AMD A4-1250 vs Intel Atom x5-Z8500

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Performance
A4-1250
6072% of 36,991
Atom x5-Z8500123% better
1,3534% of 36,991

The Atom x5-Z8500 has 123% better performance than the A4-1250 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
A4-1250
No data available
Atom x5-Z8500
No data available

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Summary

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About the AMD A4-1250 CPU

The AMD A4-1250 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 A4-1250 is compatible with AMD Socket FT3 motherboards and is fabricated on GlobalFoundries's 28 nm manufacturing process. It features the Radeon HD 8210 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The A4-1250 supports DDR3 memory and features a single-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 1 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the A4-1250 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 A4-1250 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 A4-1250 includes an integrated graphics solution called Radeon HD 8210. 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 A4-1250 has the 713th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 1.64% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the Intel Atom x5-Z8500 CPU

The Intel Atom x5-Z8500 is a 4-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. The x5-Z8500 is compatible with UTFCBGA1380 motherboards and is fabricated on a 14 nm manufacturing process.

Memory and Cache

In terms of cache, the Atom x5-Z8500 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 224 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 2 MB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 0 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Atom x5-Z8500 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 1440.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 2240.0 MHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture.

Integrated Graphics

The Atom x5-Z8500 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 Atom x5-Z8500 has the 678th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 3.66% 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.

InfoA4-1250Atom x5-Z8500
ManufacturerAMDIntel
SeriesA4--
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ2 2013--
Production StatusEnd-of-life--
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
A4-1250
6072% of 36,991
Atom x5-Z8500123% better
1,3534% of 36,991

The Atom x5-Z8500 has 123% better performance than the A4-1250 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The A4-1250 is ranked 713th with a score of 607, and the Atom x5-Z8500 is ranked 678th with a score of 1,353.

Performance per dollar
A4-1250
No data available
Atom x5-Z8500
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the A4-1250 and the Atom x5-Z8500 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:A4-1250 or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Pentium 3560Y1,365+125%
A4-4300M1,355+123%
Atom x5-Z85001,353+123%
Atom Z3745D1,345+122%
A4-3305M1,338.5+121%
Celeron N2805637.5+5%
E-350609+0%
A4-1250607
E1-1200604-0%
E1-2100589-3%

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:A4-1250 orAtom x5-Z8500
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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BenchmarkA4-1250Atom x5-Z8500
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
607
1,353
(+122.9%)
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
32.5
106.5
(+227.69%)
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
20.5
35.5
(+73.17%)
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
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482
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
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170
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
406
1,237
(+204.68%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
329
632
(+92.1%)
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.

SpecA4-1250Atom x5-Z8500
ManufacturerAMDIntel
FoundryGlobalFoundries--
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.

SpecA4-1250Atom x5-Z8500
SeriesA4--
MicroarchitectureTemash--
CodenameTemashCherry Trail
Memory SupportDDR3--
Memory ChannelsSingle-channel--
ECC MemoryNo--

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.

SpecA4-1250Atom x5-Z8500
Cores24
Threads24
Clock Speed1000.0 MHz1440.0 MHz
Turbo Clock--2240.0 MHz
Base Clock100 MHz--
Multiplier10.0x--
Multiplier UnlockedNo--

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.

SpecA4-1250Atom x5-Z8500
L1 Cache64 KB224 KB
L2 Cache1 MB2 MB
L3 Cache--0 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.

SpecA4-1250Atom x5-Z8500
SocketAMD Socket FT3UTFCBGA1380
PCI ExpressPCIe 2.0 x8--
Thermal Design Power (TDP)8 W2 W
Tcase Max90 °C--
TJ Max--90 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecA4-1250Atom x5-Z8500
Integrated GraphicsRadeon HD 8210--
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, 3DNow!, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AES, F16C, BMI1, AMD64, CnQ, NX bit, AMD-V--

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