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AMD A9-9400

Explore AMD A9-9400 technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for laptop performance, efficiency and upgrade research.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
3.0/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

AMD A9-9400 is a Laptop processor with 2 cores and 0 threads. It runs at 2.4 GHz and boosts up to 3.2 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 1330 and a single-thread rating of 1187. Its stated TDP is 10 W.

CPU Mark1,330
81 samples
Single Thread1,187
Overall rank#4,359
of 6,054
Reference price—

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
3.0Outdated for demanding workloads

AMD A9-9400 is a Laptop processor with 2 cores and 0 threads. It runs at 2.4 GHz and boosts up to 3.2 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 1330 and a single-thread rating of 1187. Its stated TDP is 10 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The AMD A9-9400 is a Laptop released in 2016. Recorded specifications include up to 3.20 GHz turbo, a 10 W reference TDP, a 1,330 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 1,330 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 1,187 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket FP4. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

The 10 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key AMD A9-9400 specifications?

The main recorded details are up to 3.20 GHz turbo, a 10 W reference TDP, a 1,330 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the AMD A9-9400 good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the AMD A9-9400?

Start with FP4 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the AMD A9-9400 use?

The recorded reference TDP is 10 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01AMD A9-9400This CPU1,330 points
02AMD A4-5050 APUAMD1,328 points
03Intel Core i5-480M @ 2.67GHzIntel1,327 points
04Intel Core i5-460M @ 2.53GHzIntel1,325 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01AMD A9-9400This CPU1,187 points
02Intel Core i5-480M @ 2.67GHzIntel1,135 points
03Intel Core i5-460M @ 2.53GHzIntel1,123 points
05AMD A4-5050 APUAMD538 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01AMD A9-9400This CPU133.0 Mark/W
02AMD A4-5050 APUAMD98.4 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
20,430.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
406.30
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
750.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
5.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
2,268.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
7,194.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
104.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
2,307.00

Core specifications

BrandAMD
CategoryLaptop
Release year2016
SocketFP4
Cores / threads2 / —
Base clock2.40 GHz
Max turbo3.20 GHz
TDP10 W
Integrated graphicsRADEON R5, 5 COMPUTE CORES 2C+3G

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I2 x 32 KB
L1D2 x 96 KB
L22 x 1024 KB