Ultra 7 256V vs A6-9220

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Aggregate performance score

A6-9220
2016
2 cores / 2 threads, 10 Watt
0.80
Core Ultra 7 256V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
12.57
+1471%

Core Ultra 7 256V outperforms A6-9220 by a whopping 1471% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A6-9220 and Core Ultra 7 256V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2612618
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesBristol Ridgeno data
Power efficiency5.0569.98
Architecture codenameStoney Ridge (2016−2019)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date1 June 2016 (8 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)

Detailed specifications

A6-9220 and Core Ultra 7 256V 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads28
Base clock speed2.5 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed2.9 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus rateno data37 MHz
L1 cache160 KB192 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cacheno data12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography28 nm3 nm
Die size124.5 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature90 °C100 °C
Number of transistors1200 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on A6-9220 and Core Ultra 7 256V 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 configurationno data1
SocketBGAIntel BGA 2833
Power consumption (TDP)10-15 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A6-9220 and Core Ultra 7 256V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsVirtualization,no data
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
TSX-+

Security technologies

A6-9220 and Core Ultra 7 256V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A6-9220 and Core Ultra 7 256V are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A6-9220 and Core Ultra 7 256V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon R4 (Stoney Ridge) ( - 655 MHz)Arc 140V

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A6-9220 and Core Ultra 7 256V.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanesno data4

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.

A6-9220 0.80
Ultra 7 256V 12.57
+1471%

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.

A6-9220 1278
Ultra 7 256V 19971
+1463%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.80 12.57
Recency 1 June 2016 24 September 2024
Physical cores 2 8
Threads 2 8
Chip lithography 28 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 10 Watt 17 Watt

A6-9220 has 70% lower power consumption.

Ultra 7 256V, on the other hand, has a 1471.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 8 years, 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 833.3% more advanced lithography process.

The Core Ultra 7 256V is our recommended choice as it beats the A6-9220 in performance tests.


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