AMD A6-7400K
AMD processor specifications and benchmark scores
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AMDAMD A6-7400K Specifications
A6-7400K Core Configuration
Processing cores and threading
The AMD A6-7400K features 2 physical cores and 2 threads, which directly impacts multi-threaded performance in CPU benchmarks. More cores allow the processor to handle parallel workloads efficiently, improving performance in video editing, 3D rendering, and multitasking scenarios. Thread count determines how many simultaneous tasks the CPU can process, with higher thread counts benefiting productivity applications and content creation workflows.
A6-7400K Clock Speeds
Base and boost frequencies
Clock speed is a critical factor in A6-7400K benchmark performance, measured in GHz. The base clock represents the guaranteed operating frequency, while the boost clock indicates maximum single-core performance under optimal conditions. Higher clock speeds translate to faster single-threaded performance, which is essential for gaming and applications that don't fully utilize multiple cores. The A6-7400K by AMD can dynamically adjust its frequency based on workload and thermal headroom.
AMD's A6-7400K Cache Hierarchy
L1, L2, L3 cache sizes
Cache memory is ultra-fast storage built directly into the A6-7400K processor die. L1 cache provides the fastest access for frequently used data, while L2 and L3 caches offer progressively larger storage with slightly higher latency. Larger cache sizes significantly improve CPU benchmark scores by reducing memory access times. The A6-7400K's cache configuration is optimized for both gaming performance and productivity workloads, minimizing data fetch delays during intensive computations.
Steamroller Architecture & Process
Manufacturing and design details
The AMD A6-7400K is built on AMD's 28 nm manufacturing process, which determines power efficiency and thermal characteristics. Smaller process nodes allow for more transistors in the same space, enabling higher performance per watt. The architecture defines how the processor handles instructions and manages data flow, directly impacting benchmark results across different workload types. Modern CPU architectures like the one in A6-7400K incorporate advanced branch prediction and out-of-order execution for optimal performance.
Steamroller Instruction Set Features
Supported CPU instructions and extensions
The A6-7400K by AMD supports various instruction set extensions that enable optimized performance for specific workloads. SIMD instructions like SSE and AVX accelerate multimedia, scientific computing, and AI workloads by processing multiple data points simultaneously. Features like AES-NI provide hardware-accelerated encryption, while AVX-512 (if supported) enables advanced vector processing for data centers and high-performance computing. These instruction sets are critical for software compatibility and performance in modern applications.
Power & Thermal
TDP and power specifications
The AMD A6-7400K has a TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 65W, indicating the cooling solution required for sustained operation. TDP affects both system power consumption and the type of cooler needed. Lower TDP processors are ideal for compact builds and laptops, while higher TDP chips typically offer better sustained performance in demanding CPU benchmarks. Understanding power requirements helps ensure your system can deliver consistent performance without thermal throttling.
AMD Socket FM2+ Platform & Socket
Compatibility information
The A6-7400K uses the AMD Socket FM2+ socket, which determines motherboard compatibility. Choosing the right platform is essential for building a system around this processor. The socket type also influences available features like PCIe lanes, memory support, and upgrade paths. When comparing CPU benchmarks, ensure you're looking at processors compatible with your existing or planned motherboard to make informed purchasing decisions.
AMD Socket FM2+ Memory Support
RAM compatibility and speeds
Memory support specifications for the A6-7400K define which RAM types and speeds are compatible. Faster memory can significantly improve CPU benchmark performance, especially in memory-intensive applications and gaming. The memory controller integrated into the A6-7400K determines maximum supported speeds and channels. Dual-channel or quad-channel memory configurations can double or quadruple memory bandwidth, providing noticeable performance gains in content creation and scientific workloads.
AMD's A6-7400K Integrated Graphics
Built-in GPU specifications
The AMD A6-7400K includes integrated graphics, eliminating the need for a dedicated GPU in basic computing scenarios. Integrated graphics are ideal for office productivity, video playback, and light gaming. While not designed for demanding GPU benchmarks, the iGPU in the A6-7400K provides hardware video encoding and decoding capabilities. This makes the processor suitable for compact builds, HTPCs, and systems where power efficiency is prioritized over gaming performance.
Product Information
Release and pricing details
The AMD A6-7400K is manufactured by AMD and represents their commitment to delivering competitive CPU performance. Understanding the release date and pricing helps contextualize benchmark comparisons with other processors from the same generation. Launch pricing provides a baseline for evaluating value, though street prices often differ. Whether you're building a new system or upgrading, the A6-7400K by AMD offers a specific balance of performance, features, and cost within AMD's product lineup.
About AMD A6-7400K
The AMD A6-7400K is a 2-core, 2-thread desktop processor from the Kaveri generation, built by GlobalFoundries on a 28 nm Steamroller process. It runs at a 3.50 GHz base clock and a 3.90 GHz boost clock, has a 65W TDP, and integrates Radeon R5 graphics. Its average benchmark score is 489, which places it at the 8th percentile among all CPUs. In Geekbench, the processor records 405 in the single-core test and 573 in the multi-core test. The nearest rivals in the database all sit within a few points of the 489 average, with average scores of 489, 491, 493, and 484.
How It Compares
The average benchmark score of 489 is the reference point for the nearest-rival comparison. The AMD Phenom II X3 B73 records the same average score of 489. The deltaPct value of 0.1 puts the A6-7400K nominally ahead of this rival, but the aggregate data is effectively a tie.
The Intel Core i3-2120T has an average score of 491. The deltaPct of -0.4 indicates that the A6-7400K trails the Intel part by 0.4% in the averaged benchmark metric. It is a narrow gap, but it does place the AMD processor just behind this rival in the ordering.
The AMD PRO A6-9500E posts the highest average score in the immediate rival group at 493. The deltaPct of -0.9 shows that the A6-7400K is 0.9% behind this AMD part. That is the largest negative delta in the rival list.
The Intel Celeron G1840T has the lowest rival average score at 484. The deltaPct of 0.9 means the A6-7400K is 0.9% ahead of the Celeron. Again, the margin is small, but it is the clearest positive comparison in the set.
Taken together, the four comparisons place the A6-7400K in a tightly packed band around the 489 average. The 8th percentile overall reinforces that this band sits in the lower part of the CPU performance database.
Power and Thermals
The A6-7400K has a TDP of 65. That is the only power figure in the data, and it defines the thermal class for this processor. A 65W TDP is a moderate envelope, well removed from the high-power tier. The physical die is built on GlobalFoundries' 28 nm process, with 2,411 million transistors and a 245 square millimeter die size. The integrated Radeon R5 graphics are part of the same package, but the data gives no separate power breakdown for the graphics block.
The 65W rating implies a conventional desktop cooling solution rather than an exotic one. The processor also has a locked multiplier: the multiplierUnlocked field is false. That means the base and boost clocks of 3.50 GHz and 3.90 GHz are the operating points that the cooling solution must handle. Because the CPU is end-of-life and the data does not list a bundled cooler, the 65W TDP remains the primary thermal specification for planning a build.
Who Should Consider It
Benchmark results indicate that the A6-7400K is positioned for light single-threaded and limited two-thread workloads. The Geekbench single-core score is 405, while the multi-core score is 573. With 2 cores and 2 threads, the multi-core score represents the combined output of both cores; there are no additional logical threads to improve parallelism.
For gaming, the integrated Radeon R5 graphics mean a display output is available without a separate graphics card, but the 573 multi-core score is not high. Games or gaming-adjacent workloads that depend on more than two threads will not have the CPU throughput to draw on. The 405 single-core score is the stronger reference for less thread-hungry applications.
For content creation, the picture is similar. Heavy rendering and encoding tasks are typically multithreaded, and a processor at the 8th percentile overall is not well suited to that workload class. The 1 MB shared L2 cache and 128 KB L1 cache are modest, and no L3 cache is listed. The 573 multi-core score is the practical ceiling for applications that can use both cores.
For office and general desktop use, the A6-7400K is more plausible. The 3.50 GHz base clock and 3.90 GHz boost clock provide reasonable responsiveness for tasks that do not scale beyond one thread, and the integrated Radeon R5 graphics cover basic display needs. Because the production status is end-of-life, this processor is best considered for an existing AMD Socket FM2+ system rather than a new platform.
Platform and Compatibility
The A6-7400K uses the AMD Socket FM2+ socket. Memory support is DDR3 in a dual-channel configuration, with a listed memory bandwidth of 29.9 GB/s. ECC memory is not supported, which excludes the platform from memory-integrity workloads. PCIe support is Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU only. The multiplier is not unlocked, so the data does not support multiplier-based overclocking on this part.
The release date in the data is 2014-07-30, and the production status is end-of-life. For an upgrade path, the board socket is FM2+, but the data lists no other FM2+ processors in the nearest rival set. The platform's upgrade ceiling is therefore constrained to whatever FM2+ ecosystem the user already has. The integrated Radeon R5 graphics are included on the package, so the CPU does not require a discrete GPU purely for basic display operation. The absence of ECC support and the presence of only two cores and two threads make the platform a legacy-oriented fit.
FAQ
Q: What socket does the AMD A6-7400K use?
A: It uses the AMD Socket FM2+ socket.
Q: How many cores and threads does it have?
A: It has 2 cores and 2 threads.
Q: What integrated graphics does it include?
A: It includes Radeon R5 integrated graphics.
Q: What is the TDP of the A6-7400K?
A: The TDP is 65.
Q: Does it support ECC memory?
A: No, ECC memory is not supported.
Q: What are its Geekbench scores?
A: It scores 405 in Geekbench single-core and 573 in Geekbench multi-core.
Single-Thread vs Multi-Thread Behavior
The Geekbench single-core score of 405 and multi-core score of 573 are the two key performance metrics for this processor. The multi-core score is higher, which is expected for a 2-core part, but the thread count equals the core count at 2 threads. That means the multi-core result is generated by two threads, not by any form of extra logical-thread scaling.
For software that primarily uses one thread, the 405 score is the relevant number. For software that can use both cores, the 573 score applies. The gap between the two scores shows that the second core adds measurable aggregate throughput, but the overall level remains low by global standards.
The 8th percentile position among all CPUs and the average benchmark score of 489 place this part near several rivals that are similarly limited. The Phenom II X3 B73, Core i3-2120T, PRO A6-9500E, and Celeron G1840T all sit within a narrow range around the A6-7400K in average score. The single-thread versus multi-thread split therefore does not rescue the part from its low overall position; it just clarifies that the best use case is single-thread-focused or lightly threaded work. The 128 KB L1 cache and 1 MB shared L2 cache are the only cache data listed, and no L3 cache is present, so workloads that depend on large shared caches will not find support in the data.
Detailed benchmark scores and charts for the AMD A6-7400K are below.
Benchmark Scores
geekbench_multicoreSource
Geekbench multi-core tests AMD A6-7400K across real-world workloads including image processing, machine learning, and data compression. All available threads are utilized to measure parallel performance. Higher scores indicate better capability in multitasking and content creation.
Top 5 Performers
Top 5 PerformersNearby Performers
Nearby Performersgeekbench_singlecoreSource
Geekbench single-core measures how fast one thread of AMD A6-7400K can process tasks like web browsing and document editing. This score correlates with how snappy the system feels during normal use. Many applications still depend primarily on single-thread performance.
Top 5 Performers
Nearby Performers
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