GX-210JA vs A6-5400K

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Aggregate performance score

A6-5400K
2012
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.80
+400%
GX-210JA
2013
2 cores / 2 threads, 6 Watt
0.16

A6-5400K outperforms GX-210JA by a whopping 400% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A6-5400K and GX-210JA processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking26173305
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataAMD
Power efficiency1.162.52
Architecture codenameTrinity (2012−2013)Temash (2013)
Release date2 October 2012 (12 years ago)23 May 2013 (11 years ago)

Detailed specifications

A6-5400K and GX-210JA 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 cores2 (Dual-core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads22
Base clock speed3.6 GHzno data
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz1 GHz
L1 cache128 KB (per core)128 KB
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1 MB
L3 cache0 KBno data
Chip lithography32 nm28 nm
Die size246 mm2no data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)70 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,178 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on A6-5400K and GX-210JA 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 configuration1no data
SocketFM2FT3 BGA
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt6 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A6-5400K and GX-210JA. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno data86x SSE (1, 2, 3, 3S, 4.1, 4.2, 4A),-64, AES, AVX
AES-NI-+
AVX-+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A6-5400K and GX-210JA are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A6-5400K and GX-210JA. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardRadeon HD 7540Dno data

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.

A6-5400K 0.80
+400%
GX-210JA 0.16

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.

A6-5400K 1275
+414%
GX-210JA 248

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.80 0.16
Recency 2 October 2012 23 May 2013
Chip lithography 32 nm 28 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 6 Watt

A6-5400K has a 400% higher aggregate performance score.

GX-210JA, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 7 months, a 14.3% more advanced lithography process, and 983.3% lower power consumption.

The A6-5400K is our recommended choice as it beats the GX-210JA in performance tests.

Note that A6-5400K is a desktop processor while GX-210JA is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between A6-5400K and GX-210JA, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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