i3-12100TE vs A6-9225

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Aggregate performance score

A6-9225
2018
2 cores / 2 threads, 15 Watt
0.84
Core i3-12100TE
2022
4 cores / 8 threads, 35 Watt
7.47
+789%

Core i3-12100TE outperforms A6-9225 by a whopping 789% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A6-9225 and Core i3-12100TE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2585977
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Bristol Ridgeno data
Power efficiency5.3020.19
Architecture codenameStoney Ridge (2016−2019)Alder Lake-S (2022)
Release date1 June 2018 (6 years ago)January 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

A6-9225 and Core i3-12100TE 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads28
Base clock speed2.6 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.1 GHz4 GHz
L1 cache160 KB80K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cacheno data12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography28 nm10 nm
Die size124.5 mm2163 mm2
Maximum core temperature90 °Cno data
Number of transistors1200 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on A6-9225 and Core i3-12100TE 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
SocketBGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A6-9225 and Core i3-12100TE. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, BMI2, ABM, TBM, FMA4, XOP, SMEP, CPB, AES-NI, RDRANDno data
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
TSX-+

Security technologies

A6-9225 and Core i3-12100TE technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A6-9225 and Core i3-12100TE are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A6-9225 and Core i3-12100TE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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AMD Radeon R4 (Stoney Ridge) ( - 686 MHz)Intel UHD Graphics 730

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A6-9225 and Core i3-12100TE.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

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.

A6-9225 0.84
i3-12100TE 7.47
+789%

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.

A6-9225 1335
i3-12100TE 11859
+788%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.84 7.47
Integrated graphics card 1.17 4.16
Physical cores 2 4
Threads 2 8
Chip lithography 28 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 35 Watt

A6-9225 has 133.3% lower power consumption.

i3-12100TE, on the other hand, has a 789.3% higher aggregate performance score, 255.6% faster integrated GPU, 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 180% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i3-12100TE is our recommended choice as it beats the A6-9225 in performance tests.

Be aware that A6-9225 is a notebook processor while Core i3-12100TE is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between A6-9225 and Core i3-12100TE, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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