CPU comparison with benchmarks
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AMD A4-4020 or AMD A4-4020 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes. The AMD A4-4020 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently. It was released in Q1/2014 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD A series. To use the AMD A4-4020, you'll need a motherboard with a FM2 socket. The Intel Xeon Silver 4209T features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently. It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon Silver series. To use the Intel Xeon Silver 4209T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
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Desktop / Server |
Segment |
Desktop / Server |
AMD A4-4020 |
Name |
Intel Xeon Silver 4209T |
2 |
Generation |
2 |
AMD A4-4000 |
Group |
Intel Xeon Silver 4200 |
AMD A |
Family |
Intel Xeon Silver |
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CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
The AMD A4-4020 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD A4-4020 is 3.2 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz. The Intel Xeon Silver 4209T has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Silver 4209T is 2.2 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
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3.4 GHz |
Turbo Frequency (all cores) |
2.4 GHz |
2 |
CPU Cores |
8 |
2 |
Threads |
16 |
normal |
Core architecture |
normal |
3.2 GHz |
Frequency |
2.2 GHz |
2x |
Cores |
8x |
No |
Hyperthreading |
Yes |
3.4 GHz |
Turbo Frequency (1 core) |
3.2 GHz |
Yes |
Overclocking |
No |
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Internal Graphics |
The AMD A4-4020 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. Specifically, the AMD A4-4020 uses the AMD Radeon HD 7480D, which has 128 texture shaders and 2 execution units. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. The Intel Xeon Silver 4209T does not have integrated graphics.
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2 |
Execution units |
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4 |
Generation |
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11 |
Direct X |
-- |
0.72 GHz |
GPU frequency |
-- |
Q2/2012 |
Release date |
-- |
AMD Radeon HD 7480D |
GPU name |
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32 nm |
Technology |
-- |
-- |
Max. displays |
-- |
-- |
GPU (Turbo) |
-- |
128 |
Shaders |
-- |
2.0 GB |
Max. GPU Memory |
0 bytes |
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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AI hardware |
-- |
-- |
AI specifications |
-- |
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Hardware codec support |
A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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Decode |
h264 |
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No |
VP9 |
-- |
No |
h265 / HEVC (8 bit) |
-- |
Decode / Encode |
JPEG |
-- |
No |
h265 / HEVC (10 bit) |
-- |
Decode |
AVC |
-- |
Decode |
VC-1 |
-- |
No |
AV1 |
-- |
No |
VP8 |
-- |
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Memory & PCIe |
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 1.0 TB distributed across 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
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No |
ECC |
Yes |
DDR3-1333 |
Memory type |
DDR4-2400 |
pci |
PCIe |
pci |
-- |
Bandwidth |
115.2 GB/s |
Yes |
AES-NI |
Yes |
0 bytes |
Max. Memory |
1.0 TB |
2 |
Memory channels |
6 |
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Thermal Management |
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts. TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself. The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 70 W watts.
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Tjunction max |
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65 W |
TDP (PL1 / PBP) |
70 W |
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Technical details |
The AMD A4-4020 is manufactured using a 32 nm process. A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU. In total, this processor boasts a generous 1.0 MB cache. A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming. The Intel Xeon Silver 4209T is manufactured using a 14 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 11.0 MB cache.
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Technical data sheet |
Documents |
Technical data sheet |
1.0 MB |
L3-Cache |
11.0 MB |
FM2 |
Socket |
LGA 3647 |
AMD-V |
Virtualization |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 |
ISA extensions |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 |
32 $ |
Release price |
501 $ |
Richland (Piledriver) |
Architecture |
Cascade Lake |
Q1/2014 |
Release date |
Q2/2019 |
-- |
Chip design |
Monolithic |
-- |
Part Number |
-- |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
Instruction set (ISA) |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
Windows 10, Linux |
Operating systems |
Windows 10, Linux |
32 nm |
Technology |
14 nm |
0 bytes |
L2-Cache |
0 bytes |
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