Intel Pentium 2020M vs AMD PRO A8-9600B

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Performance
Pentium 2020M4% better
2,1596% of 36,991
PRO A8-9600B
2,0816% of 36,991

The Pentium 2020M has 4% better performance than the PRO A8-9600B for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Pentium 2020M
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PRO A8-9600B
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Summary

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About the Intel Pentium 2020M CPU

The Intel Pentium 2020M 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 2020M 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 2020M supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Pentium 2020M 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 2020M 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 2.4 GHz. 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 2020M 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 2020M has the 599th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 5.84% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

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.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoPentium 2020MPRO A8-9600B
ManufacturerIntelAMD
SeriesPentium--
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ3 2012--
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Pentium 2020M4% better
2,1596% of 36,991
PRO A8-9600B
2,0816% of 36,991

The Pentium 2020M has 4% better performance than the PRO A8-9600B for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Pentium 2020M is ranked 599th with a score of 2,159, and the PRO A8-9600B is ranked 609th with a score of 2,081.

Performance per dollar
Pentium 2020M
No data available
PRO A8-9600B
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We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Pentium 2020M and the PRO A8-9600B 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:Pentium 2020M or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i3-3227U2,195.5+2%
Core M-5Y102,171+1%
Pentium 2020M2,159
Core i3-4012Y2,1590%
A10-5745M2,155-0%
A6-3400M2,092-3%
Pentium N42002,087-3%
PRO A8-9600B2,081-4%
A10 Pro-7350B2,066-4%
Core i3-4020Y2,061-5%

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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BenchmarkPentium 2020MPRO A8-9600B
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
2,159
(+3.75%)
2,081
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
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203
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
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71
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
673
980
(+45.62%)
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
396
449
(+13.38%)
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
1,386
2,385
(+72.08%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
1,272
1,277
(+0.39%)
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.

SpecPentium 2020MPRO A8-9600B
ManufacturerIntelAMD
FoundryIntel--
Process Size22 nm28 nm
Transistors1,400 million3,100 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.

SpecPentium 2020MPRO A8-9600B
SeriesPentium--
MicroarchitectureIvy Bridge--
CodenameIvy BridgeBristol Ridge PRO
Memory SupportDDR3--
Memory ChannelsDual-channel--
ECC MemoryNo--

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.

SpecPentium 2020MPRO A8-9600B
Cores24
Threads24
Clock Speed2.4 GHz2400.0 MHz
Turbo Clock--3300.0 MHz
Base Clock100 MHz--
Multiplier24.0x--
Multiplier UnlockedNo--

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.

SpecPentium 2020MPRO A8-9600B
L1 Cache64 KB--
L2 Cache256 KB2 MB
L3 Cache2 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.

SpecPentium 2020MPRO A8-9600B
SocketIntel Socket G2 (988B)BGA (FP4)
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W15 W
TJ Max--90 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecPentium 2020MPRO A8-9600B
Integrated GraphicsIntel HDRadeon R5 Series
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, 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.