Intel Atom x7211E vs AMD A4-9120C

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Intel Atom x7211E or Intel Atom x7211E – 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 Intel Atom x7211E features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom x7211E, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1264 socket.
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.
Mobile Segment Mobile
7 Generation 6
Intel Atom Family AMD A
Intel Atom x7000 Group AMD A4-9000
Intel Atom x7211E Name AMD A4-9120C
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom x7211E has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom x7211E is 1.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
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.
2 Threads 2
normal Core architecture normal
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.4 GHz
No Hyperthreading No
2 CPU Cores 2
2x Cores 2x
None None 2.0 GHz
No Overclocking No
1.0 GHz Frequency 1.6 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom x7211E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom x7211E uses the Intel UHD Graphics 16 EUs (Alder Lake), which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
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.
12 Generation 7
128 Shaders 192
-- Max. displays --
1.0 GHz GPU frequency 0.6 GHz
-- GPU (Turbo) --
16 Execution units 3
8.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
12 Direct X 12
10 nm Technology 28 nm
Intel UHD Graphics 16 EUs (Alder Lake) GPU name AMD Radeon R4 (Stoney Ridge)
Q1/2023 Release date Q2/2016
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 1 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
16.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
1 Memory channels 1
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-1866
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth --
 
 

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.
105 °C Tjunction max 90 °C
6 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 6 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom x7211E is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD A4-9120C is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
-- Part Number --
BGA 1264 Socket FP4
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
1.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Operating systems
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Monolithic Chip design --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
Alder Lake N Architecture Stoney Ridge (Excavator)
6.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
10 nm Technology 28 nm
Q1/2023 Release date Q1/2019