Intel Pentium B980 vs AMD A10-9600P

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Performance
Pentium B980
2,203.56% of 36,991
A10-9600P8% better
2,3876% of 36,991

The A10-9600P has 8% better performance than the Pentium B980 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Pentium B980
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A10-9600P
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Summary

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About the Intel Pentium B980 CPU

The Intel Pentium B980 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 Sandy Bridge microarchitecture. The B980 is compatible with Intel Socket G2 (988B) motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 32 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel HD (Sandy Bridge) integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Pentium B980 supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Pentium B980 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 B980 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 B980 includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel HD (Sandy Bridge). 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 B980 has the 596th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 5.96% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the AMD A10-9600P CPU

The AMD A10-9600P is a 4-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q2 2016. It is part of AMD's A10 lineup, which is based on the Excavator microarchitecture. The A10-9600P is compatible with AMD Socket FP4 motherboards and is fabricated on a 28 nm manufacturing process. It features the Radeon R5 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The A10-9600P supports DDR4-1866 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the A10-9600P has a L2 cache of 2 MB in size which provides fast access to instructions and data.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The A10-9600P 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 2.4 GHz, and it can boost up to 3.3 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 A10-9600P 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 A10-9600P has the 578th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 6.45% 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 B980A10-9600P
ManufacturerIntelAMD
SeriesPentiumA10
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ3 2012Q2 2016
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Pentium B980
2,203.56% of 36,991
A10-9600P8% better
2,3876% of 36,991

The A10-9600P has 8% better performance than the Pentium B980 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Pentium B980 is ranked 596th with a score of 2,203.5, and the A10-9600P is ranked 578th with a score of 2,387.

Performance per dollar
Pentium B980
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A10-9600P
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We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Pentium B980 and the A10-9600P 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 B980 or
CPUBenchmark Performance
FX-9800P2,393+9%
Core i3-380M2,391.5+9%
A10-9600P2,387+8%
Pentium Silver N50302,377+8%
Core M-5Y702,373+8%
Core i5-450M2,222+1%
Celeron N41002,213+0%
Pentium B9802,203.5
Core i3-3227U2,195.5-0%
Core M-5Y102,171-1%

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 B980A10-9600P
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
2,203.5
2,387
(+8.33%)
3DMark Time Spy CPU
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1,045
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
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216
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
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76
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
644
1,037
(+61.02%)
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
372
459
(+23.39%)
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
1,080
2,343
(+116.94%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
1,045
1,151
(+10.14%)
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 B980A10-9600P
ManufacturerIntelAMD
FoundryIntel--
Process Size32 nm28 nm
Transistors504 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 B980A10-9600P
SeriesPentiumA10
MicroarchitectureSandy BridgeExcavator
CodenameSandy BridgeBristol Ridge
Memory SupportDDR3DDR4-1866
Memory ChannelsDual-channelDual-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 B980A10-9600P
Cores24
Threads24
Clock Speed2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
Turbo Clock--3.3 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier24.0x24.0x
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 B980A10-9600P
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 B980A10-9600P
SocketIntel Socket G2 (988B)AMD Socket FP4
PCI Express--PCIe 3.0 x8
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W15 W
TJ Max85 °C90 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecPentium B980A10-9600P
Integrated GraphicsIntel HD (Sandy Bridge)Radeon R5
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, Smart CacheMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4, SSE4a, AES, AVX, AVX2, BMI, F16C, FMA3, FMA4, TBM, XOP, AMD64, AMD-V, Turbo Core

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