Intel Core i3-5015U vs AMD A9-9420

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Intel Core i3-5015U or Intel Core i3-5015U – 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 Core i3-5015U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2015 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-5015U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
The AMD A9-9420 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2017 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A9-9420, you'll need a motherboard with a FP4 socket.
Intel Core i 5000U Group AMD A9-9000
5 Generation 4
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i3-5015U Name AMD A9-9420
Intel Core i3 Family AMD A
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-5015U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-5015U is 2.1 GHz
The AMD A9-9420 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A9-9420 is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
4 Threads 2
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
2x Cores 2x
2 CPU Cores 2
None None 3.6 GHz
2.1 GHz Frequency 3.0 GHz
None None 3.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-5015U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-5015U uses the Intel HD Graphics 5500, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD A9-9420 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A9-9420 uses the AMD Radeon R5 - 192 (Stoney Ridge), which has 192 texture shaders
and 3 execution units.
192 Shaders 192
Q1/2015 Release date Q2/2016
14 nm Technology 28 nm
11.2 Direct X 12
16.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units 3
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.85 GHz
8 Generation 7
0.85 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Intel HD Graphics 5500 GPU name AMD Radeon R5 - 192 (Stoney Ridge)
 
 

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

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 25.6 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
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-2133
No ECC No
16.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
2 Memory channels 1
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
 
 

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.
10 W TDP down 10 W
None TDP up 25 W
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
105 °C Tjunction max 90 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-5015U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD A9-9420 is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
Q1/2015 Release date Q2/2017
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
14 nm Technology 28 nm
Monolithic Chip design --
-- Release price --
Broadwell U Architecture Stoney Ridge (Excavator)
3.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
BGA 1168 Socket FP4
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes