A6-9400 vs A10-7800

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Aggregate performance score

A10-7800
2014
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
2.02
+18.1%
A6-9400
2019
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
1.71

A10-7800 outperforms A6-9400 by a moderate 18% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A10-7800 and A6-9400 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking19272054
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency2.942.49
Architecture codenameKaveri (2014−2015)Bristol Ridge (2016−2019)
Release date31 July 2014 (10 years ago)16 March 2019 (5 years ago)

Detailed specifications

A10-7800 and A6-9400 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads42
Base clock speed3.5 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz3.7 GHz
L1 cache256 KB160K
L2 cache4096 KB1 MB (shared)
Chip lithography28 nm28 nm
Die size245 mm2250 mm2
Maximum core temperature71 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)74 °Cno data
Number of transistors2,411 million3,100 million
64 bit support++

Compatibility

Information on A10-7800 and A6-9400 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFM2+AM4
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A10-7800 and A6-9400. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA++
AVX++
FRTC+-
FreeSync+-
DualGraphics+-
TrueAudio+-
PowerNow+-
PowerGating+-
Out-of-band client management+-
VirusProtect+-
HSA+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A10-7800 and A6-9400 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
IOMMU 2.0+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A10-7800 and A6-9400. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-2133DDR4-2400
Max memory channels2no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon R7 GraphicsRadeon R5
iGPU core count8no data
จำนวนพาธไลน์512no data
Enduro+-
Switchable graphics+-
UVD+-
VCE+-

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of A10-7800 and A6-9400 integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics API support

APIs supported by A10-7800 and A6-9400 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXDirectX® 12no data
Vulkan+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A10-7800 and A6-9400.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes168

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

A10-7800 2.02
+18.1%
A6-9400 1.71

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

A10-7800 3210
+18.1%
A6-9400 2717

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.02 1.71
Recency 31 July 2014 16 March 2019
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 4 2

A10-7800 has a 18.1% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

A6-9400, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 4 years.

The A10-7800 is our recommended choice as it beats the A6-9400 in performance tests.


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