AMD A6-9220 vs Intel Pentium 3556U

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Performance
A6-9220
1,469.54% of 36,991
Pentium 3556U19% better
1,7565% of 36,991

The Pentium 3556U has 19% better performance than the A6-9220 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
A6-9220
No data available
Pentium 3556U
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Summary

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About the AMD A6-9220 CPU

The AMD A6-9220 is an end-of-life 2-core (2-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q2 2017. It is part of AMD's A6 lineup, which is based on the Stoney Ridge microarchitecture. The A6-9220 is compatible with AMD Socket FT4 motherboards and is fabricated on GlobalFoundries's 28 nm manufacturing process. It features the Radeon R4 3CU integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The A6-9220 supports DDR4 memory and features a single-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 1 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the A6-9220 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 160 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 A6-9220 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 2.5 GHz, and it can boost up to 2.9 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 A6-9220 includes an integrated graphics solution called Radeon R4 3CU. 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 A6-9220 has the 671st best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 3.97% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the Intel Pentium 3556U CPU

The Intel Pentium 3556U is a 2-core (2-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q3 2013. It is part of Intel's Pentium lineup, which is based on the Haswell microarchitecture. The 3556U is compatible with Intel BGA 1168 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 22 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel HD integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Pentium 3556U supports DDR3 memory. In terms of cache, the Pentium 3556U 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 3556U 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 1700.0 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 3556U 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 3556U has the 640th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 4.75% 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.

InfoA6-9220Pentium 3556U
ManufacturerAMDIntel
SeriesA6Pentium
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ2 2017Q3 2013
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeActive
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
A6-9220
1,469.54% of 36,991
Pentium 3556U19% better
1,7565% of 36,991

The Pentium 3556U has 19% better performance than the A6-9220 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The A6-9220 is ranked 671st with a score of 1,469.5, and the Pentium 3556U is ranked 640th with a score of 1,756.

Performance per dollar
A6-9220
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Pentium 3556U
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We do not have any performance per dollar data for the A6-9220 and the Pentium 3556U 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:A6-9220 or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Celeron 1000M1,779+21%
Pentium N37001,768+20%
Pentium 3556U1,756+19%
Pentium N37101,742.5+19%
Core M-5Y311,738.5+18%
Atom x7-Z87501,499+2%
A9-94101,470+0%
A6-92201,469.5
E2-38001,440-2%
A6-5350M1,414.5-4%

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
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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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BenchmarkA6-9220Pentium 3556U
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
1,469.5
1,756
(+19.5%)
3DMark Time Spy CPU
634
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Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
111.5
125.5
(+12.56%)
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
68.5
(+4.58%)
65.5
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
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493
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
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302
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
1,274
(+20.42%)
1,058
CPU Mark Single-Thread
1,129
(+18.72%)
951
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.

SpecA6-9220Pentium 3556U
ManufacturerAMDIntel
FoundryGlobalFoundriesIntel
Process Size28 nm22 nm
Transistors1,200 million1,400 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.

SpecA6-9220Pentium 3556U
SeriesA6Pentium
MicroarchitectureStoney RidgeHaswell
CodenameStoney RidgeHaswell
Memory SupportDDR4DDR3
Memory ChannelsSingle-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.

SpecA6-9220Pentium 3556U
Cores22
Threads22
Clock Speed2.5 GHz1700.0 MHz
Turbo Clock2.9 GHz--
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier25.0x17.0x
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.

SpecA6-9220Pentium 3556U
L1 Cache160 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.

SpecA6-9220Pentium 3556U
SocketAMD Socket FT4Intel BGA 1168
PCI ExpressPCIe 3.0 x8--
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Tcase Max--105 °C
TJ Max90 °C100 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecA6-9220Pentium 3556U
Integrated GraphicsRadeon R4 3CUIntel HD
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, 3DNow!, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A, AMD64, AES, AVX, AVX2, BMI1, BMI2, FMA3, FMA4, F16C, TBM, XOP, AMD-V, EVP, Turbo CoreMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, EIST, 64-bit, 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.