Intel Pentium 2129Y vs AMD A9-9420

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Performance
Pentium 2129Y
1,1383% of 36,991
A9-942043% better
1,6324% of 36,991

The A9-9420 has 43% better performance than the Pentium 2129Y for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Pentium 2129Y
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A9-9420
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Summary

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About the Intel Pentium 2129Y CPU

The Intel Pentium 2129Y 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 2129Y is compatible with Intel BGA 1023 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 22 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel HD integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Pentium 2129Y supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Pentium 2129Y 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 2129Y 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 1100.0 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 2129Y 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 2129Y has the 695th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 3.08% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

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.

General Info

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

InfoPentium 2129YA9-9420
ManufacturerIntelAMD
SeriesPentiumA9
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ3 2012Q2 2016
Production Status--End-of-life
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Pentium 2129Y
1,1383% of 36,991
A9-942043% better
1,6324% of 36,991

The A9-9420 has 43% better performance than the Pentium 2129Y for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Pentium 2129Y is ranked 695th with a score of 1,138, and the A9-9420 is ranked 654th with a score of 1,632.

Performance per dollar
Pentium 2129Y
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A9-9420
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We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Pentium 2129Y and the A9-9420 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 2129Y or
CPUBenchmark Performance
A4-50001,635+44%
Celeron N29401,635+44%
A9-94201,632+43%
Pentium N35101,619+42%
Celeron 2955U1,604+41%
Atom x7-Z87001,186+4%
Atom Z3736F1,144+1%
Pentium 2129Y1,138
A6 Pro-7050B1,133-0%
Atom x5-Z83001,123.5-1%

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.

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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 2129YA9-9420
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
1,138
1,632
(+43.41%)
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
72
134
(+86.11%)
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
39
81
(+107.69%)
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
587
1,497
(+155.03%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
564
1,292
(+129.08%)
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 2129YA9-9420
ManufacturerIntelAMD
FoundryIntelGlobalFoundries
Process Size22 nm28 nm
Transistors1,400 million1,200 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.

SpecPentium 2129YA9-9420
SeriesPentiumA9
MicroarchitectureIvy BridgeStoney Ridge
CodenameIvy BridgeStoney Ridge
Memory SupportDDR3DDR4
Memory ChannelsDual-channelSingle-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.

SpecPentium 2129YA9-9420
Cores22
Threads22
Clock Speed1100.0 MHz3.0 GHz
Turbo Clock--3.6 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier11.0x30.0x
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.

SpecPentium 2129YA9-9420
L1 Cache64 KB160 KB
L2 Cache256 KB1 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 2129YA9-9420
SocketIntel BGA 1023AMD Socket FT4
PCI Express--PCIe 3.0 x8
Thermal Design Power (TDP)10 W15 W
TJ Max105 °C90 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecPentium 2129YA9-9420
Integrated GraphicsIntel HDRadeon R5 3CU
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, VT-x, Smart CacheMMX, 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.