Core i5-4400E vs A9-9420

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Aggregate performance score

A9-9420
2016
2 cores / 2 threads, 15 Watt
0.97
Core i5-4400E
2013
2 cores / 4 threads, 37 Watt
2.10
+116%

i5-4400E outperforms A9-9420 by a whopping 116% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A9-9420 and Core i5-4400E processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking23971800
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesAMD Bristol RidgeIntel Core i5
Architecture codenameStoney Ridge (2016−2019)Haswell (2013−2015)
Release date31 May 2016 (8 years ago)1 October 2013 (10 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$266
Current price$440 $1280 (4.8x MSRP)

Detailed specifications

A9-9420 and Core i5-4400E 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)
Threads24
Base clock speed3 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz3.3 GHz
L1 cache160 KB128 KB
L2 cache1 MB (shared)512 KB
L3 cacheno data3 MB
Chip lithography28 nm22 nm
Die size125 mm2130 mm2
Maximum core temperature90 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)74 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,200 million960 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on A9-9420 and Core i5-4400E 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
SocketFT4FCBGA1364
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt37 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A9-9420 and Core i5-4400E. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsSingle-Channel DDR4-2133, Virtualization,no data
AES-NI++
FMA+no data
AVX++
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A9-9420 and Core i5-4400E are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A9-9420 and Core i5-4400E. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR3

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardRadeon R5Intel HD Graphics 4600

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A9-9420 and Core i5-4400E.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes8no 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.

A9-9420 0.97
i5-4400E 2.10
+116%

Core i5-4400E outperforms A9-9420 by 116% based on our aggregate benchmark results.


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.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

A9-9420 1501
i5-4400E 3251
+117%

Core i5-4400E outperforms A9-9420 by 117% in Passmark.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.97 2.10
Recency 31 May 2016 1 October 2013
Threads 2 4
Chip lithography 28 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 37 Watt

The Core i5-4400E is our recommended choice as it beats the A9-9420 in performance tests.


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