AMD A10-9600P vs Intel Core i7-820QM

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Performance
A10-9600P
2,3876% of 36,991
Core i7-820QM68% better
4,00211% of 36,991

The Core i7-820QM has 68% better performance than the A10-9600P for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
A10-9600P
No data available
Core i7-820QM
7.336% of 121.53

The Core i7-820QM has 6% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: Intel Core i5-13400F.

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Summary

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About the AMD A10-9600P CPU

The AMD A10-9600P is a 4-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q2 2016. It is part of AMD's A10 lineup, which is based on the Excavator microarchitecture. The A10-9600P is compatible with AMD Socket FP4 motherboards and is fabricated on a 28 nm manufacturing process. It features the Radeon R5 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The A10-9600P supports DDR4-1866 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the A10-9600P has a L2 cache of 2 MB in size which provides fast access to instructions and data.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The A10-9600P features 4 total cores which can process 4 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2.4 GHz, and it can boost up to 3.3 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The A10-9600P includes an integrated graphics solution called Radeon R5. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance

The A10-9600P has the 578th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 6.45% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the Intel Core i7-820QM CPU

The Intel Core i7-820QM is an end-of-life 4-core (8-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q3 2009 with a suggested retail price of $546. It is part of Intel's Core i7 lineup, which is based on the Clarksfield microarchitecture. The i7-820QM is compatible with Intel Socket G1 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 45 nm manufacturing process.

Memory and Cache

The Core i7-820QM supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i7-820QM has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 256 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 8 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i7-820QM features 4 total cores which can process 8 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 1733.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 3.1 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i7-820QM does not include an integrated graphics solution. A dedicated graphics card will be required if you require a monitor with your computer.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The Core i7-820QM has the 452nd best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 10.82% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 4,002 score and $546 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 7.33. This is the 209th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoA10-9600PCore i7-820QM
ManufacturerAMDIntel
SeriesA10Core i7
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ2 2016Q3 2009
Launch Price (MSRP)--$546
Production Status--End-of-life
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
A10-9600P
2,3876% of 36,991
Core i7-820QM68% better
4,00211% of 36,991

The Core i7-820QM has 68% better performance than the A10-9600P for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The A10-9600P is ranked 578th with a score of 2,387, and the Core i7-820QM is ranked 452nd with a score of 4,002.

Performance per dollar
A10-9600P
No data available
Core i7-820QM
7.336% of 121.53

The Core i7-820QM has 14% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Core i7-820QM's 7.33 performance per dollar ranks it 0th among the other benchmarked CPUs in our database.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline CPU:A10-9600P or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i3-8145U4,267.5+79%
Core i7-5500U4,008+68%
Core i7-820QM4,002+68%
Core i7-720QM3,936+65%
Core i5-5257U3,898+63%
FX-9800P2,393+0%
Core i3-380M2,391.5+0%
A10-9600P2,387
Pentium Silver N50302,377-0%
Core M-5Y702,373-1%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

Choose Baseline CPU:A10-9600P orCore i7-820QM
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Core m5-6Y549+23%
Core i7-5650U8.92+22%
Core i7-840QM8.25+13%
Core i7-5550U8.15+11%
Core i7-2960XM7.39+1%
Core i7-820QM7.33
Core i7-2920XM7.22-1%
Core m7-6Y756.82-7%

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkA10-9600PCore i7-820QM
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
2,387
4,002
(+67.66%)
3DMark Time Spy CPU
1,045
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Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
216
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Cinebench R15 Single-Core
76
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Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
1,037
(+6.14%)
977
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
459
(+18.6%)
387
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
2,343
(+32.07%)
1,774
CPU Mark Single-Thread
1,151
(+12.62%)
1,022
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecA10-9600PCore i7-820QM
ManufacturerAMDIntel
Foundry--Intel
Process Size28 nm45 nm
Transistors3,100 million774 million

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecA10-9600PCore i7-820QM
SeriesA10Core i7
MicroarchitectureExcavatorClarksfield
CodenameBristol RidgeClarksfield
Memory SupportDDR4-1866DDR3
Memory ChannelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC MemoryNoNo

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecA10-9600PCore i7-820QM
Cores44
Threads48
Clock Speed2.4 GHz1733.0 MHz
Turbo Clock3.3 GHz3.1 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz133 MHz
Multiplier24.0x13.0x
Multiplier UnlockedNoNo

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecA10-9600PCore i7-820QM
L1 Cache--64 KB
L2 Cache2 MB256 KB
L3 Cache--8 MB

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecA10-9600PCore i7-820QM
SocketAMD Socket FP4Intel Socket G1
PCI ExpressPCIe 3.0 x8PCIe 2.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W45 W
TJ Max90 °C100 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.

SpecA10-9600PCore i7-820QM
Integrated GraphicsRadeon R5--
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4, SSE4a, AES, AVX, AVX2, BMI, F16C, FMA3, FMA4, TBM, XOP, AMD64, AMD-V, Turbo CoreMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, EIST, Intel 64, HTT, VT-x, VT-d, NX bit, TXT, TBT 1.0

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.