A9-9400 Benchmarks & Performance Report

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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.