AMD A6-9220C vs Intel Core i3-7130U

Last updated:

CPU comparison with benchmarks

-VS-

CPU lineage

AMD A6-9220C or AMD A6-9220C – 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 A6-9220C 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 A6-9220C, you'll need a motherboard with a FP4 socket.
The Intel Core i3-7130U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-7130U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
AMD A Family Intel Core i3
Mobile Segment Mobile
AMD A6-9000 Group Intel Core i 7000U
6 Generation 7
AMD A6-9220C Name Intel Core i3-7130U
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD A6-9220C has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A6-9220C is 1.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.7 GHz.
The Intel Core i3-7130U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-7130U is 2.7 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
2 CPU Cores 2
No Overclocking No
2.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
No Hyperthreading Yes
2x Cores 2x
1.8 GHz Frequency 2.7 GHz
2 Threads 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD A6-9220C has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A6-9220C uses the AMD Radeon R5 - 192 (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 Intel Core i3-7130U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-7130U uses the Intel HD Graphics 620, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
12 Direct X 12
Q2/2016 Release date Q2/2016
7 Generation 9.5
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
3 Execution units 24
192 Shaders 192
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.0 GHz
28 nm Technology 14 nm
0.72 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
AMD Radeon R5 - 192 (Stoney Ridge) GPU name Intel HD Graphics 620
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-1866 Memory type DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600, LPDDR3-1866
No ECC No
1 Memory channels 2
8.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
-- Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
 
 

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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W watts.
90 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
6 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
None TDP down 7.5 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD A6-9220C 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 i3-7130U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
-- Release price 281 $
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q1/2019 Release date Q2/2017
Stoney Ridge (Excavator) Architecture Kaby Lake U
FP4 Socket BGA 1356
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Chip design Monolithic
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
28 nm Technology 14 nm
2.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB