AMD A4-1200 vs Intel Core m3-6Y30

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Performance
A4-1200
5702% of 36,991
Core m3-6Y30374% better
2,7047% of 36,991

The Core m3-6Y30 has 374% better performance than the A4-1200 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
A4-1200
No data available
Core m3-6Y30
9.628% of 121.53

The Core m3-6Y30 has 8% 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 A4-1200 CPU

The AMD A4-1200 is an end-of-life 2-core (2-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q2 2013. It is part of AMD's A4 lineup, which is based on the Temash microarchitecture. The A4-1200 is compatible with AMD Socket FT3 motherboards and is fabricated on GlobalFoundries's 28 nm manufacturing process. It features the Radeon HD 8180 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The A4-1200 supports DDR3 memory and features a single-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 1 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the A4-1200 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 1 MB, is larger but slower than the L1.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The A4-1200 features 2 total cores which can process 2 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 1000.0 MHz. Higher clock speeds result in higher performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The A4-1200 includes an integrated graphics solution called Radeon HD 8180. 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 A4-1200 has the 716th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 1.54% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the Intel Core m3-6Y30 CPU

The Intel Core m3-6Y30 is an end-of-life 2-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q3 2015 with a suggested retail price of $281. It is part of Intel's Core m3 lineup, which is based on the Skylake-Y microarchitecture. The m3-6Y30 is compatible with Intel BGA 1515 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel HD 515 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core m3-6Y30 supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core m3-6Y30 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 4 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core m3-6Y30 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 900.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 2.2 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 m3-6Y30 includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel HD 515. 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 m3-6Y30 has the 549th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 7.31% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 2,704 score and $281 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 9.62. This is the 199th 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.

InfoA4-1200Core m3-6Y30
ManufacturerAMDIntel
SeriesA4Core m3
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ2 2013Q3 2015
Launch Price (MSRP)--$281
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeEnd-of-life
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
A4-1200
5702% of 36,991
Core m3-6Y30374% better
2,7047% of 36,991

The Core m3-6Y30 has 374% better performance than the A4-1200 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The A4-1200 is ranked 716th with a score of 570, and the Core m3-6Y30 is ranked 549th with a score of 2,704.

Performance per dollar
A4-1200
No data available
Core m3-6Y30
9.628% of 121.53

The Core m3-6Y30 has 18% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Core m3-6Y30's 9.62 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:A4-1200 or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i3-5005U2,711+376%
Celeron J41252,706+375%
Core m3-6Y302,704+374%
Core m5-6Y572,681+370%
Core m7-6Y752,678.5+370%
E1-1200604+6%
E1-2100589+3%
A4-1200570
C-60538-6%
A6-9220e529-7%

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:A4-1200 orCore m3-6Y30
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Core i7-5500U10.2+6%
Core i3-5015U9.87+3%
Core i3-5005U9.86+2%
Core i7-640M9.7+1%
Core i7-5600U9.65+0%
Core m3-6Y309.62
Core m5-6Y579.54-1%
Core m5-6Y549-6%
Core i7-5650U8.92-7%
Core i7-840QM8.25-14%

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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BenchmarkA4-1200Core m3-6Y30
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
570
2,704
(+374.39%)
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
31
204
(+558.06%)
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
19
85.5
(+350%)
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
369
2,168
(+487.53%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
303
1,170
(+286.14%)
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.

SpecA4-1200Core m3-6Y30
ManufacturerAMDIntel
FoundryGlobalFoundriesIntel
Process Size28 nm14 nm

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.

SpecA4-1200Core m3-6Y30
SeriesA4Core m3
MicroarchitectureTemashSkylake-Y
CodenameTemashSkylake-Y
Memory SupportDDR3DDR3
Memory ChannelsSingle-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.

SpecA4-1200Core m3-6Y30
Cores22
Threads24
Clock Speed1000.0 MHz900.0 MHz
Turbo Clock--2.2 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier10.0x9.0x
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.

SpecA4-1200Core m3-6Y30
L1 Cache64 KB64 KB
L2 Cache1 MB256 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.

SpecA4-1200Core m3-6Y30
SocketAMD Socket FT3Intel BGA 1515
PCI ExpressPCIe 2.0 x8PCIe 3.0 x10
Thermal Design Power (TDP)4 W5 W
Tcase Max90 °C--
TJ Max--100 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecA4-1200Core m3-6Y30
Integrated GraphicsRadeon HD 8180Intel HD 515
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, 3DNow!, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AES, F16C, BMI1, AMD64, CnQ, NX bit, AMD-VMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, EIST, HTT, Intel 64, XD bit, VT-x, VT-d, EPT, AES-NI, TSX, TXT, CLMUL, FMA3, 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.