Celeron G530T vs A9-9420

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Aggregate performance score

A9-9420
2016
2 cores / 2 threads, 15 Watt
0.94
+42.4%
Celeron G530T
2011
2 cores / 2 threads, 35 Watt
0.66

A9-9420 outperforms Celeron G530T by a considerable 42% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A9-9420 and Celeron G530T processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking25232753
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Bristol Ridgeno data
Power efficiency5.931.78
Architecture codenameStoney Ridge (2016−2019)Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
Release date31 May 2016 (8 years ago)4 September 2011 (13 years ago)

Detailed specifications

A9-9420 and Celeron G530T 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 speed3 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz2 GHz
L1 cache160 KB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (shared)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB2 MB (shared)
Chip lithography28 nm32 nm
Die size125 mm2131 mm2
Maximum core temperature90 °C65 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)74 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,200 million504 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on A9-9420 and Celeron G530T 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
SocketFT4FCLGA1155
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A9-9420 and Celeron G530T. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsVirtualization,Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2
AES-NI+-
FMA+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data-
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data-
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
FDIno data+
Fast Memory Accessno data+

Security technologies

A9-9420 and Celeron G530T technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data-
EDBno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A9-9420 and Celeron G530T are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A9-9420 and Celeron G530T. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR3
Maximum memory sizeno data32 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidthno data17 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardRadeon R5Intel HD Graphics for 2nd Generation Intel Processors
Graphics max frequencyno data1 GHz

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of A9-9420 and Celeron G530T integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data2

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A9-9420 and Celeron G530T.

PCIe version3.02.0
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.

A9-9420 0.94
+42.4%
Celeron G530T 0.66

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.

A9-9420 1500
+42%
Celeron G530T 1056

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.94 0.66
Recency 31 May 2016 4 September 2011
Chip lithography 28 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 35 Watt

A9-9420 has a 42.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, a 14.3% more advanced lithography process, and 133.3% lower power consumption.

The A9-9420 is our recommended choice as it beats the Celeron G530T in performance tests.

Be aware that A9-9420 is a notebook processor while Celeron G530T is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between A9-9420 and Celeron G530T, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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