Intel Pentium 3556U vs AMD A4-7210

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Performance
Pentium 3556U
1,7565% of 36,991
A4-72107% better
1,8865% of 36,991

The A4-7210 has 7% better performance than the Pentium 3556U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Pentium 3556U
No data available
A4-7210
No data available

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Summary

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About the Intel Pentium 3556U CPU

The Intel Pentium 3556U is a 2-core (2-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q3 2013. It is part of Intel's Pentium lineup, which is based on the Haswell microarchitecture. The 3556U is compatible with Intel BGA 1168 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 22 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel HD integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Pentium 3556U supports DDR3 memory. In terms of cache, the Pentium 3556U 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 3556U 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 1700.0 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 3556U 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 3556U has the 640th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 4.75% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the AMD A4-7210 CPU

The AMD A4-7210 is a 4-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. The A4-7210 is compatible with Socket FP4 (968) motherboards and is fabricated on a 28 nm manufacturing process. It features the Radeon R3 Graphics integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

In terms of cache, the A4-7210 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 256 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 2 MB, is larger but slower than the L1.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The A4-7210 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 1800.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 2200.0 MHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture.

Integrated Graphics

The A4-7210 includes an integrated graphics solution called Radeon R3 Graphics. 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 A4-7210 has the 624th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 5.10% 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 3556UA4-7210
ManufacturerIntelAMD
SeriesPentium--
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ3 2013--
Production StatusActive--
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Pentium 3556U
1,7565% of 36,991
A4-72107% better
1,8865% of 36,991

The A4-7210 has 7% better performance than the Pentium 3556U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Pentium 3556U is ranked 640th with a score of 1,756, and the A4-7210 is ranked 624th with a score of 1,886.

Performance per dollar
Pentium 3556U
No data available
A4-7210
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Pentium 3556U and the A4-7210 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 3556U or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i3-2365M1,915+9%
Celeron 3865U1,906+9%
A4-72101,886+7%
Celeron 1037U1,880+7%
Celeron J40051,877+7%
Celeron 1000M1,779+1%
Pentium N37001,768+1%
Pentium 3556U1,756
Pentium N37101,742.5-1%
Core M-5Y311,738.5-1%

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 3556UA4-7210
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
1,756
1,886
(+7.4%)
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
125.5
157
(+25.1%)
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
65.5
(+42.39%)
46
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
493
571
(+15.82%)
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
302
(+46.6%)
206
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
1,058
1,665
(+57.37%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
951
(+31.17%)
725
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 3556UA4-7210
ManufacturerIntelAMD
FoundryIntel--
Process Size22 nm28 nm
Transistors1,400 million930 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 3556UA4-7210
SeriesPentium--
MicroarchitectureHaswell--
CodenameHaswellMullins
Memory SupportDDR3--
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 3556UA4-7210
Cores24
Threads24
Clock Speed1700.0 MHz1800.0 MHz
Turbo Clock--2200.0 MHz
Base Clock100 MHz--
Multiplier17.0x--
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 3556UA4-7210
L1 Cache64 KB256 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 3556UA4-7210
SocketIntel BGA 1168Socket FP4 (968)
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W25 W
Tcase Max105 °C--
TJ Max100 °C--

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecPentium 3556UA4-7210
Integrated GraphicsIntel HDRadeon R3 Graphics
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, EIST, 64-bit, 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.