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AMD A10-7400P with Radeon R6 Graphics vs AMD A6-5200M with Radeon HD 8400: Comparison
What is the difference between A10-7400P with Radeon R6 Graphics and A6-5200M with Radeon HD 8400?
The first real difference is p-core base clock: A10-7400P with Radeon R6 Graphics 2.5 GHz against A6-5200M with Radeon HD 8400 2.0 GHz. L2 cache runs the same way, 4 MB on the A10-7400P with Radeon R6 Graphics versus 2 MB on the A6-5200M with Radeon HD 8400, another win for A10-7400P with Radeon R6 Graphics. Release year is not the same on both, 2014 on the A10-7400P with Radeon R6 Graphics versus 2013 on the A6-5200M with Radeon HD 8400. Igpu is not the same on both, AMD Radeon R6 Graphics on the A10-7400P with Radeon R6 Graphics versus AMD Radeon HD 8400 on the A6-5200M with Radeon HD 8400. They differ on base power too, 35 W on the A10-7400P with Radeon R6 Graphics versus 25 W on the A6-5200M with Radeon HD 8400.
Who each one is for
The A10-7400P with Radeon R6 Graphics suits A-Series platform upgrades or repairs and budget legacy builds, though it is the wrong buy for modern gaming or productivity workloads and new builds. Buy the A6-5200M with Radeon HD 8400 for A-Series platform upgrades or repairs and budget legacy builds, though it is not built for modern gaming or productivity workloads and new builds.
Where the two are identical
The common ground is wider than the gap: total cores, performance cores, efficiency cores, total threads and integrated graphics are identical here. They match on 3 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the A10-7400P with Radeon R6 Graphics and A6-5200M with Radeon HD 8400 differ on tdp?
Yes. TDP reads 35 W on the A10-7400P with Radeon R6 Graphics versus 25 W on the A6-5200M with Radeon HD 8400.
Is the Market Segment the same on the A10-7400P with Radeon R6 Graphics and A6-5200M with Radeon HD 8400?
It is. Both are listed at Laptop, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Form Factor
- AMD A10-7400P with Radeon R6 Graphics
- Laptops
- AMD A6-5200M with Radeon HD 8400
- Laptop
Codename
- AMD A10-7400P with Radeon R6 Graphics
- Kaveri
- AMD A6-5200M with Radeon HD 8400
- Kabini
Release Year
- AMD A10-7400P with Radeon R6 Graphics
- 2014
- AMD A6-5200M with Radeon HD 8400
- 2013
TDP
- AMD A10-7400P with Radeon R6 Graphics
- 35 W
- AMD A6-5200M with Radeon HD 8400
- 25 W
iGPU
- AMD A10-7400P with Radeon R6 Graphics
- AMD Radeon R6 Graphics (6 cores, up to 654 MHz)
- AMD A6-5200M with Radeon HD 8400
- AMD Radeon HD 8400
Market Segment
- AMD A10-7400P with Radeon R6 Graphics
- Laptop
- AMD A6-5200M with Radeon HD 8400
- Laptop
Socket
- AMD A10-7400P with Radeon R6 Graphics
- FP3
- AMD A6-5200M with Radeon HD 8400
- FT3
Process Node
- AMD A10-7400P with Radeon R6 Graphics
- 28 nm
- AMD A6-5200M with Radeon HD 8400
- 28 nm
Total Cores
- AMD A10-7400P with Radeon R6 Graphics
- 4
- AMD A6-5200M with Radeon HD 8400
- 4
Performance Cores
- AMD A10-7400P with Radeon R6 Graphics
- 4
- AMD A6-5200M with Radeon HD 8400
- 4
Efficiency Cores
- AMD A10-7400P with Radeon R6 Graphics
- 0
- AMD A6-5200M with Radeon HD 8400
- 0
Total Threads
- AMD A10-7400P with Radeon R6 Graphics
- 4
- AMD A6-5200M with Radeon HD 8400
- 4
SMT Enabled
- AMD A10-7400P with Radeon R6 Graphics
- No
- AMD A6-5200M with Radeon HD 8400
- No
P-Core Base Clock
- AMD A10-7400P with Radeon R6 Graphics
- 2.5 GHz
- AMD A6-5200M with Radeon HD 8400
- 2.0 GHz
Unlocked Multiplier
- AMD A10-7400P with Radeon R6 Graphics
- No
- AMD A6-5200M with Radeon HD 8400
- No
L2 Cache
- AMD A10-7400P with Radeon R6 Graphics
- 4 MBBest
- AMD A6-5200M with Radeon HD 8400
- 2 MB-50%
Base Power
- AMD A10-7400P with Radeon R6 Graphics
- 35 W
- AMD A6-5200M with Radeon HD 8400
- 25 W
Integrated Graphics
- AMD A10-7400P with Radeon R6 Graphics
- Yes
- AMD A6-5200M with Radeon HD 8400
- Yes
Which one should you pick?
Choose Graphics if you want the higher L2 cache (4 MB vs 2 MB).
Choose 8400 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.