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  • PassMark benchmark result: 992
  • N. of physical cores: 2
  • CPU boost clock speed: 3.2 GHz
  • CPU socket: ?
  • TDP (Thermal design power): 35 W

AMD A6 4400M review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Processors category and whether it is worth buying.

4.2

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

4.2

Technical Score

10.0%

8.0

User score

Poor
4.2

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

4.1

Performance

18.0%

2.8

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

4.1

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

6.7

Power & Thermal

4.0%

7.2

Platform

1.0%

6.6

Integrated Graphics

Poor
8.0

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

Excellent
  • 6.4
    Gaming

    What it is:

    Score components:

    30.0%

    ?

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    ?

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    2.6

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    ?

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    1.0

    N. of physical cores

  • 6.6
    Video editing

    What it is:

    Score components:

    45.0%

    ?

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    1.0

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    ?

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    ?

    L3 cache

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Best prices

    N/A~ £9

Best rankings

The first number in the "Best rankings" table above indicates the product's rank among all products in our database, while the second number (in brackets) represents its rank among available products only. | The "average product" rating mentioned below reflects the median values calculated across all attributes for products within this category.

Technical Specifications of processor AMD A6 4400M

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

4.1

Performance

18.0%

2.8

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

4.1

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

6.7

Power & Thermal

4.0%

7.2

Platform

1.0%

6.6

Integrated Graphics

4.2
AMD A6 4400M has a technical score of 4.21 points, which is lower than that of 85.3% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

8.0
AMD A6 4400M has a user score of 8 points, which is higher than that of 9.4% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
1.0
AMD A6 4400M has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

4.2

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

5.9
AMD A6 4400M has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.9 points, which is lower than 82.7% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: LOW

AMD
AMD A6 4400M comes from AMD, which is less reputable than 63.7% of processor brands and on par with 34.6% of brands.
Processor type
What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.
When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: LOW

mobile
AMD A6 4400M belongs to the mobile processor class, which is more advanced than that of 7.3% of processors and equal to that of 48.6% of processors.
CPU socket
What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: LOW

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Chipset
What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.
When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: LOW

N/A
CPU architecture
What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: LOW

x86-64
AMD A6 4400M uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

2
AMD A6 4400M has 2 CPU cores, which is fewer than 79.3% of processors and equal to 20.6% of processors.
CPU threads
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

2
AMD A6 4400M offers 2 CPU threads, which is fewer than 94% of processors and equal to 5.9% of processors.
Threads per core
What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: LOW

Good value: 2

1
AMD A6 4400M offers 1 threads per core, which is fewer than 69.8% of processors and equal to 30.2% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

3.2 GHz
AMD A6 4400M reaches a boost clock of 3.2 GHz which is lower than that of 89.5% of processors and equal to that of 2% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

2 x 2.7 GHz
AMD A6 4400M has a base clock of 2x 2.7 GHz which is lower than that of 85.8% of processors and equal to that of 0.8% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <10 nm

32 nm
AMD A6 4400M uses a 32 nm process node, which is older than that of 97.7% of processors and equal to that of 2.3% of processors.
Foundry
What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: LOW

GlobalFoundries 32 nm
AMD A6 4400M is built on the GlobalFoundries 32 nm foundry process, which is less advanced than that of 98.2% of processors and equal to that of 1.8% of processors.
L3 cache
What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

0 MB
AMD A6 4400M has an L3 cache of 0 MB which is smaller than that of 93.6% of processors and equal to that of 6.4% of processors.
L2 cache
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

1 MB
AMD A6 4400M has an L2 cache of 1 MB which is smaller than that of 66.9% of processors and equal to that of 17.7% of processors.
L1 cache
What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.
When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=512 KB

96 KB
AMD A6 4400M has an L1 cache of 96 KB which is smaller than that of 98.8% of processors and equal to that of 0.5% of processors.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: LOW

Good value: DDR5

DDR3
AMD A6 4400M supports DDR DDR3, which is older than that of 86.3% of processors and equal to that of 13.7% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=4800 MHz

1600 MHz
AMD A6 4400M supports memory speeds up to 1,600 MHz, which is lower than that of 87.2% of processors and equal to 11.4% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.
When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=5600 MHz

DDR3-1600 MHz
AMD A6 4400M supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR3-1600 MHz, which is lower than that of 88.8% of processors and equal to 8.8% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.
When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=5200 MHz

N/A MHz
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=128 GB

32 GB
AMD A6 4400M supports up to 32 GB of memory, which is less than 71.9% of processors and equal to 19.5% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: LOW

yes
AMD A6 4400M includes integrated graphics. 12.4% of processors include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.
When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: LOW

Radeon HD 7520G
AMD A6 4400M uses the Radeon HD 7,520G integrated GPU, which is less advanced than that in 86.3% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=24

12
AMD A6 4400M has 12 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 62.7% of processors and equal to 9.3% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=350 MHz

497 MHz
AMD A6 4400M has an integrated GPU clock of 497 MHz which is higher than that of 78.2% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

H.264 (HW decode/encode), MPEG-2 (HW decode), VC-1 (HW decode)
AMD A6 4400M supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), MPEG-2 (HW decode), VC-1 (HW decode) media codecs, which is narrower support than 58.1% of processors and equal to 1.3% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <30 W

35 W
AMD A6 4400M has a TDP of 35 W which is lower than that of 51.9% of processors and equal to that of 14.8% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <30 W

35 W
AMD A6 4400M has a base power of 35 W which is lower than that of 52% of processors and equal to that of 15% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <50 W

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Tau (power duration limit)
What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.
When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <=28 s

N/A seconds
Configurable TDP
What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

no
AMD A6 4400M does not support configurable TDP. 52.8% of processors support configurable TDP.
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AMD A6 4400M vs the average processor

  • 27.78x cheaper
    AMD A6 4400M is cheaper than the average processor (£9 vs £250).
    AMD A6 4400M is cheaper than the average processor (£9 vs £250).£9 vs £250
  • Supports Turbo Core
    AMD A6 4400M supports Turbo Core, the average processor does not. 1% of processors support Turbo Core.
    Turbo Core 3.0
    What it is: The AMD Turbo Core generation or related boost feature family supported by the processor.
    When it matters: When you want a rough sense of how the chip handles short-term clock boosts, especially within older AMD product generations.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD A6 4400M supports Turbo Core, the average processor does not. 1% of processors support Turbo Core.3.0 vs 2.0
  • 22.2% lower base power
    AMD A6 4400M has a lower base power draw than the average processor (35 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
    When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <30 W

    AMD A6 4400M has a lower base power draw than the average processor (35 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.35 W vs 45 W
  • 1 more supported displays
    AMD A6 4400M has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
    What it is: The maximum number of displays the processor can drive at once.
    When it matters: When you plan a multi-monitor setup with integrated graphics.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: 4

    AMD A6 4400M has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.4 vs 3
  • Supports Turbo Core
    AMD A6 4400M supports Turbo Core, the average processor does not. 1% of processors support Turbo Core.
  • 1 more supported displays
    AMD A6 4400M has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
  • 22.2% lower base power
    AMD A6 4400M has a lower base power draw than the average processor (35 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.

Total
Overall
Performance
Integrated Graphics
Power & Thermal
  • 8 older release date
    AMD A6 4400M has an older release date than the average processor (2012 vs 2020).
    May 2012
  • No crypto acceleration
    AMD A6 4400M does not include crypto acceleration, the average processor does. 0% of processors include crypto acceleration.
  • 90.6% lower PassMark score
    AMD A6 4400M has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (992 vs 10,572.5). The average processor scores 10,572.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    AMD A6 4400M has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 59.5% weaker single-core performance
    AMD A6 4400M has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,012 vs 2,500). The average processor scores 2,500 in PassMark single-core.
  • 78.7% lower single-core score
    AMD A6 4400M has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (313 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 25.6% lower boost clock
    AMD A6 4400M has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.2 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 6 fewer CPU threads
    AMD A6 4400M has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (2 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • lower base clock
    AMD A6 4400M has a lower base clock than the average processor (2x 2.7 GHz vs 4x 3.3 GHz).
  • No multithreading support
    AMD A6 4400M does not support multithreading, the average processor does. 74.2% of processors support multithreading.
  • 1 fewer threads per core
    AMD A6 4400M has fewer threads per core than the average processor (1 vs 2). The average processor offers 2 threads per core.
  • 37.5% lower bus transfer rate
    AMD A6 4400M has a lower bus transfer rate than the average processor (5 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor offers bus transfer rate of 8 GT/s.
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    AMD A6 4400M uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Trinity vs Kaby Lake).
  • 2.67x larger process node
    AMD A6 4400M has a higher process node than the average processor (32 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • 75% smaller L1 cache
    AMD A6 4400M has a lower L1 cache than the average processor (96 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
  • 39% larger die size
    AMD A6 4400M has a higher die size than the average processor (246 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².
  • 60% smaller L2 cache
    AMD A6 4400M has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (1 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • 73.7% fewer transistors
    AMD A6 4400M has fewer transistors than the average processor (1.3 billion vs 4.95 billion). The average processor has 4.95 billion transistors.
  • Less advanced foundry
    AMD A6 4400M uses a less advanced foundry process than the average processor (GlobalFoundries 32 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
  • Older DDR support
    AMD A6 4400M supports an older DDR generation than the average processor (DDR3 vs DDR4).
  • 44.1% lower memory bandwidth
    AMD A6 4400M has a lower memory bandwidth than the average processor (25.6 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
  • 45.4% lower memory speed
    AMD A6 4400M has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (1,600 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • Older PCIe version
    AMD A6 4400M supports an older PCIe version than the average processor (2 vs 3.0).
  • lower JEDEC memory speed
    AMD A6 4400M has a lower JEDEC memory speed than the average processor (DDR3-1600 MHz vs DDR4-3200 MHz). The average processor supports JEDEC memory speed of DDR4-3200 MHz.
  • 50% less memory capacity
    AMD A6 4400M has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average processor (32 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
  • Narrower media codec support
    AMD A6 4400M supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (H.264 (HW decode/encode), MPEG-2 (HW decode), VC-1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
  • Inferior integrated GPU
    AMD A6 4400M uses an inferior integrated GPU to the average processor (Radeon HD 7,520G vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
  • 50% fewer GPU execution units
    AMD A6 4400M has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (12 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
  • No configurable TDP
    AMD A6 4400M does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does. 52.8% of processors support configurable TDP.
  • 90.6% lower PassMark score
    AMD A6 4400M has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (992 vs 10,572.5). The average processor scores 10,572.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    What it is: A benchmark score that gives a broad idea of overall processor performance.
    When it matters: When you want a quick overall performance comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >19000

    AMD A6 4400M has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (992 vs 10,572.5). The average processor scores 10,572.5 in PassMark benchmark.992 vs 10,572.5
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    AMD A6 4400M has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
    When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 8+

    AMD A6 4400M has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.2 vs 6
  • 59.5% weaker single-core performance
    AMD A6 4400M has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,012 vs 2,500). The average processor scores 2,500 in PassMark single-core.
    What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >3200

    AMD A6 4400M has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,012 vs 2,500). The average processor scores 2,500 in PassMark single-core.1,012 vs 2,500
  • 78.7% lower single-core score
    AMD A6 4400M has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (313 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects single-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you care about snappy everyday performance in lighter apps, browsing, office work, or tasks that do not scale well across many cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >2000

    AMD A6 4400M has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (313 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.313 vs 1,471
  • 25.6% lower boost clock
    AMD A6 4400M has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.2 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
    When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4.7 GHz

    AMD A6 4400M has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.2 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.3.2 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    AMD A6 4400M uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Trinity vs Kaby Lake).
    What it is: The internal core-design codename used for this processor generation.
    When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs at a deeper design level and want to identify the exact architecture behind marketing names.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD A6 4400M uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Trinity vs Kaby Lake).Trinity vs Kaby Lake
  • 2.67x larger process node
    AMD A6 4400M has a higher process node than the average processor (32 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
    When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <10 nm

    AMD A6 4400M has a higher process node than the average processor (32 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.32 nm vs 12 nm
  • 6 fewer CPU threads
    AMD A6 4400M has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (2 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
    When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 16+

    AMD A6 4400M has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (2 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.2 vs 8
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Platform
Performance
Cache & Architecture
Memory & PCIe
Integrated Graphics
Power & Thermal

Graphic comparison of AMD A6 4400M and other processors

Attribute category
Attribute

What it is: An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.

Pros

  • Low base power (35 W)
  • Rich instruction set support (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, F16C, FMA3, FMA4, AES, XOP, AMD-V)
  • Low price
  • Low TDP (35 W)
  • Modern CPU architecture (x86-64)
  • Low TJ Max (100 °C)
  • Modern Turbo Core support (3)
  • Supports virtualization
  • Low CPU temperature (100 °C)
  • Includes integrated graphics

Cons

  • Low PassMark score (992)
  • Low single-core score (313)
  • Low PassMark single-core score (1)
  • Low core count (2)
  • Low boost clock (3.2 GHz)
  • Low thread count (2)
  • Older microarchitecture (Trinity)
  • Small L3 cache (0 MB)
  • Older process node (32 nm)
  • Less L3 cache per core (0 MB/core)

Third-party reviews

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The AMD A6-4400M is a 2012 Trinity-based entry-level dual-core processor designed for laptops, offering a 32nm Piledriver architecture with speeds ranging from 2.7 GHz up to 3.2 GHz. It features an integrated Radeon HD 7520G GPU that outperforms Intel HD 3000 graphics, alongside support for AVX and AES instructions, making it decent for basic office tasks and web browsing. However,...Read more

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The AMD A6-4400M is a 2012 dual-core, 35W mobile processor based on the Trinity architecture, operating between 2.7 GHz and 3.2 GHz. It serves as a budget-oriented chip with integrated Radeon HD 7520G graphics, designed for entry-level, larger notebooks. While providing decent multimedia capabilities and 44% faster single-thread performance than its predecessor, the 32nm chip faces...Read more

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The AMD A6-4400M is a 2012 dual-core Trinity notebook processor designed for basic tasks, featuring a 2.7 GHz base clock and AVX/AES instruction set support for enhanced single-threaded efficiency. Key pros include the integrated Radeon HD 7520G graphics, which outperformed Intel's HD 3000 and matched HD 4000 for light gaming, combined with an efficient 35W TDP for standard laptops....Read more

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The AMD Radeon HD 7520G, launched in 2012 within Trinity A6-series APUs, is an integrated graphics solution utilizing the VLIW4 architecture and 32nm process, featuring 192 shaders with a 496-686 MHz core speed. It operates without dedicated VRAM, relying entirely on system RAM, which makes its performance highly dependent on memory speed and channel configuration. Classified as...Read more

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The AMD A6-4400M is a 2012 Trinity-based entry-level dual-core processor designed for laptops, offering a 32nm Piledriver architecture with speeds ranging from 2.7 GHz up to 3.2 GHz. It features an integrated Radeon HD 7520G GPU that outperforms Intel HD 3000 graphics, alongside support for AVX and AES instructions, making it decent for basic office tasks and web browsing. However,...Read more

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The AMD A6-4400M is a 2012 dual-core, 35W mobile processor based on the Trinity architecture, operating between 2.7 GHz and 3.2 GHz. It serves as a budget-oriented chip with integrated Radeon HD 7520G graphics, designed for entry-level, larger notebooks. While providing decent multimedia capabilities and 44% faster single-thread performance than its predecessor, the 32nm chip faces...Read more

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The AMD A6-4400M is a 2012 dual-core Trinity notebook processor designed for basic tasks, featuring a 2.7 GHz base clock and AVX/AES instruction set support for enhanced single-threaded efficiency. Key pros include the integrated Radeon HD 7520G graphics, which outperformed Intel's HD 3000 and matched HD 4000 for light gaming, combined with an efficient 35W TDP for standard laptops....Read more

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The AMD Radeon HD 7520G, launched in 2012 within Trinity A6-series APUs, is an integrated graphics solution utilizing the VLIW4 architecture and 32nm process, featuring 192 shaders with a 496-686 MHz core speed. It operates without dedicated VRAM, relying entirely on system RAM, which makes its performance highly dependent on memory speed and channel configuration. Classified as...Read more

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