AMD A6-4455M vs Intel Core i3-4012Y

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Performance
A6-4455M
1,2123% of 36,991
Core i3-4012Y78% better
2,1596% of 36,991

The Core i3-4012Y has 78% better performance than the A6-4455M for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
A6-4455M
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Core i3-4012Y
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Summary

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About the AMD A6-4455M CPU

The AMD A6-4455M is an end-of-life 2-core (2-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q2 2012. It is part of AMD's A6 lineup, which is based on the Trinity microarchitecture. The A6-4455M is compatible with AMD Socket FP2 motherboards and is fabricated on GlobalFoundries's 32 nm manufacturing process. It features the Radeon HD 7500G integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The A6-4455M supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the A6-4455M has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 92 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 A6-4455M 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 2.1 GHz, and it can boost up to 2.6 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 A6-4455M includes an integrated graphics solution called Radeon HD 7500G. 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 A6-4455M has the 689th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 3.28% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the Intel Core i3-4012Y CPU

The Intel Core i3-4012Y is a 2-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. The i3-4012Y is compatible with FCBGA1168 motherboards and is fabricated on a 22 nm manufacturing process.

Memory and Cache

In terms of cache, the Core i3-4012Y 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 3 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i3-4012Y 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 1500.0 MHz. Higher clock speeds result in higher performance for the same microarchitecture.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i3-4012Y 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 i3-4012Y has the 599th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 5.84% 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.

InfoA6-4455MCore i3-4012Y
ManufacturerAMDIntel
SeriesA6--
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ2 2012--
Production StatusEnd-of-life--
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
A6-4455M
1,2123% of 36,991
Core i3-4012Y78% better
2,1596% of 36,991

The Core i3-4012Y has 78% better performance than the A6-4455M for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The A6-4455M is ranked 689th with a score of 1,212, and the Core i3-4012Y is ranked 599th with a score of 2,159.

Performance per dollar
A6-4455M
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Core i3-4012Y
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We do not have any performance per dollar data for the A6-4455M and the Core i3-4012Y 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:A6-4455M or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i3-3227U2,195.5+81%
Core M-5Y102,171+79%
Pentium 2020M2,159+78%
Core i3-4012Y2,159+78%
A10-5745M2,155+78%
E2-90101,241+2%
Atom Z37401,234+2%
A6-4455M1,212
Atom Z3735D1,202-1%
E2-90001,199-1%

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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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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BenchmarkA6-4455MCore i3-4012Y
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
1,212
2,159
(+78.14%)
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
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150
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
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60
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
302
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Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
228
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CPU Mark Multi-Thread
793
1,260
(+58.89%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
786
(+10.55%)
711
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.

SpecA6-4455MCore i3-4012Y
ManufacturerAMDIntel
FoundryGlobalFoundries--
Process Size32 nm22 nm
Transistors1,303 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.

SpecA6-4455MCore i3-4012Y
SeriesA6--
MicroarchitectureTrinity--
CodenameTrinity--
Memory SupportDDR3--
Memory ChannelsDual-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.

SpecA6-4455MCore i3-4012Y
Cores22
Threads24
Clock Speed2.1 GHz1500.0 MHz
Turbo Clock2.6 GHz--
Base Clock100 MHz--
Multiplier21.0x--
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.

SpecA6-4455MCore i3-4012Y
L1 Cache92 KB128 KB
L2 Cache2 MB512 KB
L3 Cache--3 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.

SpecA6-4455MCore i3-4012Y
SocketAMD Socket FP2FCBGA1168
PCI ExpressPCIe 2.0--
Thermal Design Power (TDP)17 W11.5 W
Tcase Max100 °C--
TJ Max--100 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecA6-4455MCore i3-4012Y
Integrated GraphicsRadeon HD 7500G--
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AMD64, AMD-V, AES, AVX, CLMUL, CVT16, EVP, FMA4, FMA3, F16C, XOP, ABM, TBM, Turbo Core--

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