A9-9400

Details and Benchmarks for AMD A9-9400

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for A9-9400 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,369 Rank: 1446
Rank Name Score Visual
1442 Athlon II X3 455 4,372
+0.1%
1443 Core i5-2450M 4,370
+0%
1444 Core i7-2617M 4,369
+0%
1445 Core 2 Duo E8600 4,369
+0%
1446 A9-9400 4,369
1447 Core 2 Duo T7400 4,368
+-0%
1448 Core i7-930 4,368
+-0%
1449 Phenom II X4 840T 4,367
+-0%
1450 Pentium 2020M 4,365
-0.1%
1451 Core i7-640M 4,365
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for A9-9400 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,374 Rank: 1523
Rank Name Score Visual
1519 Celeron G1820T 4,375
+0%
1520 Phenom II X3 B75 4,375
+0%
1521 Phenom II X4 955 4,374
+0%
1522 Celeron G530 4,374
+0%
1523 A9-9400 4,374
1524 Core i5-4200Y 4,374
+0%
1525 Celeron J3455 4,373
+-0%
1526 Pentium G3220 4,373
+-0%
1527 A8-5500B 4,373
+-0%
1528 Athlon X4 730 4,373
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for A9-9400 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,366 Rank: 1423
Rank Name Score Visual
1419 Core M 5Y70 4,370
+0.1%
1420 A6-7400K 4,369
+0.1%
1421 Phenom 9650 4,369
+0.1%
1422 Xeon E5450 4,367
+0%
1423 A9-9400 4,366
1424 Core i7-640M 4,365
+-0%
1425 Phenom II X4 B40 4,364
+-0%
1426 Xeon L5640 4,362
-0.1%
1427 Core i5-2557M 4,361
-0.1%
1428 Athlon II X4 555 4,361
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for A9-9400 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,497 Rank: 1551
Rank Name Score Visual
1547 Pentium B970 4,497
+0%
1548 Core i5-2467M 4,497
+0%
1549 Celeron G540 4,497
+0%
1550 Phenom II X2 545 4,497
+0%
1551 A9-9400 4,497
1552 A6-3500 4,497
+0%
1553 Pentium 4410Y 4,497
+0%
1554 A8-3500M 4,497
+0%
1555 Pentium J2900 4,497
+0%
1556 Core i3-350M 4,497
+0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for A9-9400 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,455 Rank: 1632
Rank Name Score Visual
1628 A6-5357M 4,456
+0%
1629 Celeron 4205U 4,456
+0%
1630 Sempron 3850 4,456
+0%
1631 Pentium B950 4,455
+0%
1632 A9-9400 4,455
1633 Atom x5-Z8330 4,455
+0%
1634 Xeon 5150 4,455
+0%
1635 Core i3-2375M 4,454
+-0%
1636 Atom C3338 4,454
+-0%
1637 Celeron E3300 4,454
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for A9-9400 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,469 Rank: 1608
Rank Name Score Visual
1604 A4-5300B 4,470
+0%
1605 Celeron J4025 4,470
+0%
1606 Celeron B810 4,469
+0%
1607 Athlon II X2 260 4,469
+0%
1608 A9-9400 4,469
1609 A4-9120 4,469
+0%
1610 Pentium N3530 4,469
+0%
1611 Celeron 2957U 4,469
+0%
1612 Celeron 1007U 4,469
+0%
1613 Atom Z3770 4,469
+0%

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A9-9400 Details

The AMD A9-9400 stands out from its predecessors by offering a more modern integration of performance and power efficiency, though it remains firmly rooted in an older generation of technology. Released during a transitional period for AMD's product lineup, the A9-9400 represents a refinement of earlier low-power designs, with a focus on delivering balanced performance for everyday computing tasks. As of March 2026, the processor is considered outdated, with its 45 nm manufacturing process and dual-core architecture placing it well behind current mainstream offerings. Despite its age, it continues to hold relevance in budget and entry-level systems where cost-effective performance is prioritized over cutting-edge capabilities.

Built on a 45 nm process and designed for low-power consumption, the A9-9400 operates at a base clock of 3.06 GHz and can reach a turbo frequency of 2.3 GHz, a configuration that highlights its emphasis on efficiency over raw speed. The processor features two cores and two threads, with a TDP of 35 W, making it suitable for compact systems and mobile devices where thermal constraints are a concern. It supports DDR3 1066/1333 memory across two channels, providing a maximum memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s and up to 16 GB of RAM capacity. The integrated graphics solution, labeled as HD Graphics, runs at a base frequency of 650 MHz with a burst frequency of 1.1 GHz and supports up to two displays, offering basic multimedia and light gaming capabilities.

Despite its modest core count and relatively low clock speeds, the A9-9400 delivers a competitive performance in certain benchmarks, particularly in single-threaded applications. It achieves a single-core score of 4366, ranking #1423 out of 2060 processors, which positions it above several modern low-power Intel Celerons and Pentiums. However, its multicore performance, with a score of 4374 and a rank of #1521, shows a more pronounced gap, indicating limited scalability for multithreaded workloads. The overall score of 4369 places it in the lower tier of the performance spectrum, slightly behind more capable processors such as the Core i5-2450M and the Athlon II X3 455.

The A9-9400 supports a range of modern instruction sets, including AVX2, SSE4.1, and SSE4.2, enabling efficient handling of multimedia and data processing tasks. It also includes advanced virtualization features like VT-x and EPT, making it suitable for lightweight virtualization environments. However, the absence of ECC memory support and the reliance on an older 2.0 PCIe revision limit its applicability in enterprise or high-reliability computing scenarios. While the processor is capable of supporting modern operating systems and applications, its performance ceiling is clearly constrained by its age and architecture.

In conclusion, the AMD A9-9400 serves as a transitional device in the evolution of low-power computing, offering a blend of integrated graphics, moderate performance, and energy efficiency. While it may not compete with modern CPUs in terms of speed or features, it remains a viable option for basic office work, web browsing, and light multimedia use in budget systems. Its position in the broader market reflects a time when integrated graphics and power efficiency were more critical than raw processing power, and it continues to find use in devices where these priorities remain paramount.
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AMD A9-9400

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: A9-9400
Model Number: T9900
Cores: 2
Threads: 2
Base Frequency: 3060 MHz
Socket: BGA479, PGA478
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 35 W

Cache Specifications

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3 1066/1333
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 21.3 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 1
PCIe Configuration: 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1100 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 45 nm
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX2 AES x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA
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