AMD A8-9600 vs Intel Core i3-7100
Comparative analysis of AMD A8-9600 and Intel Core i3-7100 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics API support, Compatibility, Peripherals, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization, Graphics image quality, Security & Reliability. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps).
Differences
Reasons to consider the AMD A8-9600
- CPU is newer: launch date 6 month(s) later
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- 2 more cores, run more applications at once: 4 vs 2
- 4x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- Around 25% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 3.637 vs 2.909
- 2.4x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 129.751 vs 53.313
- 3.4x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 1.041 vs 0.304
- 13.7x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 20.198 vs 1.473
- Around 40% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 5.073 vs 3.628
- Around 42% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames): 2015 vs 1421
- Around 40% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames): 3006 vs 2151
- 2.4x better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 9707 vs 4107
- Around 42% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps): 2015 vs 1421
- Around 40% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps): 3006 vs 2151
- 2.4x better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 9707 vs 4107
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Launch date | 27 July 2017 vs January 2017 |
| Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
| Number of cores | 4 vs 2 |
| L2 cache | 2 MB vs 256 KB (per core) |
| Benchmarks | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 3.637 vs 2.909 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 129.751 vs 53.313 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 1.041 vs 0.304 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 20.198 vs 1.473 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 5.073 vs 3.628 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 2015 vs 1421 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 3006 vs 2151 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 9707 vs 4107 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 2015 vs 1421 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 3006 vs 2151 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 9707 vs 4107 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i3-7100
- Around 15% higher clock speed: 3.9 GHz vs 3.4 GHz
- Around 11% higher maximum core temperature: 100°C vs 90°C
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 14 nm vs 28 nm
- Around 27% lower typical power consumption: 51 Watt vs 65 Watt
- Around 54% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2292 vs 1486
- Around 31% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 4318 vs 3298
- 2x better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 971 vs 475
- Around 47% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 2072 vs 1409
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Maximum frequency | 3.9 GHz vs 3.4 GHz |
| Maximum core temperature | 100°C vs 90°C |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm vs 28 nm |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 51 Watt vs 65 Watt |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2292 vs 1486 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 4318 vs 3298 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 971 vs 475 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 2072 vs 1409 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: AMD A8-9600
CPU 2: Intel Core i3-7100
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| Name | AMD A8-9600 | Intel Core i3-7100 |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 1486 | 2292 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 3298 | 4318 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 475 | 971 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 1409 | 2072 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 0 | 2347 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 3.637 | 2.909 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 129.751 | 53.313 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 1.041 | 0.304 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 20.198 | 1.473 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 5.073 | 3.628 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 2015 | 1421 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 3006 | 2151 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 9707 | 4107 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 2015 | 1421 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 3006 | 2151 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 9707 | 4107 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| AMD A8-9600 | Intel Core i3-7100 | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Bristol Ridge | Kaby Lake |
| Family | AMD A-Series Processors | |
| Launch date | 27 July 2017 | January 2017 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $78 | $115 |
| OPN PIB | AD9600AGABBOX | |
| OPN Tray | AD9600AGM44AB | |
| OS Support | Windows 10 - 64-Bit Edition, RHEL x86 64-Bit, Ubuntu x86 64-Bit | |
| Place in performance rating | 1079 | 1709 |
| Price now | $64.99 | $164.25 |
| Series | AMD A8-Series APU for Desktops | 7th Generation Intel® Core™ i3 Processors |
| Value for money (0-100) | 22.69 | 10.37 |
| Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Processor Number | i3-7100 | |
| Status | Launched | |
Performance |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 3.1 GHz | 3.90 GHz |
| Compute Cores | 10 | |
| Die size | 246 mm | |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 256 KB (per core) |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 74 °C | 65 °C |
| Maximum core temperature | 90°C | 100°C |
| Maximum frequency | 3.4 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
| Number of cores | 4 | 2 |
| Number of GPU cores | 6 | |
| Transistor count | 1178 million | |
| Unlocked | ||
| Bus Speed | 8 GT/s DMI3 | |
| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | |
| L3 cache | 3072 KB (shared) | |
| Number of QPI Links | 0 | |
| Number of threads | 4 | |
Memory |
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| Max memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| Supported memory frequency | 2400 MHz | |
| Supported memory types | DDR4 | DDR4-2133/2400, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.35V |
| Maximum memory size | 64 GB | |
Graphics |
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| Enduro | ||
| Graphics max frequency | 900 MHz | 1.1 GHz |
| iGPU core count | 6 | |
| Processor graphics | Radeon R7 Series | Intel® HD Graphics 630 |
| Unified Video Decoder (UVD) | ||
| Video Codec Engine (VCE) | ||
| Device ID | 0x5912 | |
| Graphics base frequency | 350 MHz | |
| Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.10 GHz | |
| Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
| Intel® Clear Video technology | ||
| Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
| Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
| Max video memory | 64 GB | |
Graphics interfaces |
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| DisplayPort | ||
| HDMI | ||
| Number of displays supported | 3 | |
Graphics API support |
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| DirectX | DirectX® 12 | 12 |
| Vulkan | ||
| OpenGL | 4.5 | |
Compatibility |
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| Configurable TDP | 45/65 Watt | |
| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Sockets supported | AM4 | FCLGA1151 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 Watt | 51 Watt |
| Low Halogen Options Available | ||
| Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm | |
| Thermal Solution | PCG 2015C (65W) | |
Peripherals |
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| Max number of PCIe lanes | 8 | 16 |
| PCI Express revision | 3.0 x8 | 3.0 |
| PCIe configurations | Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 | |
| Scalability | 1S Only | |
Advanced Technologies |
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| Frame Rate Target Control (FRTC) | ||
| FreeSync | ||
| Fused Multiply-Add (FMA) | ||
| Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
| Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
| PowerGating | ||
| PowerNow | ||
| PowerTune | ||
| TrueAudio | ||
| VirusProtect | ||
| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
| Idle States | ||
| Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 | |
| Intel 64 | ||
| Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
| Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported | ||
| Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | ||
| Intel® TSX-NI | ||
| Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
| Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
| Thermal Monitoring | ||
Virtualization |
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| AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™) | ||
| Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
| Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
| Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | ||
Graphics image quality |
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| 4K resolution support | ||
| Max resolution over DisplayPort | 4096x2304@60Hz | |
| Max resolution over eDP | 4096x2304@60Hz | |
| Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 | 4096x2304@24Hz | |
Security & Reliability |
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| Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
| Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
| Intel® Memory Protection Extensions (Intel® MPX) | ||
| Intel® OS Guard | ||
| Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
| Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX) | ||
| Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
| Secure Boot | ||
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