AMD A6-5400K 2 Cores 3.6 GHz Processor
* PC Pro Guide may earn a small commission when you buy through links on our site. (Affiliate disclosure)
* Prices and availability can change without notice. The price and stock status displayed on Amazon at the time you complete your purchase are the ones that apply.
Description
AMD A6-5400K is a dual-core 3.6 GHz (up to 3.8 GHz Turbo) FM2 APU with an unlocked multiplier and Radeon HD 7540D graphics, ideal for budget desktops and HTPCs. Built on 32 nm “Trinity,” it offers UVD3 video decode, 65 W TDP, and dual-channel DDR3 up to 1866 MT/s. It handles office tasks, web browsing, and smooth 1080p playback, and can run older/esports-era games at low settings. Pair with A55/A75/A85X motherboards and fast dual-channel memory.
- Cores/Threads: 2/2
- Base/Turbo Clock: 3.6 / 3.8 GHz
- Unlocked: Yes (K-series)
- iGPU: Radeon HD 7540D (DX11, UVD3)
- Memory: Dual-channel DDR3 (up to ~1866 MT/s)
- Socket/Chipsets: FM2; A55/A75/A85X
- TDP: 65 W
- PCIe: 2.0
- Best for: Office, web, 1080p media, retro/light esports
Specifications
| CPU Architecture | Trinity |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | FM2 |
| Core / Thread Count | 2 / 2 |
| Base / Turbo Clock | 3.6 GHz |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 W |
| Cache Levels (L1/L2/L3) | |
| Integrated GPU | Radeon HD 7540D |
| Stock Cooler | Yes |
| Memory Compatibility | |
| PCI Express (PCIe) | |
| Supported Chipsets |
Price History (last 12 months)
Plots available price points within the past 12 months.
Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)
| Processor | Relative Performance | % / Score |
|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i9-14900KS • 3.2 GHz |
|
100% / 909 |
| Intel Core i9-14900 • 2 GHz |
|
99% / 903 |
| Intel Core i9-14900F • 2 GHz |
|
99% / 903 |
| Intel Core i9-13900KS • 3 GHz |
|
99% / 902 |
| Intel Core i9-13900K • 3 GHz |
|
96% / 877 |
| Intel Core i9-13900KF • 3 GHz |
|
96% / 877 |
| Intel Core i9-13900 • 2 GHz |
|
96% / 872 |
| Intel Core i9-13900F • 2 GHz |
|
96% / 872 |
| AMD Ryzen 7 9700X • 3.8 GHz |
|
95% / 866 |
| AMD Ryzen 5 9600X • 3.9 GHz |
|
94% / 853 |
| AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D • 4.7 GHz |
|
90% / 820 |
| Intel Core i7-13700K • 3.4 GHz |
|
90% / 815 |
| Intel Core i7-13700KF • 3.4 GHz |
|
90% / 815 |
| AMD Ryzen 9 7950X • 4.5 GHz |
|
87% / 793 |
| AMD Ryzen 9 7900X • 4.7 GHz |
|
86% / 781 |
| Intel Core i5-13600K • 3.5 GHz |
|
85% / 775 |
| Intel Core i5-13600KF • 3.5 GHz |
|
85% / 775 |
| AMD Ryzen 7 7700X • 4.5 GHz |
|
85% / 773 |
| AMD Ryzen 9 7900 • 3.6 GHz |
|
84% / 764 |
| AMD Ryzen 5 7600X • 4.7 GHz |
|
83% / 759 |
Showing up to 20 CPUs • Bars scaled to the best single-core score (100%).
Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)
| Processor | Relative Performance | % / Score |
|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i9-14900KS • 3.2 GHz |
|
100% / 15599 |
| Intel Core i9-13900KS • 3 GHz |
|
99% / 15432 |
| Intel Core i9-13900K • 3 GHz |
|
98% / 15350 |
| Intel Core i9-13900KF • 3 GHz |
|
98% / 15350 |
| AMD Ryzen 9 7950X • 4.5 GHz |
|
97% / 15120 |
| Intel Core i9-14900 • 2 GHz |
|
82% / 12840 |
| Intel Core i9-14900F • 2 GHz |
|
82% / 12840 |
| Intel Core i9-13900 • 2 GHz |
|
79% / 12375 |
| Intel Core i9-13900F • 2 GHz |
|
79% / 12375 |
| Intel Core i7-13700K • 3.4 GHz |
|
76% / 11831 |
| Intel Core i7-13700KF • 3.4 GHz |
|
76% / 11831 |
| AMD Ryzen 9 7900X • 4.7 GHz |
|
74% / 11572 |
| AMD Ryzen 9 7900 • 3.6 GHz |
|
71% / 11088 |
| AMD Ryzen 9 5950X • 3.4 GHz |
|
67% / 10428 |
| Intel Core i5-13600K • 3.5 GHz |
|
60% / 9329 |
| Intel Core i5-13600KF • 3.5 GHz |
|
60% / 9329 |
| AMD Ryzen 9 3950X • 3.5 GHz |
|
59% / 9148 |
| AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D • 4.7 GHz |
|
58% / 9072 |
| AMD Ryzen 7 9700X • 3.8 GHz |
|
57% / 8890 |
| AMD Ryzen 9 5900X • 3.7 GHz |
|
54% / 8491 |
Showing up to 20 CPUs • Bars scaled to the best multi-core score (100%).
