AMD A8-7200P vs Intel Core i5-4210H

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AMD A8-7200P or AMD A8-7200P – 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 A8-7200P features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A8-7200P, you'll need a motherboard with a FM2+ socket.
The Intel Core i5-4210H features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-4210H, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
AMD A Family Intel Core i5
Mobile Segment Mobile
AMD A8-7200P Name Intel Core i5-4210H
AMD A8-7000 Group Intel Core i 4000M/4000H
4 Generation 4
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD A8-7200P has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A8-7200P is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.3 GHz.
The Intel Core i5-4210H has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-4210H is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
4x Cores 2x
2.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
2.4 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
4 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
4 Threads 4
3.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.5 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD A8-7200P has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A8-7200P uses the AMD Radeon R5 - 256 (Kaveri), which has 256 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-4210H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-4210H uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
0.63 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
Q1/2014 Release date Q2/2013
4 Execution units 20
12 Direct X 11.1
-- Max. displays --
256 Shaders 160
AMD Radeon R5 - 256 (Kaveri) GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4600
0.55 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
6 Generation 7.5
28 nm Technology 22 nm
 
 

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

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 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
0 bytes Max. Memory 32.0 GB
-- Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1600
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
Yes ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 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 47 W watts.
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 47 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD A8-7200P 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 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-4210H is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2014 Release date Q3/2014
FM2+ Socket BGA 1168
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
4.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Kaveri (Steamroller) Architecture Haswell H
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Release price --
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
-- Chip design Monolithic
28 nm Technology 22 nm