AMD PRO A8-9600B vs Intel Pentium 2117U

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Performance
PRO A8-9600B20% better
2,0816% of 36,991
Pentium 2117U
1,7285% of 36,991

The PRO A8-9600B has 20% better performance than the Pentium 2117U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
PRO A8-9600B
No data available
Pentium 2117U
No data available

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Summary

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About the AMD PRO A8-9600B CPU

The AMD PRO A8-9600B is a 4-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. The PRO A8-9600B is compatible with BGA (FP4) motherboards and is fabricated on a 28 nm manufacturing process. It features the Radeon R5 Series integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

In terms of cache, the PRO A8-9600B has a L2 cache of 2 MB in size which provides fast access to instructions and data.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The PRO A8-9600B 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 2400.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 3300.0 MHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture.

Integrated Graphics

The PRO A8-9600B includes an integrated graphics solution called Radeon R5 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 PRO A8-9600B has the 609th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 5.63% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the Intel Pentium 2117U CPU

The Intel Pentium 2117U is a 2-core (2-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q3 2012. It is part of Intel's Pentium lineup, which is based on the Ivy Bridge microarchitecture. The 2117U is compatible with Intel Socket G2 (988B) motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 22 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel HD integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Pentium 2117U supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Pentium 2117U 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 2117U 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 1800.0 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 2117U 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 2117U has the 645th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 4.67% 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.

InfoPRO A8-9600BPentium 2117U
ManufacturerAMDIntel
Series--Pentium
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release Date--Q3 2012
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
PRO A8-9600B20% better
2,0816% of 36,991
Pentium 2117U
1,7285% of 36,991

The PRO A8-9600B has 20% better performance than the Pentium 2117U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The PRO A8-9600B is ranked 609th with a score of 2,081, and the Pentium 2117U is ranked 645th with a score of 1,728.

Performance per dollar
PRO A8-9600B
No data available
Pentium 2117U
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the PRO A8-9600B and the Pentium 2117U 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:PRO A8-9600B or
CPUBenchmark Performance
A6-3400M2,092+1%
Pentium N42002,087+0%
PRO A8-9600B2,081
A10 Pro-7350B2,066-1%
Core i3-4020Y2,061-1%
Core i5-4300Y1,738-16%
Atom x5-Z85501,737-17%
Pentium 2117U1,728-17%
E2-71101,725-17%
Celeron N40001,712.5-18%

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
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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BenchmarkPRO A8-9600BPentium 2117U
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
2,081
(+20.43%)
1,728
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
203
(+69.17%)
120
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
71
(+22.41%)
58
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
980
(+100%)
490
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
449
(+55.9%)
288
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
2,385
(+134.05%)
1,019
CPU Mark Single-Thread
1,277
(+37.46%)
929
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.

SpecPRO A8-9600BPentium 2117U
ManufacturerAMDIntel
Foundry--Intel
Process Size28 nm22 nm
Transistors3,100 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.

SpecPRO A8-9600BPentium 2117U
Series--Pentium
Microarchitecture--Ivy Bridge
CodenameBristol Ridge PROIvy Bridge
Memory Support--DDR3
Memory Channels--Dual-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.

SpecPRO A8-9600BPentium 2117U
Cores42
Threads42
Clock Speed2400.0 MHz1800.0 MHz
Turbo Clock3300.0 MHz--
Base Clock--100 MHz
Multiplier--18.0x
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.

SpecPRO A8-9600BPentium 2117U
L1 Cache--64 KB
L2 Cache2 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.

SpecPRO A8-9600BPentium 2117U
SocketBGA (FP4)Intel Socket G2 (988B)
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W17 W
TJ Max90 °C105 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecPRO A8-9600BPentium 2117U
Integrated GraphicsRadeon R5 SeriesIntel HD
Extensions / Technologies--MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, EIST, Intel 64, 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.