AMD A6-9400

AMD A6-9400

About processor

The AMD A6-9400 processor is a solid choice for budget-conscious consumers looking for a reliable and efficient processor for their desktops. With a 28nm technology and a TDP of 65W, it offers decent performance without consuming too much power. The A6-9400 features 2 cores and 2 threads, making it suitable for everyday tasks such as web browsing, office work, and light photo editing. It may struggle with more demanding tasks like gaming and video editing, but for the average user, it should provide enough power to meet their needs. One of the standout features of the A6-9400 is its integrated graphics model, the Radeon R5. This provides a decent level of graphical performance for a budget processor, allowing for some light gaming and multimedia consumption without the need for a dedicated graphics card. Overall, the AMD A6-9400 is a solid choice for those looking for a budget-friendly processor that offers good enough performance for everyday tasks. While it may not be the most powerful or feature-rich processor on the market, it provides excellent value for its price point.

Basic

Label Name
AMD
Platform
Desktop
Launch Date
March 2019
Model Name
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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.
A6-9400
Code Name
Bristol Ridge

CPU Specifications

Total Cores
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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
3.4 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 3.7 GHz
L1 Cache
160 KB
L2 Cache
1 MB (shared)
CPU Socket
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The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
AMD Socket AM4
Technology
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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.
28 nm
TDP
65 W
Max. Operating Temperature
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Junction Temperature is the maximum temperature allowed at the processor die.
90°C
PCI Express Version
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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 3, 8 Lanes (CPU only)

Memory Specifications

Memory Type
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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.
DDR4
Memory Channels
?
The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
Dual-channel

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 R5

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5
Single Core Score
475
Geekbench 5
Multi Core Score
817
Passmark CPU
Single Core Score
1664
Passmark CPU
Multi Core Score
2717

Compared to Other CPU

Geekbench 5 Single Core
507 +6.7%
492 +3.6%
475
456 -4%
440 -7.4%
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
971 +18.8%
876 +7.2%
817
725 -11.3%
623 -23.7%
Passmark CPU Single Core
1715 +3.1%
1694 +1.8%
1664
1631 -2%
1600 -3.8%
Passmark CPU Multi Core
3053 +12.4%
2902 +6.8%
2717
2574 -5.3%
2349 -13.5%