AMD A9-9425 vs Intel Core i7-7820HQ

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Performance
A9-9425
1,5274% of 36,991
Core i7-7820HQ497% better
9,118.525% of 36,991

The Core i7-7820HQ has 497% better performance than the A9-9425 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
A9-9425
No data available
Core i7-7820HQ
24.1220% of 121.53

The Core i7-7820HQ has 20% 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 A9-9425 CPU

The AMD A9-9425 is a 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 A9-9425 is compatible with AMD Socket FT4 motherboards and is fabricated on a 28 nm manufacturing process. It features the Radeon R5 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The A9-9425 supports DDR4 memory. In terms of cache, the A9-9425 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 1 MB, is larger but slower than the L1.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The A9-9425 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 3.1 GHz, and it can boost up to 3.7 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 A9-9425 includes an integrated graphics solution called Radeon R5. 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 A9-9425 has the 664th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 4.13% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the Intel Core i7-7820HQ CPU

The Intel Core i7-7820HQ is an end-of-life 4-core (8-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q1 2017 with a suggested retail price of $378. It is part of Intel's Core i7 lineup, which is based on the Kaby Lake-H microarchitecture. The i7-7820HQ is compatible with Intel BGA 1440 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel HD Graphics 630 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i7-7820HQ supports DDR4-2400, DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i7-7820HQ 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 8 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i7-7820HQ features 4 total cores which can process 8 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2.9 GHz, and it can boost up to 3.9 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 Core i7-7820HQ includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel HD Graphics 630. 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 i7-7820HQ has the 274th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 24.65% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 9,118.5 score and $378 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 24.12. This is the 149th 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.

InfoA9-9425Core i7-7820HQ
ManufacturerAMDIntel
SeriesA9Core i7
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ2 2016Q1 2017
Launch Price (MSRP)--$378
Production StatusActiveEnd-of-life
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
A9-9425
1,5274% of 36,991
Core i7-7820HQ497% better
9,118.525% of 36,991

The Core i7-7820HQ has 497% better performance than the A9-9425 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The A9-9425 is ranked 664th with a score of 1,527, and the Core i7-7820HQ is ranked 274th with a score of 9,118.5.

Performance per dollar
A9-9425
No data available
Core i7-7820HQ
24.1220% of 121.53

The Core i7-7820HQ has 46% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Core i7-7820HQ's 24.12 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:A9-9425 or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i7-4940MX9,402+516%
Xeon E3-1505M v59,332+511%
Core i7-7820HQ9,118.5+497%
Core i3-N3058,926+485%
Core i7-7700HQ8,833+478%
Celeron 1017U1,532+0%
A4-5150M1,531+0%
A9-94251,527
Celeron 2957U1,524-0%
Celeron N31501,516-1%

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.

Choose Baseline CPU:A9-9425 orCore i7-7820HQ
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Core i5-7440HQ26.33+9%
Xeon E-2176M26.06+8%
Core i7-11390H24.89+3%
Core i7-1195G724.5+2%
Core i5-7300HQ24.17+0%
Core i7-7820HQ24.12
Core i7-7700HQ23.37-3%
Core i5-8365U21.53-11%
Xeon E3-1505M v521.5-11%
Core i7-4810MQ21.2-12%

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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BenchmarkA9-9425Core i7-7820HQ
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
1,527
9,118.5
(+497.15%)
3DMark Time Spy CPU
705
3,897.5
(+452.84%)
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
125
736
(+488.8%)
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
76
163
(+114.47%)
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
--
3,598
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
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1,198
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
1,507
7,163
(+375.32%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
1,322
2,120
(+60.36%)
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.

SpecA9-9425Core i7-7820HQ
ManufacturerAMDIntel
Foundry--Intel
Process Size28 nm14 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.

SpecA9-9425Core i7-7820HQ
SeriesA9Core i7
MicroarchitectureStoney RidgeKaby Lake-H
CodenameStoney RidgeKaby Lake-H
Memory SupportDDR4DDR4-2400, DDR3
Memory Channels--Dual-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.

SpecA9-9425Core i7-7820HQ
Cores24
Threads28
Clock Speed3.1 GHz2.9 GHz
Turbo Clock3.7 GHz3.9 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier31.0x29.0x
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.

SpecA9-9425Core i7-7820HQ
L1 Cache128 KB64 KB
L2 Cache1 MB256 KB
L3 Cache--8 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.

SpecA9-9425Core i7-7820HQ
SocketAMD Socket FT4Intel BGA 1440
PCI Express--PCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W45 W
Tcase Max74 °C--
TJ Max90 °C100 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecA9-9425Core i7-7820HQ
Integrated GraphicsRadeon R5Intel HD Graphics 630
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, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, TXT, VT-x, VT-d, AES-NI, TBT 2.0

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