AMD A4-7210 vs Intel Core i7-5600U

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Performance
A4-7210
1,8865% of 36,991
Core i7-5600U101% better
3,79210% of 36,991

The Core i7-5600U has 101% better performance than the A4-7210 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
A4-7210
No data available
Core i7-5600U
9.658% of 121.53

The Core i7-5600U 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 A4-7210 CPU

The AMD A4-7210 is a 4-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. The A4-7210 is compatible with Socket FP4 (968) motherboards and is fabricated on a 28 nm manufacturing process. It features the Radeon R3 Graphics integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

In terms of cache, the A4-7210 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 256 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 A4-7210 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 1800.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 2200.0 MHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture.

Integrated Graphics

The A4-7210 includes an integrated graphics solution called Radeon R3 Graphics. 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 A4-7210 has the 624th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 5.10% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the Intel Core i7-5600U CPU

The Intel Core i7-5600U 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 $393. It is part of Intel's Core i7 lineup, which is based on the Broadwell-U microarchitecture. The i7-5600U is compatible with Intel BGA 1168 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel HD 5500 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i7-5600U supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i7-5600U 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 i7-5600U 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 2.6 GHz, and it can boost up to 3.2 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 i7-5600U includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel HD 5500. 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 i7-5600U has the 468th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 10.25% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 3,792 score and $393 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 9.65. This is the 197th 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.

InfoA4-7210Core i7-5600U
ManufacturerAMDIntel
Series--Core i7
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release Date--Q1 2015
Launch Price (MSRP)--$393
Production Status--End-of-life
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
A4-7210
1,8865% of 36,991
Core i7-5600U101% better
3,79210% of 36,991

The Core i7-5600U has 101% better performance than the A4-7210 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The A4-7210 is ranked 624th with a score of 1,886, and the Core i7-5600U is ranked 468th with a score of 3,792.

Performance per dollar
A4-7210
No data available
Core i7-5600U
9.658% of 121.53

The Core i7-5600U has 18% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Core i7-5600U's 9.65 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:A4-7210 or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i5-5257U3,898+107%
Core i7-5650U3,800+101%
Core i7-5600U3,792+101%
Core i5-5250U3,586.5+90%
Core i5-5350U3,479+84%
Core i3-2365M1,915+2%
Celeron 3865U1,906+1%
A4-72101,886
Celeron 1037U1,880-0%
Celeron J40051,877-0%

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:A4-7210 orCore i7-5600U
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Core i7-5557U10.38+8%
Core i7-5500U10.2+6%
Core i3-5015U9.87+2%
Core i3-5005U9.86+2%
Core i7-640M9.7+1%
Core i7-5600U9.65
Core m3-6Y309.62-0%
Core m5-6Y579.54-1%
Core m5-6Y549-7%
Core i7-5650U8.92-8%

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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BenchmarkA4-7210Core i7-5600U
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
1,886
3,792
(+101.06%)
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
157
297
(+89.17%)
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
46
130
(+182.61%)
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
571
1,731
(+203.15%)
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
206
913
(+343.2%)
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
1,665
3,036
(+82.34%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
725
1,775
(+144.83%)
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.

SpecA4-7210Core i7-5600U
ManufacturerAMDIntel
Foundry--Intel
Process Size28 nm14 nm
Transistors930 million1,300 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.

SpecA4-7210Core i7-5600U
Series--Core i7
Microarchitecture--Broadwell-U
CodenameMullinsBroadwell-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.

SpecA4-7210Core i7-5600U
Cores42
Threads44
Clock Speed1800.0 MHz2.6 GHz
Turbo Clock2200.0 MHz3.2 GHz
Base Clock--100 MHz
Multiplier--26.0x
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.

SpecA4-7210Core i7-5600U
L1 Cache256 KB64 KB
L2 Cache2 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.

SpecA4-7210Core i7-5600U
SocketSocket FP4 (968)Intel BGA 1168
PCI Express--PCIe 2.0 x12
Thermal Design Power (TDP)25 W15 W
Tcase Max--105 °C
TJ Max--105 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecA4-7210Core i7-5600U
Integrated GraphicsRadeon R3 GraphicsIntel HD 5500
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.