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AMD A12-9700P vs Intel Core m3-8100Y

AMD
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Intel
Performance
A12-9700P
2,5277% of 36,991
Core m3-8100Y2% better
2,579.57% of 36,991

The Core m3-8100Y has 2% better performance than the A12-9700P for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
A12-9700P
No data available
Core m3-8100Y
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the A12-9700P and the Core m3-8100Y for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

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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 564th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 720 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 m3-8100Y CPU

The Intel Core m3-8100Y is a 2-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. The m3-8100Y is compatible with FCBGA1515 motherboards and is fabricated on a 14 nm manufacturing process.

Memory and Cache

In terms of cache, the Core m3-8100Y has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 128 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 512 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 4 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core m3-8100Y 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 1100.0 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 Core m3-8100Y 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 Core m3-8100Y has the 561st best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 720 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 6.97% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

General Info

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

InfoA12-9700PCore m3-8100Y
ManufacturerAMDIntel
Market SegmentMobileMobile
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
A12-9700P
2,5277% of 36,991
Core m3-8100Y2% better
2,579.57% of 36,991

The Core m3-8100Y has 2% better performance than the A12-9700P for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The A12-9700P is ranked 564th with a score of 2,527, and the Core m3-8100Y is ranked 561st with a score of 2,579.5.

Performance per dollar
A12-9700P
No data available
Core m3-8100Y
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the A12-9700P and the Core m3-8100Y for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

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.

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CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i5-430M2,594+3%
Core i5-460M2,587+2%
Core i5-4302Y2,583+2%
Core m3-8100Y2,579.5+2%
Core i3-4030U2,558+1%
Core m5-6Y542,529+0%
A12-9700P2,527
Core M-5Y712,522.5-0%
Core i3-2328M2,508-1%
Core i3-4005U2,507-1%

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.

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CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other CPUs.

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 m3-8100Y
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
2,527
2,579.5
(+2.08%)
3DMark Time Spy CPU
1,069
(+7.76%)
992
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
225.5
(+25.63%)
179.5
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
79
96.6
(+22.28%)
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
2,441
2,881
(+18.03%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
1,204
1,742
(+44.68%)
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 m3-8100Y
ManufacturerAMDIntel
Process Size28 nm14 nm
Transistors3,100 million--

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 m3-8100Y
Cores42
Threads44
Clock Speed2500.0 MHz1100.0 MHz
Turbo Clock3400.0 MHz3400.0 MHz

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 m3-8100Y
L1 Cache512 KB128 KB
L2 Cache2 MB512 KB
L3 Cache--4 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 m3-8100Y
SocketFP4FCBGA1515
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W5 W
TJ Max90 °C100 °C

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