Intel Pentium N3540 vs AMD A6-9220

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Performance
Pentium N354022% better
1,7975% of 36,991
A6-9220
1,469.54% of 36,991

The Pentium N3540 has 22% better performance than the A6-9220 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Pentium N3540
No data available
A6-9220
No data available

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Summary

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About the Intel Pentium N3540 CPU

The Intel Pentium N3540 is a 4-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. The N3540 is compatible with FCBGA1170 motherboards and is fabricated on a 22 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel HD Graphics for Intel Atom Processor Z3700 Series integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

In terms of cache, the Pentium N3540 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 224 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 2 MB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 0 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Pentium N3540 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 2160.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 2660.0 MHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture.

Integrated Graphics

The Pentium N3540 includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel HD Graphics for Intel Atom Processor Z3700 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 Pentium N3540 has the 632nd best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 4.86% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the AMD A6-9220 CPU

The AMD A6-9220 is an end-of-life 2-core (2-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q2 2017. It is part of AMD's A6 lineup, which is based on the Stoney Ridge microarchitecture. The A6-9220 is compatible with AMD Socket FT4 motherboards and is fabricated on GlobalFoundries's 28 nm manufacturing process. It features the Radeon R4 3CU integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The A6-9220 supports DDR4 memory and features a single-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 1 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the A6-9220 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 A6-9220 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 2.5 GHz, and it can boost up to 2.9 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 A6-9220 includes an integrated graphics solution called Radeon R4 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 A6-9220 has the 671st best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 3.97% 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 N3540A6-9220
ManufacturerIntelAMD
Series--A6
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release Date--Q2 2017
Production Status--End-of-life
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Pentium N354022% better
1,7975% of 36,991
A6-9220
1,469.54% of 36,991

The Pentium N3540 has 22% better performance than the A6-9220 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Pentium N3540 is ranked 632nd with a score of 1,797, and the A6-9220 is ranked 671st with a score of 1,469.5.

Performance per dollar
Pentium N3540
No data available
A6-9220
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Pentium N3540 and the A6-9220 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 N3540 or
CPUBenchmark Performance
A8-74101,835+2%
A6-63101,825+2%
Pentium N35401,797
Core i3-3229Y1,795-0%
Pentium N35201,794-0%
Atom x7-Z87501,499-17%
A9-94101,470-18%
A6-92201,469.5-18%
E2-38001,440-20%
A6-5350M1,414.5-21%

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 N3540A6-9220
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
1,797
(+22.29%)
1,469.5
3DMark Time Spy CPU
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634
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
156.5
(+40.36%)
111.5
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
42
68.5
(+63.1%)
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
560
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Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
193
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CPU Mark Multi-Thread
1,209
1,274
(+5.38%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
712
1,129
(+58.57%)
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 N3540A6-9220
ManufacturerIntelAMD
Foundry--GlobalFoundries
Process Size22 nm28 nm
Transistors--1,200 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 N3540A6-9220
Series--A6
Microarchitecture--Stoney Ridge
CodenameBay TrailStoney Ridge
Memory Support--DDR4
Memory Channels--Single-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.

SpecPentium N3540A6-9220
Cores42
Threads42
Clock Speed2160.0 MHz2.5 GHz
Turbo Clock2660.0 MHz2.9 GHz
Base Clock--100 MHz
Multiplier--25.0x
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.

SpecPentium N3540A6-9220
L1 Cache224 KB160 KB
L2 Cache2 MB1 MB
L3 Cache0 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 N3540A6-9220
SocketFCBGA1170AMD Socket FT4
PCI Express--PCIe 3.0 x8
Thermal Design Power (TDP)7.5 W15 W
TJ Max100 °C90 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecPentium N3540A6-9220
Integrated GraphicsIntel HD Graphics for Intel Atom Processor Z3700 SeriesRadeon R4 3CU
Extensions / Technologies--MMX, 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.