Intel Core i9-12900HK | AMD A4-6320 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i9-12900HK or AMD A4-6320 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core i9-12900HK has 14 cores with 20 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.00 GHz. Up to 64 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i9-12900HK was released in Q1/2022. The AMD A4-6320 has 2 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.00 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD A4-6320 was released in Q1/2014. |
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Intel Core i9 (78) | Family | AMD A (112) |
Intel Core i 12000H (23) | CPU group | AMD A4-6000 (3) |
12 | Generation | 3 |
Alder Lake H | Architecture | Richland (Piledriver) |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Core i9-13900HK | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i9-12900HK has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-12900HK is 2.50 GHz (5.00 GHz) while the AMD A4-6320 has 2 CPU cores and 2 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD A4-6320 is at 3.80 GHz (4.00 GHz). |
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Intel Core i9-12900HK | Characteristic | AMD A4-6320 |
14 | Cores | 2 |
20 | Threads | 2 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.50 GHz (5.00 GHz) 6x Golden Cove |
A-Core | 3.80 GHz (4.00 GHz) |
1.80 GHz (3.80 GHz) 8x Gracemont |
B-Core | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Intel Core i9-12900HK or AMD A4-6320 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake) | GPU | AMD Radeon HD 8370D |
0.40 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.76 GHz |
1.45 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
13 | GPU Generation | 5 |
10 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
4 | Max. displays | 2 |
96 | Compute units | 2 |
768 | Shader | 128 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
32 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
12.1 | DirectX Version | 11.2 |
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 Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake) | GPU | AMD Radeon HD 8370D |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode | Codec VP8 | No |
Decode | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i9-12900HK can use up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 83.2 GB/s. The AMD A4-6320 supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 29.9 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i9-12900HK | Characteristic | AMD A4-6320 |
LPDDR5-5200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR3-1866 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
83.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 29.9 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
11.50 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
24.00 MB | L3 Cache | 1.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | -- |
28 | PCIe lanes | -- |
55.1 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i9-12900HK is 45 W, while the AMD A4-6320 has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i9-12900HK | Characteristic | AMD A4-6320 |
45 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
115 W | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-12900HK is manufactured in 10 nm and has 35.50 MB cache. The AMD A4-6320 is manufactured in 32 nm and has a 1.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i9-12900HK | Characteristic | AMD A4-6320 |
10 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Unknown |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 |
BGA 1744 | Socket | FM2 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q1/2022 | Release date | Q1/2014 |
635 $ | Release price | 45 $ |
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Intel Core i9-12900HK
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake) @ 1.45 GHz |
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AMD A4-6320
AMD Radeon HD 8370D @ 0.76 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD A4-6320
2C 2T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD A4-6320
2C 2T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD A4-6320
2C 2T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD A4-6320
2C 2T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD A4-6320
2C 2T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD A4-6320
2C 2T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD A4-6320
2C 2T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD A4-6320
2C 2T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD A4-6320
2C 2T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD A4-6320
2C 2T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD A4-6320
2C 2T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 5.00 GHz |
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AMD A4-6320
2C 2T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-12900HK
14C 20T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD A4-6320
2C 2T @ 4.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-12900HK | AMD A4-6320 |
Unknown | Unknown |