AMD A4-9120C | MediaTek Dimensity 9300 | |
CPU comparisonAMD A4-9120C or MediaTek Dimensity 9300 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The AMD A4-9120C has 2 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.40 GHz. Up to 8 GB of memory is supported in 1 memory channels. The AMD A4-9120C was released in Q1/2019. The MediaTek Dimensity 9300 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.25 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The MediaTek Dimensity 9300 was released in Q4/2023. |
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AMD A (112) | Family | Mediatek Dimensity (36) |
AMD A4-9000 (2) | CPU group | MediaTek Dimensity 9300 (1) |
6 | Generation | 5 |
Stoney Ridge (Excavator) | Architecture | Cortex-X4 / -A720 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD A4-9120C is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.60 GHz (2.40 GHz). The MediaTek Dimensity 9300 has 8 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 3.25 GHz. |
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AMD A4-9120C | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 9300 |
2 | Cores | 8 |
2 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.60 GHz (2.40 GHz) | A-Core | 3.25 GHz 1x Cortex-X4 |
-- | B-Core | 2.85 GHz 3x Cortex-X4 |
-- | C-Core | 2.00 GHz 4x Cortex-A720 |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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AMD A4-9120C | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 9300 |
-- | AI hardware | Mediatek APU |
-- | AI specifications | MediaTek APU 790 @ 33 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsThe integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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AMD Radeon R4 (Stoney Ridge) | GPU | ARM Immortalis-G720 MC12 |
0.60 GHz | GPU frequency | 1.00 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
7 | GPU Generation | -- |
28 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 0 |
3 | Compute units | 12 |
192 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12 | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA 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. |
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AMD Radeon R4 (Stoney Ridge) | GPU | ARM Immortalis-G720 MC12 |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD A4-9120C supports a maximum of 8 GB of memory in 1 memory channels. The MediaTek Dimensity 9300 can connect up to 16 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. |
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AMD A4-9120C | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 9300 |
DDR4-1866 | Memory | LPDDR5X-9600 |
8 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
1 (Single Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
15.0 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
2.00 MB | L3 Cache | 18.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
8 | PCIe lanes | -- |
7.9 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The AMD A4-9120C has a TDP of 6 W, that of the MediaTek Dimensity 9300 is 12.5 W. |
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AMD A4-9120C | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 9300 |
6 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 12.5 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
90 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD A4-9120C has a 2.00 MB cache, while the MediaTek Dimensity 9300 cache has a total of 18.00 MB. |
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AMD A4-9120C | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 9300 |
28 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
Unknown | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv9-A (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 | ISA extensions | -- |
FP4 | Socket | -- |
AMD-V | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Operating systems | Android | |
Q1/2019 | Release date | Q4/2023 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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AMD A4-9120C
AMD Radeon R4 (Stoney Ridge) @ 0.60 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9300
ARM Immortalis-G720 MC12 @ 1.00 GHz |
AMD A4-9120C
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9300
8C 8T @ 3.25 GHz |
AMD A4-9120C
2C 2T @ 2.00 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9300
8C 8T @ 3.25 GHz |
AMD A4-9120C
2C 2T @ 1.60 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9300
8C 8T @ 3.25 GHz |
AMD A4-9120C
2C 2T @ 2.00 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9300
8C 8T @ 3.25 GHz |
AMD A4-9120C
2C 2T @ 1.60 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 9300
8C 8T @ 3.25 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD A4-9120C | MediaTek Dimensity 9300 |
Unknown | Unknown |