AMD A6-5400K

AMD A6-5400K

About processor

The AMD A6-5400K is a solid processor for budget desktop builds. With its 32 nm technology and 65W TDP, it offers a good balance of performance and energy efficiency. The integrated Radeon HD 7540D graphics provide decent visuals for everyday use and light gaming, making it a good choice for casual gamers or general multimedia users. With 2 cores and 2 threads, the A6-5400K may not be the most powerful processor on the market, but it still offers respectable performance for its price point. The Geekbench 6 Single Core score of 404 and Multi Core score of 552 indicate that it can handle everyday computing tasks with ease. However, users looking to run more demanding applications or multitasking may need to look for a more powerful option. Overall, the AMD A6-5400K is a reliable choice for those on a budget who are looking for a processor that can handle daily tasks and light gaming without breaking the bank. Its integrated graphics and respectable performance make it a worthwhile option for entry-level desktop builds.

Basic

Label Name
AMD
Platform
Desktop
Launch Date
October 2012
Model Name
?
The Intel processor number is just one of several factors - along with processor brand, system configurations, and system-level benchmarks - to be considered when choosing the right processor for your computing needs.
A6-5400K
Code Name
Trinity
Generation
A6 (Trinity)

CPU Specifications

Total Cores
?
Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).
2
Total Threads
?
Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
2
Basic Frequency
3.6 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency
?
Max Turbo Frequency is the maximum single-core frequency at which the processor is capable of operating using Intel® Turbo Boost Technology and, if present, Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 and Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost. Frequency is typically measured in gigahertz (GHz), or billion cycles per second.
up to 3.8 GHz
L1 Cache
96 KB
L2 Cache
1 MB (shared)
Multiplier
36.0x
Bus Frequency
100 MHz
CPU Socket
?
The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
AMD Socket FM2
Multiplier Unlocked
Yes
Technology
?
Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.
32 nm
TDP
65 W
PCI Express Version
?
PCI Express Revision is the supported version of the PCI Express standard. Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (or PCIe) is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard for attaching hardware devices to a computer. The different PCI Express versions support different data rates.
Gen 2
Transistors
1,303 million

Memory Specifications

Memory Type
?
Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.
DDR3
Memory Channels
?
The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
Dual-channel
ECC Memory
No

GPU Specifications

Integrated Graphics Model
?
An integrated GPU refers to the graphics core that is integrated into the CPU processor. Leveraging the processor's powerful computational capabilities and intelligent power efficiency management, it delivers outstanding graphics performance and a smooth application experience at a lower power consumption.
Radeon HD 7540D

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6
Single Core Score
404
Geekbench 6
Multi Core Score
552
Geekbench 5
Single Core Score
579
Geekbench 5
Multi Core Score
896
Passmark CPU
Single Core Score
1263
Passmark CPU
Multi Core Score
1264

Compared to Other CPU

Geekbench 6 Single Core
473 +17.1%
404
369 -8.7%
330 -18.3%
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
759 +37.5%
659 +19.4%
552
435 -21.2%
223 -59.6%
Geekbench 5 Single Core
622 +7.4%
599 +3.5%
579
562 -2.9%
541 -6.6%
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
1072 +19.6%
998 +11.4%
896
839 -6.4%
761 -15.1%
Passmark CPU Single Core
1356 +7.4%
1303 +3.2%
1263
1200 -5%
1141 -9.7%
Passmark CPU Multi Core
1530 +21%
1382 +9.3%
1264
1123 -11.2%
962 -23.9%