AMD A12-9700P vs Intel Core i5-5257U

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Performance
A12-9700P
2,5277% of 36,991
Core i5-5257U54% better
3,89811% of 36,991

The Core i5-5257U has 54% better performance than the A12-9700P for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
A12-9700P
No data available
Core i5-5257U
12.3710% of 121.53

The Core i5-5257U has 10% 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 A12-9700P CPU

The AMD A12-9700P is a 4-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. The A12-9700P is compatible with FP4 motherboards and is fabricated on a 28 nm manufacturing process.

Memory and Cache

In terms of cache, the A12-9700P has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 512 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 2 MB, is larger but slower than the L1.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The A12-9700P 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 2500.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 3400.0 MHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture.

Integrated Graphics

The A12-9700P does not include an integrated graphics solution. A dedicated graphics card will be required if you require a monitor with your computer.

Benchmark Performance

The A12-9700P has the 565th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 6.83% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the Intel Core i5-5257U CPU

The Intel Core i5-5257U is an end-of-life 2-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q1 2015 with a suggested retail price of $315. It is part of Intel's Core i5 lineup, which is based on the Broadwell-U microarchitecture. The i5-5257U is compatible with Intel BGA 1168 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel Iris 6100 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i5-5257U supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i5-5257U 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 3 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i5-5257U features 2 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 2.7 GHz, 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 i5-5257U includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel Iris 6100. 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 & Value

The Core i5-5257U has the 465th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 10.54% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 3,898 score and $315 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 12.37. This is the 182nd 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.

InfoA12-9700PCore i5-5257U
ManufacturerAMDIntel
Series--Core i5
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release Date--Q1 2015
Launch Price (MSRP)--$315
Production Status--End-of-life
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
A12-9700P
2,5277% of 36,991
Core i5-5257U54% better
3,89811% of 36,991

The Core i5-5257U has 54% better performance than the A12-9700P for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The A12-9700P is ranked 565th with a score of 2,527, and the Core i5-5257U is ranked 465th with a score of 3,898.

Performance per dollar
A12-9700P
No data available
Core i5-5257U
12.3710% of 121.53

The Core i5-5257U has 23% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Core i5-5257U's 12.37 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:A12-9700P or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i7-820QM4,002+58%
Core i7-720QM3,936+56%
Core i5-5257U3,898+54%
Core i7-5650U3,800+50%
Core i7-5600U3,792+50%
Core i3-4030U2,558+1%
Core m5-6Y542,529+0%
A12-9700P2,527
Core M-5Y712,522.5-0%
Core i3-2328M2,508-1%

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:A12-9700P orCore i5-5257U
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Pentium Silver N500016.27+31%
Core i3-N30016.13+30%
Core i7-4910MQ15.27+23%
Core i3-8145U15.19+23%
Core i7-4900MQ14.89+20%
Core i5-5257U12.37
Core i5-5200U11.98-3%
Core i7-740QM11.77-5%
Core i5-5250U11.39-8%
Core i5-5350U11.04-11%

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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BenchmarkA12-9700PCore i5-5257U
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
2,527
3,898
(+54.25%)
3DMark Time Spy CPU
1,069
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Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
225.5
316
(+40.13%)
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
79
124
(+56.96%)
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
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1,717
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
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908
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
2,441
2,806
(+14.95%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
1,204
1,722
(+43.02%)
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.

SpecA12-9700PCore i5-5257U
ManufacturerAMDIntel
Foundry--Intel
Process Size28 nm14 nm
Transistors3,100 million1,900 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.

SpecA12-9700PCore i5-5257U
Series--Core i5
Microarchitecture--Broadwell-U
Codename--Broadwell-U
Memory Support--DDR3
Memory Channels--Dual-channel
ECC Memory--No

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.

SpecA12-9700PCore i5-5257U
Cores42
Threads44
Clock Speed2500.0 MHz2.7 GHz
Turbo Clock3400.0 MHz3.1 GHz
Base Clock--100 MHz
Multiplier--27.0x
Multiplier Unlocked--No

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.

SpecA12-9700PCore i5-5257U
L1 Cache512 KB64 KB
L2 Cache2 MB256 KB
L3 Cache--3 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.

SpecA12-9700PCore i5-5257U
SocketFP4Intel BGA 1168
PCI Express--PCIe 2.0 x12
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W28 W
Tcase Max--105 °C
TJ Max90 °C105 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecA12-9700PCore i5-5257U
Integrated Graphics--Intel Iris 6100
Extensions / Technologies--MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, EIST, 64-bit, XD bit, VT-d, VT-x, Smart Cache, ADX, RDSEED, PREFETCHW, HTT, Boost 2.0

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