Performance
A9-9420
1,6324% of 36,991
Pentium N354010% better
1,7975% of 36,991
The Pentium N3540 has 10% better performance than the A9-9420 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.
Performance per dollar
A9-9420
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Pentium N3540
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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 Pentium N3540 CPU
The Intel Pentium N3540 is a 4-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. The N3540 is compatible with FCBGA1170 motherboards and is fabricated on a 22 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel HD Graphics for Intel Atom Processor Z3700 Series integrated graphics solution.
Memory and Cache
In terms of cache, the Pentium N3540 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 Pentium N3540 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 2160.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 2660.0 MHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture.
Integrated Graphics
The Pentium N3540 includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel HD Graphics for Intel Atom Processor Z3700 Series. 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 N3540 has the 632nd best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 4.86% 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.
| Info | A9-9420 | Pentium N3540 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD | Intel |
| Series | A9 | -- |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q2 2016 | -- |
| Production Status | End-of-life | -- |
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Benchmark Performance
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Performance
A9-9420
1,6324% of 36,991
Pentium N354010% better
1,7975% of 36,991
The Pentium N3540 has 10% better performance than the A9-9420 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.
The A9-9420 is ranked 654th with a score of 1,632, and the Pentium N3540 is ranked 632nd with a score of 1,797.
Performance per dollar
A9-9420
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Pentium N3540
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We do not have any performance per dollar data for the A9-9420 and the Pentium N3540 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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| CPU | Benchmark Performance | |
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| A8-7410 | 1,835 | +12% |
| A6-6310 | 1,825 | +12% |
| Pentium N3540 | 1,797 | +10% |
| Core i3-3229Y | 1,795 | +10% |
| Pentium N3520 | 1,794 | +10% |
| A4-5000 | 1,635 | +0% |
| Celeron N2940 | 1,635 | +0% |
| A9-9420 | 1,632 | |
| Pentium N3510 | 1,619 | -1% |
| Celeron 2955U | 1,604 | -2% |
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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| CPU | Performance 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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| Benchmark | A9-9420 | Pentium N3540 |
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| 3DMark 11 Performance Physics | 1,632 | 1,797 (+10.11%) |
| Cinebench R15 Multi-Core | 134 | 156.5 (+16.79%) |
| Cinebench R15 Single-Core | 81 (+92.86%) | 42 |
| Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core | -- | 560 |
| Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core | -- | 193 |
| CPU Mark Multi-Thread | 1,497 (+23.82%) | 1,209 |
| CPU Mark Single-Thread | 1,292 (+81.46%) | 712 |
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.
| Spec | A9-9420 | Pentium N3540 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD | Intel |
| Foundry | GlobalFoundries | -- |
| Process Size | 28 nm | 22 nm |
| Transistors | 1,200 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.
| Spec | A9-9420 | Pentium N3540 |
|---|---|---|
| Series | A9 | -- |
| Microarchitecture | Stoney Ridge | -- |
| Codename | Stoney Ridge | Bay Trail |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | -- |
| Memory Channels | Single-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.
| Spec | A9-9420 | Pentium N3540 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 2 | 4 |
| Threads | 2 | 4 |
| Clock Speed | 3.0 GHz | 2160.0 MHz |
| Turbo Clock | 3.6 GHz | 2660.0 MHz |
| Base Clock | 100 MHz | -- |
| Multiplier | 30.0x | -- |
| 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.
| Spec | A9-9420 | Pentium N3540 |
|---|---|---|
| L1 Cache | 160 KB | 224 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 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.
| Spec | A9-9420 | Pentium N3540 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AMD Socket FT4 | FCBGA1170 |
| PCI Express | PCIe 3.0 x8 | -- |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 15 W | 7.5 W |
| TJ Max | 90 °C | 100 °C |
Graphics, Features, & Extensions
Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.
| Spec | A9-9420 | Pentium N3540 |
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| Integrated Graphics | Radeon R5 3CU | Intel HD Graphics for Intel Atom Processor Z3700 Series |
| Extensions / Technologies | MMX, 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 Core | -- |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.