AMD GX-420CA vs Intel Core 2 Extreme X9100

Comparative analysis of AMD GX-420CA and Intel Core 2 Extreme X9100 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics API support, Compatibility, Peripherals, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization, Security & Reliability. Benchmark processor performance analysis: GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps), PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core.

AMD GX-420CA

Intel Core 2 Extreme X9100

Differences

Reasons to consider the AMD GX-420CA

CPU is newer: launch date 4 year(s) 9 month(s) later
2 more cores, run more applications at once: 4 vs 2
2 more threads: 4 vs 2
A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 28 nm vs 45 nm
2x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
Around 76% lower typical power consumption: 25 Watt vs 44 Watt

Launch date	23 April 2013 vs 15 July 2008
Number of cores	4 vs 2
Number of threads	4 vs 2
Manufacturing process technology	28 nm vs 45 nm
L1 cache	256 KB vs 128 KB
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	25 Watt vs 44 Watt

Reasons to consider the Intel Core 2 Extreme X9100

Around 17% higher maximum core temperature: 105°C vs 90 °C
3x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later

Maximum core temperature	105°C vs 90 °C
L2 cache	6144 KB vs 2 MB

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: AMD GX-420CA
CPU 2: Intel Core 2 Extreme X9100

Name	AMD GX-420CA	Intel Core 2 Extreme X9100
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)	496
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)	496
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)	868
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)	868
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)	773
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)	773
PassMark - Single thread mark		1178
PassMark - CPU mark		1171
Geekbench 4 - Single Core		412
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core		696

Compare specifications (specs)

	AMD GX-420CA	Intel Core 2 Extreme X9100
Essentials
Architecture codename	eKabini	Penryn
Family	AMD G-Series
Launch date	23 April 2013	15 July 2008
Place in performance rating	2631	2559
Processor Number	GX-420CA	X9100
Vertical segment	Embedded	Mobile
Launch price (MSRP)		$851
Price now		$851
Series		Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors
Status		Discontinued
Value for money (0-100)		0.71
Performance
64 bit support
Base frequency	2000 MHz	3.06 GHz
L1 cache	256 KB	128 KB
L2 cache	2 MB	6144 KB
Manufacturing process technology	28 nm	45 nm
Maximum core temperature	90 °C	105°C
Number of cores	4	2
Number of threads	4	2
Bus Speed		1066 MHz FSB
Die size		107 mm2
Front-side bus (FSB)		1066 MHz
Maximum frequency		3.06 GHz
Transistor count		410 million
VID voltage range		1.05-1.2625V
Memory
ECC memory support
Max memory channels	2
Supported memory types	DDR3-1600
Graphics
Graphics base frequency	600 MHz
Processor graphics	Radeon HD 8400E
Graphics interfaces
Number of displays supported	2
Graphics API support
DirectX	11.1
OpenGL	4.2
Compatibility
Sockets supported	BGA769 (FT3)	PGA478
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	25 Watt	44 Watt
Low Halogen Options Available
Max number of CPUs in a configuration		1
Package Size		35 mm x 35mm
Peripherals
PCI Express revision	3.0
Advanced Technologies
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX)
Intel® AES New Instructions
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
FSB parity
Idle States
Intel 64
Intel® Active Management technology (AMT)
Intel® Demand Based Switching
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Virtualization
AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™)
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Security & Reliability
Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)