+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | 1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium P6300) / true (A6-7400K). The A6-7400K includes integrated graphics (Radeon R5 Graphics), while the Pentium P6300 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A6-7400K rivals Pentium G3420.
| Feature | Pentium P6300 | A6-7400K |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon R5 Graphics |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
Value Analysis
The Pentium P6300 launched at $80 MSRP, while the A6-7400K debuted at $101. At current prices ($10 vs $43), the Pentium P6300 is $33 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium P6300 delivers 168.5 pts/$ vs 39.0 pts/$ for the A6-7400K — making the Pentium P6300 the 124.8% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium P6300 | A6-7400K |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $80-21% | $101 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-77% | $43 |
| Performance per Dollar | 168.5+332% | 39.0 |
| Release Date | 2011 | 2014 |
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