CPU comparison with benchmarks
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CPU lineage |
AMD A4-9120C or AMD A4-9120C – 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 A4-9120C features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently. It was released in Q1/2019 and belongs to the 6 generation of the AMD A series. To use the AMD A4-9120C, you'll need a motherboard with a FP4 socket. The AMD 3015e features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently. It was released in Q3/2020 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD E series. To use the AMD 3015e, you'll need a motherboard with a FT5 socket.
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AMD A |
Family |
AMD E |
Mobile |
Segment |
Mobile |
AMD A4-9120C |
Name |
AMD 3015e |
AMD A4-9000 |
Group |
AMD 3000e/Ce |
6 |
Generation |
4 |
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CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
The AMD A4-9120C has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD A4-9120C is 1.6 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 2.4 GHz. The AMD 3015e has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD 3015e is 1.2 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 2.3 GHz.
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2x |
Cores |
2x |
2.0 GHz |
Turbo Frequency (all cores) |
1.6 GHz |
1.6 GHz |
Frequency |
1.2 GHz |
2 |
CPU Cores |
2 |
normal |
Core architecture |
normal |
No |
Hyperthreading |
Yes |
No |
Overclocking |
No |
2 |
Threads |
4 |
2.4 GHz |
Turbo Frequency (1 core) |
2.3 GHz |
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Internal Graphics |
The AMD A4-9120C has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. Specifically, the AMD A4-9120C uses the AMD Radeon R4 (Stoney Ridge), which has 192 texture shaders and 3 execution units. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. The AMD 3015e has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. Specifically, the AMD 3015e uses the AMD Radeon Vega 3 Graphics, which has 192 texture shaders
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GPU (Turbo) |
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Q2/2016 |
Release date |
Q1/2018 |
3 |
Execution units |
3 |
12 |
Direct X |
12 |
-- |
Max. displays |
-- |
192 |
Shaders |
192 |
AMD Radeon R4 (Stoney Ridge) |
GPU name |
AMD Radeon Vega 3 Graphics |
0.6 GHz |
GPU frequency |
0.6 GHz |
2.0 GB |
Max. GPU Memory |
2.0 GB |
7 |
Generation |
8 |
28 nm |
Technology |
14 nm |
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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AI specifications |
-- |
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AI hardware |
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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 |
VP8 |
Decode / Encode |
Decode |
VP9 |
Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode |
AVC |
Decode / Encode |
Decode |
h264 |
Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode |
JPEG |
Decode / Encode |
Decode |
VC-1 |
Decode |
No |
AV1 |
No |
Decode |
h265 / HEVC (8 bit) |
Decode / Encode |
Decode |
h265 / HEVC (10 bit) |
Decode / Encode |
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Memory & PCIe |
Yes |
AES-NI |
Yes |
8.0 GB |
Max. Memory |
16.0 GB |
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Bandwidth |
-- |
DDR4-1866 |
Memory type |
DDR4-1600 |
pci |
PCIe |
pci |
1 |
Memory channels |
1 |
No |
ECC |
Yes |
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Thermal Management |
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 6 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.
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6 W |
TDP (PL1 / PBP) |
6 W |
90 °C |
Tjunction max |
105 °C |
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Technical details |
The AMD A4-9120C 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 AMD 3015e is manufactured using a 14 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
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Technical data sheet |
Documents |
Technical data sheet |
Q1/2019 |
Release date |
Q3/2020 |
FP4 |
Socket |
FT5 |
0 bytes |
L2-Cache |
1.0 MB |
2.0 MB |
L3-Cache |
4.0 MB |
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Operating systems |
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x86-64 (64 bit) |
Instruction set (ISA) |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
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Part Number |
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Stoney Ridge (Excavator) |
Architecture |
Dali (Zen) |
AMD-V |
Virtualization |
AMD-V, SVM |
-- |
Release price |
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SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 |
ISA extensions |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 |
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Chip design |
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28 nm |
Technology |
14 nm |
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