AMD A9-9420 vs Intel Celeron N2840

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Performance
A9-942052% better
1,6324% of 36,991
Celeron N2840
1,072.53% of 36,991

The A9-9420 has 52% better performance than the Celeron N2840 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
A9-9420
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Celeron N2840
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Summary

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About the AMD A9-9420 CPU

The AMD A9-9420 is an end-of-life 2-core (2-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q2 2016. It is part of AMD's A9 lineup, which is based on the Stoney Ridge microarchitecture. The A9-9420 is compatible with AMD Socket FT4 motherboards and is fabricated on GlobalFoundries's 28 nm manufacturing process. It features the Radeon R5 3CU integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The A9-9420 supports DDR4 memory and features a single-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 1 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the A9-9420 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 A9-9420 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 3.0 GHz, and it can boost up to 3.6 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 A9-9420 includes an integrated graphics solution called Radeon R5 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 A9-9420 has the 654th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 4.41% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the Intel Celeron N2840 CPU

The Intel Celeron N2840 is a 2-core (2-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q2 2014. It is part of Intel's Celeron lineup, which is based on the Bay Trail microarchitecture. The N2840 is compatible with Intel BGA 1170 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 22 nm manufacturing process. It features the HD Graphics integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Celeron N2840 supports DDR3 memory. In terms of cache, the Celeron N2840 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 56 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 512 KB, is larger but slower than the L1.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Celeron N2840 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 2.2 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 Celeron N2840 includes an integrated graphics solution called HD 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 Celeron N2840 has the 698th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 2.90% 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.

InfoA9-9420Celeron N2840
ManufacturerAMDIntel
SeriesA9Celeron
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ2 2016Q2 2014
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeActive
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
A9-942052% better
1,6324% of 36,991
Celeron N2840
1,072.53% of 36,991

The A9-9420 has 52% better performance than the Celeron N2840 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The A9-9420 is ranked 654th with a score of 1,632, and the Celeron N2840 is ranked 698th with a score of 1,072.5.

Performance per dollar
A9-9420
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Celeron N2840
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We do not have any performance per dollar data for the A9-9420 and the Celeron N2840 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.

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CPUBenchmark Performance
A4-50001,635+0%
Celeron N29401,635+0%
A9-94201,632
Pentium N35101,619-1%
Celeron 2955U1,604-2%
A6 Pro-7050B1,133-31%
Atom x5-Z83001,123.5-31%
Celeron N28401,072.5-34%
Celeron N28301,027-37%
A4-4355M994-39%

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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BenchmarkA9-9420Celeron N2840
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
1,632
(+52.17%)
1,072.5
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
134
(+76.32%)
76
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
81
(+113.16%)
38
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
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297
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
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178
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
1,497
(+155.03%)
587
CPU Mark Single-Thread
1,292
(+92.55%)
671
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.

SpecA9-9420Celeron N2840
ManufacturerAMDIntel
FoundryGlobalFoundriesIntel
Process Size28 nm22 nm
Transistors1,200 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.

SpecA9-9420Celeron N2840
SeriesA9Celeron
MicroarchitectureStoney RidgeBay Trail
CodenameStoney RidgeBay Trail-M
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.

SpecA9-9420Celeron N2840
Cores22
Threads22
Clock Speed3.0 GHz2.2 GHz
Turbo Clock3.6 GHz2.6 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz--
Multiplier30.0x--
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.

SpecA9-9420Celeron N2840
L1 Cache160 KB56 KB
L2 Cache1 MB512 KB

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.

SpecA9-9420Celeron N2840
SocketAMD Socket FT4Intel BGA 1170
PCI ExpressPCIe 3.0 x8--
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W7 W
TJ Max90 °C105 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecA9-9420Celeron N2840
Integrated GraphicsRadeon R5 3CUHD Graphics
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, EIST, XD bit, BPT, NX

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