CPU
GPU
Xeon 5140
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 Xeon 5140 is positioned at rank 961 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 Xeon 5140
Performance Per Dollar A6-3400M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 5140 | A6-3400M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Woodcrest (2006) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 5140 | A6-3400M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Xeon 5140 and A6-3400M
Xeon 5140
The Xeon 5140 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Junho 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the Woodcrest (2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.33 GHz, with boost up to 2.33 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 1,235 points. Launch price was $15.
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 Xeon 5140 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A6-3400M offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A6-3400M has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.33 GHz on the Xeon 5140 versus 2.3 GHz on the A6-3400M — a 1.3% clock advantage for the Xeon 5140 (base: 2.33 GHz vs 1.4 GHz). The Xeon 5140 uses the Woodcrest (2006) architecture (65 nm), while the A6-3400M uses Llano (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 5140 scores 1,235 against the A6-3400M's 1,223 — a 1% lead for the Xeon 5140. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Xeon 5140 | A6-3400M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.33 GHz+1% | 2.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.33 GHz+66% | 1.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+300% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 32 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Woodcrest (2006) | Llano (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 1,235 | 1,223 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 218 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon 5140 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A6-3400M uses FS1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon 5140 | A6-3400M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA771 | FS1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon 5140) / AMD-V (A6-3400M). The A6-3400M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6520G), while the Xeon 5140 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A6-3400M targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: A6-3400M rivals Core i3-2310M.
| Feature | Xeon 5140 | A6-3400M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon HD 6520G |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Budget Laptop |
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