AMD A9-9420e | Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD A9-9420e and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD A9-9420e 2 core processor released in Q2/2017 with the Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2019. |
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AMD A (112) | Family | Intel Xeon Platinum (89) |
AMD A9-9000 (4) | CPU group | Intel Xeon Platinum 8200/9200 (21) |
4 | Generation | 2 |
Stoney Ridge (Excavator) | Architecture | Cascade Lake |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD A9-9420e is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.80 GHz (2.70 GHz). The processor can compute 2 threads at the same time. The Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 clocks with 3.80 GHz (3.90 GHz), has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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AMD A9-9420e | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 |
2 | Cores | 4 |
2 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.80 GHz | Frequency | 3.80 GHz |
2.70 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.90 GHz |
2.40 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.90 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)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. |
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AMD Radeon R5 (Stoney Ridge) | GPU | no iGPU |
0.72 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
7 | GPU Generation | -- |
28 nm | Technology | |
3 | Max. displays | |
3 | Compute units | -- |
192 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12 | DirectX Version | -- |
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 R5 (Stoney Ridge) | GPU | no iGPU |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode | Codec h264 | No |
Decode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeUp to 8 GB of memory in a maximum of 1 memory channels is supported by the AMD A9-9420e, while the Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 supports a maximum of 1024 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 140.7 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD A9-9420e | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 |
DDR4-2133 | Memory | DDR4-2933 |
8 GB | Max. Memory | 1024 GB |
1 (Single Channel) | Memory channels | 6 (Hexa Channel) |
17.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 140.7 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
2.00 MB | L3 Cache | 16.50 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
8 | PCIe lanes | 48 |
7.9 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 47.3 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD A9-9420e has a TDP of 6 W. The TDP of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 is 105 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD A9-9420e | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 |
6 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 105 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
90 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD A9-9420e has 2.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 28 nm. The cache of Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 is at 16.50 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. |
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AMD A9-9420e | Characteristic | Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 |
28 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Unknown | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 |
FP4 | Socket | LGA 3647 |
AMD-V | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux | |
Q2/2017 | Release date | Q2/2019 |
-- | Release price | 7010 $ |
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AMD A9-9420e
2C 2T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8256
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
AMD A9-9420e
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8256
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
AMD A9-9420e
2C 2T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8256
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
AMD A9-9420e
AMD Radeon R5 (Stoney Ridge) @ 0.72 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8256
@ 0.00 GHz |
AMD A9-9420e
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Intel Xeon Platinum 8256
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD A9-9420e | Intel Xeon Platinum 8256 |
Unknown | Unknown |