AMD A9-9420e | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD A9-9420e and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD A9-9420e 2 core processor released in Q2/2017 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2016. |
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AMD A (112) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) |
AMD A9-9000 (4) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625/626 (2) |
4 | Generation | 3 |
Stoney Ridge (Excavator) | Architecture | Cortex-A53 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | 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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 clocks with 2.00 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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AMD A9-9420e | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 |
2 | Cores | 8 |
2 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.80 GHz | Frequency | 2.00 GHz |
2.70 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
2.40 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 2.00 GHz |
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 A9-9420e | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 |
-- | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | Hexagon 546 |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (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 | Qualcomm Adreno 506 |
0.72 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.65 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.65 GHz |
7 | GPU Generation | 5 |
28 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 0 |
3 | Compute units | -- |
192 | Shader | 96 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12 | DirectX Version | 11 |
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 | Qualcomm Adreno 506 |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 8 GB of memory in a maximum of 1 memory channels is supported by the AMD A9-9420e, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 supports a maximum of 8 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 14.9 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD A9-9420e | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 |
DDR4-2133 | Memory | LPDDR3-1866 |
8 GB | Max. Memory | 8 GB |
1 (Single Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
17.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 14.9 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
2.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
8 | PCIe lanes | -- |
7.9 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD A9-9420e has a TDP of 6 W. The TDP of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 is --. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD A9-9420e | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 |
6 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | 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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 is at 0.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. |
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AMD A9-9420e | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 |
28 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Unknown | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-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 | |
Q2/2017 | Release date | Q2/2016 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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AMD A9-9420e
2C 2T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
AMD A9-9420e
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
AMD A9-9420e
AMD Radeon R5 (Stoney Ridge) @ 0.72 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
Qualcomm Adreno 506 @ 0.65 GHz |
AMD A9-9420e
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
AMD A9-9420e
2C 2T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
AMD A9-9420e
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD A9-9420e | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 |
Unknown | Unknown |