A9-9420e vs A6-9210

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Aggregate performance score

A6-9210
2016
2 cores / 2 threads, 10 Watt
0.79
+12.9%
A9-9420e
2018
2 cores / 2 threads, 15 Watt
0.70

A6-9210 outperforms A9-9420e by a moderate 13% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A6-9210 and A9-9420e processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking26342720
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesAMD Bristol RidgeAMD Bristol Ridge
Power efficiency4.984.42
Architecture codenameStoney Ridge (2016−2019)Stoney Ridge (2016−2019)
Release date1 June 2016 (8 years ago)1 June 2018 (6 years ago)

Detailed specifications

A6-9210 and A9-9420e 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 cores2 (Dual-core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads22
Base clock speed2.4 GHzno data
Boost clock speed2.8 GHzno data
L2 cache1024 KB1 MB
Chip lithography28 nm28 nm
Die size124.5 mm2124.5 mm2
Maximum core temperature90 °C90 °C
Number of transistors1200 Million1200 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on A6-9210 and A9-9420e 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.

SocketFP4BGA
Power consumption (TDP)10-15 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A6-9210 and A9-9420e. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsVirtualization,Virtualization,
AES-NI+-
FMAFMA4-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A6-9210 and A9-9420e are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A6-9210 and A9-9420e. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2133DDR4
Max memory channels1no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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AMD Radeon R4 GraphicsAMD Radeon R5 (Stoney Ridge)
iGPU core count3no data
Enduro+-
Switchable graphics+-
UVD+-
VCE+-

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of A6-9210 and A9-9420e integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics API support

APIs supported by A6-9210 and A9-9420e integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXDirectX® 12no data
Vulkan+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A6-9210 and A9-9420e.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes8no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

A6-9210 0.79
+12.9%
A9-9420e 0.70

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

A6-9210 1248
+12.7%
A9-9420e 1107

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.79 0.70
Recency 1 June 2016 1 June 2018
Power consumption (TDP) 10 Watt 15 Watt

A6-9210 has a 12.9% higher aggregate performance score, and 50% lower power consumption.

A9-9420e, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years.

The A6-9210 is our recommended choice as it beats the A9-9420e in performance tests.


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