Processor N50 vs A12-9800

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Aggregate performance score

A12-9800
2017
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
2.36
+29.7%

A12-9800 outperforms Processor N50 by a substantial 30% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A12-9800 and Processor N50 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking18022016
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.62no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency3.3127.66
Architecture codenameBristol Ridge (2016−2019)Alder Lake-N (2023)
Release date27 July 2017 (7 years ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$139no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

A12-9800 and Processor N50 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads42
Base clock speed3.8 GHz1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz3.4 GHz
L1 cacheno data96 KB (per core)
L2 cache2048 KB2 MB (shared)
L3 cache0 KB6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography28 nm10 nm
Die size246 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature90 °C105 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)74 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,178 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on A12-9800 and Processor N50 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketAM4Intel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt6 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A12-9800 and Processor N50. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
FRTC+-
FreeSync+-
PowerTune+-
TrueAudio+-
PowerNow+-
PowerGating+-
VirusProtect+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+

Security technologies

A12-9800 and Processor N50 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A12-9800 and Processor N50 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A12-9800 and Processor N50. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2400DDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel
Max memory channels2no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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AMD Radeon R7 GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)
iGPU core count8no data
Enduro+-
UVD+-
VCE+-

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of A12-9800 and Processor N50 integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics API support

APIs supported by A12-9800 and Processor N50 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXDirectX® 12no data
Vulkan+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A12-9800 and Processor N50.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes89

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.36 1.82
Recency 27 July 2017 3 January 2023
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 28 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 6 Watt

A12-9800 has a 29.7% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

Processor N50, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 5 years, a 180% more advanced lithography process, and 983.3% lower power consumption.

The A12-9800 is our recommended choice as it beats the Processor N50 in performance tests.

Note that A12-9800 is a desktop processor while Processor N50 is a notebook one.


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