AMD A4-1200 vs Intel Pentium 2117U

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Performance
A4-1200
5702% of 36,991
Pentium 2117U203% better
1,7285% of 36,991

The Pentium 2117U has 203% better performance than the A4-1200 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
A4-1200
No data available
Pentium 2117U
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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 Pentium 2117U CPU

The Intel Pentium 2117U is a 2-core (2-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q3 2012. It is part of Intel's Pentium lineup, which is based on the Ivy Bridge microarchitecture. The 2117U is compatible with Intel Socket G2 (988B) motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 22 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel HD integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Pentium 2117U supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Pentium 2117U 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 2 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Pentium 2117U 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 1800.0 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 Pentium 2117U includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel HD. 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 Pentium 2117U has the 645th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 4.67% 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.

InfoA4-1200Pentium 2117U
ManufacturerAMDIntel
SeriesA4Pentium
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ2 2013Q3 2012
Production StatusEnd-of-life--
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
A4-1200
5702% of 36,991
Pentium 2117U203% better
1,7285% of 36,991

The Pentium 2117U has 203% 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 Pentium 2117U is ranked 645th with a score of 1,728.

Performance per dollar
A4-1200
No data available
Pentium 2117U
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the A4-1200 and the Pentium 2117U 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.

Choose Baseline CPU:A4-1200 or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i5-4300Y1,738+205%
Atom x5-Z85501,737+205%
Pentium 2117U1,728+203%
E2-71101,725+203%
Celeron N40001,712.5+200%
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.

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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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BenchmarkA4-1200Pentium 2117U
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
570
1,728
(+203.16%)
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
31
120
(+287.1%)
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
19
58
(+205.26%)
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
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490
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
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288
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
369
1,019
(+176.15%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
303
929
(+206.6%)
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.

SpecA4-1200Pentium 2117U
ManufacturerAMDIntel
FoundryGlobalFoundriesIntel
Process Size28 nm22 nm
Transistors--1,400 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.

SpecA4-1200Pentium 2117U
SeriesA4Pentium
MicroarchitectureTemashIvy Bridge
CodenameTemashIvy Bridge
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.

SpecA4-1200Pentium 2117U
Cores22
Threads22
Clock Speed1000.0 MHz1800.0 MHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier10.0x18.0x
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.

SpecA4-1200Pentium 2117U
L1 Cache64 KB64 KB
L2 Cache1 MB256 KB
L3 Cache--2 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.

SpecA4-1200Pentium 2117U
SocketAMD Socket FT3Intel Socket G2 (988B)
PCI ExpressPCIe 2.0 x8--
Thermal Design Power (TDP)4 W17 W
Tcase Max90 °C--
TJ Max--105 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecA4-1200Pentium 2117U
Integrated GraphicsRadeon HD 8180Intel HD
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, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, VT-x, Smart Cache

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