AMD A6-4455M vs AMD A4-1200

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AMD A6-4455M CPU1 vs CPU2 AMD A4-1200
AMD A6-4455M AMD A4-1200

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD A6-4455M and the AMD A4-1200 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the AMD A6-4455M 2 core processor released in Q2/2012 with the AMD A4-1200 which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2013.
AMD A (112) Family AMD A (112)
AMD A6-4000M (2) CPU group AMD A4-1000 (3)
2 Generation 7
Trinity (Piledriver) Architecture Temash (Jaguar)
Mobile Segment Mobile
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD A6-4455M is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.10 GHz (2.60 GHz). The processor can compute 2 threads at the same time. The AMD A4-1200 clocks with 1.00 GHz, has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.

AMD A6-4455M Characteristic AMD A4-1200
2 Cores 2
2 Threads 2
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking ? Yes
2.10 GHz Frequency 1.00 GHz
2.60 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 Core) --
2.60 GHz Turbo Frequency (All Cores) --

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Processors 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.

AMD A6-4455M Characteristic AMD A4-1200
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --

Internal Graphics

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.

AMD Radeon HD 7500G GPU AMD Radeon HD 8180
0.33 GHz GPU frequency 0.23 GHz
0.43 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
4 GPU Generation 5
32 nm Technology 28 nm
2 Max. displays 2
4 Compute units 2
256 Shader 128
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
1 GB Max. GPU Memory 2 GB
11 DirectX Version 11.1

Hardware codec support

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.

AMD Radeon HD 7500G GPU AMD Radeon HD 8180
No Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode Codec h264 Decode
No Codec VP9 No
No Codec VP8 No
No Codec AV1 No
Decode Codec AVC Decode
Decode Codec VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode Codec JPEG Decode / Encode

Memory & PCIe

Up to GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the AMD A6-4455M, while the AMD A4-1200 supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of -- enabled.

AMD A6-4455M Characteristic AMD A4-1200
DDR3-1333 Memory DDR3L-1066
Max. Memory
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
21.3 GB/s Max. Bandwidth --
No ECC No
-- L2 Cache --
2.00 MB L3 Cache 1.00 MB
-- PCIe version --
-- PCIe lanes --
-- PCIe Bandwidth --

Thermal Management

The AMD A6-4455M has a TDP of 17 W. The TDP of the AMD A4-1200 is 3.9 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

AMD A6-4455M Characteristic AMD A4-1200
17 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 3.9 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The AMD A6-4455M has 2.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 32 nm. The cache of AMD A4-1200 is at 1.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 28 nm.

AMD A6-4455M Characteristic AMD A4-1200
32 nm Technology 28 nm
Unknown Chip design Unknown
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
FP2 Socket FT3
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V
Yes AES-NI Yes
Operating systems
Q2/2012 Release date Q2/2013
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Average performance in benchmarks

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⌀ Multi core performance in 1 CPU benchmarks

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.
AMD A6-4455M AMD A6-4455M
AMD Radeon HD 7500G @ 0.43 GHz
217 (100%)
AMD A4-1200 AMD A4-1200
AMD Radeon HD 8180 @ 0.23 GHz
58 (27%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
AMD A6-4455M AMD A6-4455M
2C 2T @ 2.60 GHz
1293 (100%)
AMD A4-1200 AMD A4-1200
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz
652 (50%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
AMD A6-4455M AMD A6-4455M
2C 2T @ 2.60 GHz
283 (100%)
AMD A4-1200 AMD A4-1200
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz
0 (0%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
AMD A6-4455M AMD A6-4455M
2C 2T @ 2.60 GHz
413 (100%)
AMD A4-1200 AMD A4-1200
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz
0 (0%)

Devices using this processor

AMD A6-4455M AMD A4-1200
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