AMD A12-9720P vs Intel Core i3-4102E

In this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD A12-9720P and the Intel Core i3-4102E and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the AMD A12-9720P 4 core processor released in Q4/2016 with the Intel Core i3-4102E which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2013.

The AMD A12-9720P is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.70 GHz (3.60 GHz). The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The Intel Core i3-4102E clocks with 1.60 GHz, has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.

Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback.

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.

Up to 64 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the AMD A12-9720P, while the Intel Core i3-4102E supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s enabled.

The AMD A12-9720P has a TDP of 15 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i3-4102E is 25 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

The AMD A12-9720P has 2.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 28 nm. The cache of Intel Core i3-4102E is at 3.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 22 nm.