AMD A4-9120e vs Intel Core 2 Solo SU3500
Comparative analysis of AMD A4-9120e and Intel Core 2 Solo SU3500 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Compatibility, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization, Security & Reliability. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core.
Differences
Reasons to consider the AMD A4-9120e
- 1 more cores, run more applications at once: 2 vs 1
- 1 more threads: 2 vs 1
- Around 57% higher clock speed: 2.2 GHz vs 1.4 GHz
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 28 nm vs 45 nm
- 2.5x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
Number of cores | 2 vs 1 |
Number of threads | 2 vs 1 |
Maximum frequency | 2.2 GHz vs 1.4 GHz |
Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm vs 45 nm |
L1 cache | 160 KB vs 64 KB |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core 2 Solo SU3500
- 3x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
L2 cache | 3072 KB vs 1 MB |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: AMD A4-9120e
CPU 2: Intel Core 2 Solo SU3500
Name | AMD A4-9120e | Intel Core 2 Solo SU3500 |
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PassMark - Single thread mark | 744 | |
PassMark - CPU mark | 851 | |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 799 | |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 773 |
Compare specifications (specs)
AMD A4-9120e | Intel Core 2 Solo SU3500 | |
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Essentials |
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Architecture codename | Stoney Ridge | Penryn |
Place in performance rating | 2630 | 2558 |
Processor Number | A4-9120e | SU3500 |
Vertical segment | Mobile | Mobile |
Launch date | 1 April 2009 | |
Launch price (MSRP) | $262 | |
Series | Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors | |
Status | Discontinued | |
Performance |
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Base frequency | 1.5 GHz | 1.30 GHz |
L1 cache | 160 KB | 64 KB |
L2 cache | 1 MB | 3072 KB |
Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 45 nm |
Maximum frequency | 2.2 GHz | 1.4 GHz |
Number of cores | 2 | 1 |
Number of threads | 2 | 1 |
64 bit support | ||
Bus Speed | 800 MHz FSB | |
Die size | 107 mm2 | |
Front-side bus (FSB) | 800 MHz | |
Maximum core temperature | 100°C | |
Transistor count | 410 million | |
VID voltage range | 1.050V-1.150V | |
Memory |
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Max memory channels | 1 | |
Maximum memory bandwidth | 17.1 GB/s | |
Supported memory types | DDR4-2133 | |
Graphics |
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Number of pipelines | 128 | |
Processor graphics | Radeon R3 series | |
Compatibility |
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Sockets supported | FT4 | BGA956 |
Low Halogen Options Available | ||
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 5.5 Watt | |
Advanced Technologies |
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Enhanced Virus Protection (EVP) | ||
Fused Multiply-Add 3 (FMA3) | ||
Fused Multiply-Add 4 (FMA4) | ||
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions 2 (AVX2) | ||
Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
FSB parity | ||
Intel 64 | ||
Intel® Demand Based Switching | ||
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
Virtualization |
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AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™) | ||
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
Security & Reliability |
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Execute Disable Bit (EDB) |