Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5 vs AMD A9-9420

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Performance
Xeon E3-1505M v5472% better
9,33225% of 36,991
A9-9420
1,6324% of 36,991

The Xeon E3-1505M v5 has 472% better performance than the A9-9420 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Xeon E3-1505M v5
21.518% of 121.53
A9-9420
No data available

The Xeon E3-1505M v5 has 18% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: Intel Core i5-13400F.

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Summary

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About the Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5 CPU

The Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5 is an end-of-life 4-core (8-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q4 2015 with a suggested retail price of $434. It is part of Intel's Xeon E3 lineup, which is based on the Skylake-H microarchitecture. The E3-1505M v5 is compatible with Intel BGA 1440 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the HD Graphics P530 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Xeon E3-1505M v5 supports DDR3, DDR4 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Xeon E3-1505M v5 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 8 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Xeon E3-1505M v5 features 4 total cores which can process 8 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2.8 GHz, and it can boost up to 3.7 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 Xeon E3-1505M v5 includes an integrated graphics solution called HD Graphics P530. 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 & Value

The Xeon E3-1505M v5 has the 268th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 25.23% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 9,332 score and $434 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 21.5. This is the 152nd best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

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.

InfoXeon E3-1505M v5A9-9420
ManufacturerIntelAMD
SeriesXeon E3A9
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ4 2015Q2 2016
Launch Price (MSRP)$434--
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeEnd-of-life
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Xeon E3-1505M v5472% better
9,33225% of 36,991
A9-9420
1,6324% of 36,991

The Xeon E3-1505M v5 has 472% better performance than the A9-9420 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Xeon E3-1505M v5 is ranked 268th with a score of 9,332, and the A9-9420 is ranked 654th with a score of 1,632.

Performance per dollar
Xeon E3-1505M v5
21.518% of 121.53
A9-9420
No data available

The Xeon E3-1505M v5 has 41% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Xeon E3-1505M v5's 21.5 performance per dollar ranks it 152nd among the other benchmarked CPUs in our database.

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:Xeon E3-1505M v5 or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i5-1038NG79,402+1%
Core i7-4940MX9,402+1%
Xeon E3-1505M v59,332
Core i7-7820HQ9,118.5-2%
Core i3-N3058,926-4%
A4-50001,635-82%
Celeron N29401,635-82%
A9-94201,632-83%
Pentium N35101,619-83%
Celeron 2955U1,604-83%

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.

Choose Baseline CPU:Xeon E3-1505M v5 orA9-9420
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Core i7-1195G724.5+14%
Core i5-7300HQ24.17+12%
Core i7-7820HQ24.12+12%
Core i7-7700HQ23.37+9%
Core i5-8365U21.53+0%
Xeon E3-1505M v521.5
Core i7-4810MQ21.2-1%
Core i7-4710MQ21.11-2%
Core i5-8265U20.95-3%
Core i7-4800MQ20.78-3%

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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BenchmarkXeon E3-1505M v5A9-9420
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
9,332
(+471.81%)
1,632
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
724.5
(+440.67%)
134
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
157.5
(+94.44%)
81
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
3,627
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Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
1,182
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CPU Mark Multi-Thread
6,933
(+363.13%)
1,497
CPU Mark Single-Thread
1,999
(+54.72%)
1,292
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.

SpecXeon E3-1505M v5A9-9420
ManufacturerIntelAMD
FoundryIntelGlobalFoundries
Process Size14 nm28 nm
Transistors2,300 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.

SpecXeon E3-1505M v5A9-9420
SeriesXeon E3A9
MicroarchitectureSkylake-HStoney Ridge
CodenameSkylake-HStoney Ridge
Memory SupportDDR3, DDR4DDR4
Memory ChannelsDual-channelSingle-channel
ECC MemoryYesNo

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.

SpecXeon E3-1505M v5A9-9420
Cores42
Threads82
Clock Speed2.8 GHz3.0 GHz
Turbo Clock3.7 GHz3.6 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier28.0x30.0x
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.

SpecXeon E3-1505M v5A9-9420
L1 Cache64 KB160 KB
L2 Cache256 KB1 MB
L3 Cache8 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.

SpecXeon E3-1505M v5A9-9420
SocketIntel BGA 1440AMD Socket FT4
PCI ExpressPCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x8
Thermal Design Power (TDP)45 W15 W
TJ Max100 °C90 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecXeon E3-1505M v5A9-9420
Integrated GraphicsHD Graphics P530Radeon R5 3CU
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, TXT, VT-x, VT-d, AES-NI, ECC, HTT, FMA3, F16C, BMI1, BMI2, x8 SDDC, vPro, Boost 2.0MMX, 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.