AMD FX-4200 vs AMD G-T56E

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AMD FX-4200 CPU1 vs CPU2 AMD G-T56E
AMD FX-4200 AMD G-T56E

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD FX-4200 and the AMD G-T56E and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the AMD FX-4200 4 core processor released in Q2/2012 with the AMD G-T56E which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2012.
AMD FX (30) Family AMD G (38)
AMD FX-4100/4200 (5) CPU group AMD G (13)
1 Generation 1
Zambezi (Bulldozer) Architecture Ontario (Bobcat)
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD FX-4200 is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.30 GHz. The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The AMD G-T56E clocks with 1.65 GHz, has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.

AMD FX-4200 Characteristic AMD G-T56E
4 Cores 2
4 Threads 2
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking ? No
3.30 GHz Frequency 1.65 GHz
-- Turbo Frequency (1 Core) --
-- Turbo Frequency (All Cores) --

NPU AI performance

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.

AMD FX-4200 Characteristic AMD G-T56E
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
-- NPU + CPU + iGPU --

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.

no iGPU GPU AMD Radeon HD 6250
GPU frequency 0.28 GHz
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- GPU Generation 3
Technology 40 nm
Max. displays 2
-- Compute units 1
-- Shader 80
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
-- Max. GPU Memory 1 GB
-- DirectX Version 11

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.

no iGPU GPU AMD Radeon HD 6250
No Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No Codec h264 Decode
No Codec VP9 No
No Codec VP8 No
No Codec AV1 No
No Codec AVC Decode
No Codec VC-1 Decode
No Codec JPEG Decode / Encode

Memory & PCIe

Up to GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the AMD FX-4200, while the AMD G-T56E supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 10.6 GB/s enabled.

AMD FX-4200 Characteristic AMD G-T56E
DDR3-1866 Memory DDR3-1333
Max. Memory
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 1 (Single Channel)
29.9 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 10.6 GB/s
Yes ECC No
-- L2 Cache --
8.00 MB L3 Cache 1.00 MB
-- PCIe version --
-- PCIe lanes --
-- PCIe Bandwidth --

Thermal Management

The AMD FX-4200 has a TDP of 125 W. The TDP of the AMD G-T56E is 18 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

AMD FX-4200 Characteristic AMD G-T56E
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 18 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The AMD FX-4200 has 8.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 32 nm. The cache of AMD G-T56E is at 1.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 40 nm.

AMD FX-4200 Characteristic AMD G-T56E
32 nm Technology 40 nm
Unknown Chip design Unknown
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
AM3+ Socket --
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V
Yes AES-NI No
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
Q2/2012 Release date Q1/2012
-- Release price --
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Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 0 CPU benchmarks
AMD FX-4200 (0%)
AMD G-T56E (0%)
⌀ Multi core performance in 1 CPU benchmarks
AMD FX-4200 (100%)
AMD G-T56E (17%)

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 FX-4200 AMD FX-4200
4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz
4395 (100%)
AMD G-T56E AMD G-T56E
2C 2T @ 1.65 GHz
751 (17%)

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 FX-4200 AMD FX-4200
4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz
406 (100%)
AMD G-T56E AMD G-T56E
2C 2T @ 1.65 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 FX-4200 AMD FX-4200
4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz
1287 (100%)
AMD G-T56E AMD G-T56E
2C 2T @ 1.65 GHz
0 (0%)

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 FX-4200 AMD FX-4200
@ 0.00 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD G-T56E AMD G-T56E
AMD Radeon HD 6250 @ 0.28 GHz
45 (100%)

Devices using this processor

AMD FX-4200 AMD G-T56E
Unknown Unknown

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