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Intel Core i3-4012Y | AMD A9-9420 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i3-4012Y and the AMD A9-9420 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i3-4012Y 2 core processor released in Q3/2013 with the AMD A9-9420 which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2017. |
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Intel Core i3 (202) | Family | AMD A (112) |
Intel Core i 4000Y (11) | CPU group | AMD A9-9000 (4) |
4 | Generation | 4 |
Haswell Y | Architecture | Stoney Ridge (Excavator) |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i3-4012Y is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.50 GHz. The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The AMD A9-9420 clocks with 3.00 GHz (3.60 GHz), has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i3-4012Y | Characteristic | AMD A9-9420 |
2 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 2 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.50 GHz | Frequency | 3.00 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.60 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.00 GHz |
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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Intel HD Graphics 4200 | GPU | AMD Radeon R5 (Stoney Ridge) |
0.20 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.85 GHz |
0.85 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
7.5 | GPU Generation | 7 |
22 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 3 |
20 | Compute units | 3 |
160 | Shader | 192 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
11.1 | 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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Intel HD Graphics 4200 | GPU | AMD Radeon R5 (Stoney Ridge) |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 16 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i3-4012Y, while the AMD A9-9420 supports a maximum of 8 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of -- enabled. |
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Intel Core i3-4012Y | Characteristic | AMD A9-9420 |
LPDDR3-1600, DDR3-1600 | Memory | DDR4-2133 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 8 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
25.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | -- |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
3.00 MB | L3 Cache | 2.00 MB |
2.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
12 | PCIe lanes | 8 |
6.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 7.9 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i3-4012Y has a TDP of 11.5 W. The TDP of the AMD A9-9420 is 15 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i3-4012Y | Characteristic | AMD A9-9420 |
11.5 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 15 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | 25 W |
4.5 W | TDP down | 10 W |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 90 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i3-4012Y has 3.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 22 nm. The cache of AMD A9-9420 is at 2.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 28 nm. |
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Intel Core i3-4012Y | Characteristic | AMD A9-9420 |
22 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Unknown |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 |
BGA 1168 | Socket | FP4 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | |
Q3/2013 | Release date | Q2/2017 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i3-4012Y
2C 4T @ 1.50 GHz |
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AMD A9-9420
2C 2T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-4012Y
2C 4T @ 1.50 GHz |
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AMD A9-9420
2C 2T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-4012Y
Intel HD Graphics 4200 @ 0.85 GHz |
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AMD A9-9420
AMD Radeon R5 (Stoney Ridge) @ 0.85 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-4012Y
2C 4T @ 1.50 GHz |
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AMD A9-9420
2C 2T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-4012Y
2C 4T @ 1.50 GHz |
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AMD A9-9420
2C 2T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-4012Y
2C 4T @ 1.50 GHz |
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AMD A9-9420
2C 2T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-4012Y
2C 4T @ 1.50 GHz |
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AMD A9-9420
2C 2T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-4012Y
2C 4T @ 1.50 GHz |
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AMD A9-9420
2C 2T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-4012Y
2C 4T @ 1.50 GHz |
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AMD A9-9420
2C 2T @ 3.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i3-4012Y | AMD A9-9420 |
Unknown | Unknown |