AMD A4-9120 vs Intel Core i3-2328M

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AMD A4-9120 or AMD A4-9120 – 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 A4-9120 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2017 and belongs to the 6 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A4-9120, you'll need a motherboard with a FP4 socket.
The Intel Core i3-2328M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2012 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-2328M, you'll need a motherboard with a PGA 988 socket.
6 Generation 2
AMD A4-9120 Name Intel Core i3-2328M
AMD A Family Intel Core i3
Mobile Segment Mobile
AMD A4-9000 Group Intel Core i 2000M
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD A4-9120 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A4-9120 is 2.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.5 GHz.
The Intel Core i3-2328M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-2328M is 2.2 GHz
2 Threads 4
No Hyperthreading Yes
2.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
2.2 GHz Frequency 2.2 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
2.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
2x Cores 2x
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD A4-9120 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A4-9120 uses the AMD Radeon R3 (Stoney Ridge), 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 Core i3-2328M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-2328M uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
AMD Radeon R3 (Stoney Ridge) GPU name Intel HD Graphics 3000
128 Shaders 96
28 nm Technology 32 nm
0.66 GHz GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
2 Execution units 12
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
12 Direct X 10.1
7 Generation 6
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
Q2/2016 Release date Q1/2011
-- Max. displays --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

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.
Decode / Encode JPEG No
No AV1 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode VP8 No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VP9 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-2133 Memory type DDR3-1333
1 Memory channels 2
8.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
-- Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 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 35 W watts.
90 °C Tjunction max 85 °C
10 W TDP down None
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD A4-9120 is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-2328M is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
-- Release price --
28 nm Technology 32 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
2.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
-- Part Number --
-- Chip design Monolithic
FP4 Socket PGA 988
Stoney Ridge (Excavator) Architecture Sandy Bridge H
Q2/2017 Release date Q3/2012
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux