AMD A6-9220C vs Intel Core i5-8250U: What is the difference?
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AMD A6-9220C
44points
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€155
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61 facts in comparison
AMD A6-9220C
Intel Core i5-8250U
Why is AMD A6-9220C better than Intel Core i5-8250U?
- 420MHz faster GPU clock speed?
720MHzvs300MHz - 9W lower TDP?
6Wvs15W - 0.25MB/core more L2 cache per core?
0.5MB/corevs0.25MB/core - 2 higher clock multiplier?
18vs16
Why is Intel Core i5-8250U better than AMD A6-9220C?
- 1.78x faster CPU speed?
4 x 1.6GHzvs2 x 1.8GHz - 534MHz higher ram speed?
2400MHzvs1866MHz - 6 more CPU threads?
8vs2 - 10°C higher maximum operating temperature?
100°Cvs90°C - 14nm smaller semiconductor size?
14nmvs28nm - 0.
7GHz higher turbo clock speed?
3.4GHzvs2.7GHz - 5.55x higher PassMark result?
5941vs1070 - 96KB bigger L1 cache?
256KBvs160KB
AMD A6-9220C
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Intel Core i3-7020U
Intel Core i5-8250U
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Intel Core i3-1115G4
AMD A6-9220C
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Intel Celeron N4020
Intel Core i5-8250U
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Intel Core i3-1005G1
AMD A6-9220C
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AMD A4-9125
Intel Core i5-8250U
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Intel Core i7-6500U
AMD A6-9220C
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Intel Core i3-5005U
Intel Core i5-8250U
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AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
AMD A6-9220C
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AMD A9-9425
Intel Core i5-8250U
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Intel Core i7-7500U
AMD A6-9220C
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Intel Core i5-8265U
Intel Core i5-8250U
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AMD Ryzen 3 2200U
AMD A6-9220C
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AMD Ryzen 3 5300U
Intel Core i5-8250U
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Intel Core i7-8550U
AMD A6-9220C
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AMD E2-9000
Intel Core i5-8250U
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AMD Ryzen 3 3200U
AMD A6-9220C
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Intel Core i5-13600
Intel Core i5-8250U
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Intel Core i5-7200U
AMD A6-9220C
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Intel Celeron N4120
Intel Core i5-8250U
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AMD Ryzen 5 2500U
Price comparison
Intel Core i5-8250U
Buy used:
€167
| Product | Store | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
Intel Core i5-12400F 12. Generation Desk…Intel Core i5-12400F 12. Generation Desktop Prozessor (Basistakt: 2.5GHz, 6 Kerne, LGA1700, RAM DDR4 und DDR5 bis zu 128GB) BX8071512400F |
€155 | ||
| Intel Core i5-12400 12. Generation Deskt…Intel Core i5-12400 12. Generation Desktop Prozessor (Basistakt: 2.5GHz, 6 Kerne, LGA1700, RAM DDR4 und DDR5 bis zu 128GB) BX8071512400 | €194 | ||
| Intel Core i5-11400 11. Generation Deskt…Intel Core i5-11400 11. Generation Desktop Prozessor (Basistakt: 2.6GHz Tuboboost: 4.4GHz, 6 Kerne, LGA1200) BX8070811400 | €145 | ||
User reviews
Overall rating
AMD A6-9220C
0 User reviews
AMD A6-9220C
0.0/10
0 User reviews
Intel Core i5-8250U
7 User reviews
Intel Core i5-8250U
7.9/10
7 User reviews
Features
Value for money
No reviews yet
7.7/10
7 votes
Gaming
No reviews yet
7.
3/10
7 votes
Performance
No reviews yet
7.9/10
7 votes
Reliability
No reviews yet
8.9/10
7 votes
Energy efficiency
No reviews yet
7.1/10
7 votes
Performance
CPU speed
2 x 1.8GHz
4 x 1.6GHz
The CPU speed indicates how many processing cycles per second can be executed by a CPU, considering all of its cores (processing units). It is calculated by adding the clock rates of each core or, in the case of multi-core processors employing different microarchitectures, of each group of cores.
CPU threads
More threads result in faster performance and better multitasking.
turbo clock speed
2.7GHz
3.4GHz
When the CPU is running below its limitations, it can boost to a higher clock speed in order to give increased performance.
Has an unlocked multiplier
✖AMD A6-9220C
✖Intel Core i5-8250U
Some processors come with an unlocked multiplier which makes them easy to overclock, allowing you to gain increased performance in games and other apps.
L2 cache
A larger L2 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.
L3 cache
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD A6-9220C)
A larger L3 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.
L1 cache
A larger L1 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.
L2 core
0.5MB/core
0.25MB/core
More data can be stored in the L2 cache for access by each core of the CPU.
L3 core
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD A6-9220C)
1.5MB/core
More data can be stored in the L3 cache for access by each core of the CPU.
Benchmarks
PassMark result
This benchmark measures the performance of the CPU using multiple threads.
PassMark result (single)
This benchmark measures the performance of the CPU using a single thread.
Cinebench R20 (multi) result
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD A6-9220C)
Cinebench R20 is a benchmark tool that measures a CPU’s multi-core performance by rendering a 3D scene.
Cinebench R20 (single) result
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD A6-9220C)
Cinebench R20 is a benchmark tool that measures a CPU’s single-core performance by rendering a 3D scene.
Geekbench 5 result (multi)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD A6-9220C)
Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor’s multi-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2023)
Geekbench 5 result (single)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD A6-9220C)
Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor’s single-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2023)
Blender (bmw27) result
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD A6-9220C)
771.41seconds
The Blender (bmw27) benchmark measures the performance of a processor by rendering a 3D scene. More powerful processors can render the scene in less time.
Blender (classroom) result
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD A6-9220C)
2852.
02seconds
The Blender (classroom) benchmark measures the performance of a processor by rendering a 3D scene. More powerful processors can render the scene in less time.
performance per watt
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD A6-9220C)
This means the CPU is more efficient, giving a greater amount of performance for each watt of power used.
Integrated graphics
GPU clock speed
720MHz
300MHz
The graphics processing unit (GPU) has a higher clock speed.
GPU turbo
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD A6-9220C)
1100MHz
When the GPU is running below its limitations, it can boost to a higher clock speed in order to give increased performance.
GPU execution units
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD A6-9220C)
A graphics processing unit (GPU) with a greater number of execution units can deliver better graphics.
supported displays
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD A6-9220C)
Using multiple displays you can create a larger workspace, making it easier to work across multiple apps.
DirectX version
DirectX is used in games, with newer versions supporting better graphics.
OpenGL version
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD A6-9220C)
OpenGL is used in games, with newer versions supporting better graphics.
OpenCL version
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD A6-9220C)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-8250U)
Some apps use OpenCL to apply the power of the graphics processing unit (GPU) for non-graphical computing. Newer versions introduce more functionality and better performance.
texture mapping units (TMUs)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD A6-9220C)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-8250U)
TMUs take textures and map them to the geometry of a 3D scene. More TMUs will typically mean that texture information is processed faster.
render output units (ROPs)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD A6-9220C)
Unknown.
Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-8250U)
The ROPs are responsible for some of the final steps of the rendering process, writing the final pixel data to memory and carrying out other tasks such as anti-aliasing to improve the look of graphics.
Memory
RAM speed
1866MHz
2400MHz
It can support faster memory, which will give quicker system performance.
maximum memory bandwidth
13.91GB/s
34.1GB/s
This is the maximum rate that data can be read from or stored into memory.
DDR memory version
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD A6-9220C)
DDR (Double Data Rate) memory is the most common type of RAM. Newer versions of DDR memory support higher maximum speeds and are more energy-efficient.
memory channels
More memory channels increases the speed of data transfer between the memory and the CPU.
maximum memory amount
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD A6-9220C)
The maximum amount of memory (RAM) supported.
bus transfer rate
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD A6-9220C)
The bus is responsible for transferring data between different components of a computer or device.
Supports ECC memory
✖AMD A6-9220C
✖Intel Core i5-8250U
Error-correcting code memory can detect and correct data corruption. It is used when is it essential to avoid corruption, such as scientific computing or when running a server.
eMMC version
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD A6-9220C)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-8250U)
A higher version of eMMC allows faster memory interfaces, having a positive effect on the performance of a device. For example, when transferring files from your computer to the internal storage over USB.
bus speed
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD A6-9220C)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-8250U)
The bus is responsible for transferring data between different components of a computer or device.
Features
instruction sets
SSE 4.2, SSE 4.1, AVX, AES, FMA3, F16C, MMX
SSE 4.2, SSE 4.1, AVX, AES, FMA3, F16C, MMX
Instruction sets are sets of codes that the CPU runs for certain functions.
uses multithreading
✖AMD A6-9220C
✔Intel Core i5-8250U
Multithreading technology (such as Intel’s Hyperthreading or AMD’s Simultaneous Multithreading) provides increased performance by splitting each of the processor’s physical cores into virtual cores, also known as threads. This way, each core can run two instruction streams at once.
bits executed at a time
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD A6-9220C)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-8250U)
NEON provides acceleration for media processing, such as listening to MP3s.
Has TrustZone
✖AMD A6-9220C
✖Intel Core i5-8250U
A technology integrated into the processor to secure the device for use with features such as mobile payments and streaming video using digital rights management (DRM).
front-end width
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD A6-9220C)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-8250U)
The CPU can decode more instructions per clock (IPC), meaning that the CPU performs better
Has NX bit
✖AMD A6-9220C
✔Intel Core i5-8250U
NX bit helps protect the computer from malicious attacks.
VFP version
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (AMD A6-9220C)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Intel Core i5-8250U)
Vector Floating-Point (VFP) is used by the processor to deliver increased performance in areas such as digital imaging.
Miscellaneous
Has AES
✔AMD A6-9220C
✔Intel Core i5-8250U
AES is used to speed up encryption and decryption.
Price comparison
Intel Core i5-8250U
Buy used:
€167
| Product | Store | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
Intel Core i5-12400F 12. Generation Desk. ..Intel Core i5-12400F 12. Generation Desktop Prozessor (Basistakt: 2.5GHz, 6 Kerne, LGA1700, RAM DDR4 und DDR5 bis zu 128GB) BX8071512400F |
€155 | ||
| Intel Core i5-12400 12. Generation Deskt…Intel Core i5-12400 12. Generation Desktop Prozessor (Basistakt: 2.5GHz, 6 Kerne, LGA1700, RAM DDR4 und DDR5 bis zu 128GB) BX8071512400 | €194 | ||
| Intel Core i5-11400 11. Generation Deskt…Intel Core i5-11400 11. Generation Desktop Prozessor (Basistakt: 2.6GHz Tuboboost: 4.4GHz, 6 Kerne, LGA1200) BX8070811400 | €145 | ||
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AMD A6-9220C SoC vs Intel Core i5-2540M
Summary
Reasons to consider AMD A6-9220C SoC |
| This is a newer product, it might have better application compatibility/performance (check features chart below). |
Reasons to consider Intel Core i5-2540M |
Higher theoretical single-threaded performance, based on raw specifications plus core architecture. |
| Higher theoretical multi-threaded performance, based on specifications plus core architecture. |
| Higher overall performance, based on specifications plus core architecture. |
Gaming
HWBench recommends Intel Core i5-2540M
Based on game and synthetic benchmarks, and theoretical specifications.
Productivity
HWBench recommends Intel Core i5-2540M
Based on productivity benchmarks, overall multithreaded performance and theoretical specifications.
Features
| AMD A6-9220C SoC | Intel Core i5-2540M | |||
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| MMX | ||||
| 3DNow! | ||||
| SSE | ||||
| SSE2 | ||||
| SSE3 | ||||
| SSE4 | ||||
| SSE4.1 | ||||
| SSE4.2 | ||||
| SSE4A | ||||
| AMD64 | ||||
| AES | ||||
| AVX | ||||
| AVX2 | ||||
| BMI1 | ||||
| BMI2 | ||||
| FMA3 | ||||
| FMA4 | ||||
| F16C | ||||
| TBM | ||||
| XOP | ||||
| AMD-V | ||||
| EVP | ||||
| Turbo Core | ||||
| SSSE3 | ||||
| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) | ||||
| Intel 64 | ||||
| XD bit (an NX bit implementation) | ||||
| TXT | ||||
| Intel VT-x | ||||
| Intel VT-d | ||||
| Hyper-threading | ||||
| Turbo Boost | ||||
| AES-NI | ||||
Smart Cache.
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