Processor N50 vs A9-9420

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Aggregate performance score

A9-9420
2016
2 cores / 2 threads, 15 Watt
0.94
Processor N50
2023
2 cores / 2 threads, 6 Watt
1.75
+86.2%

Processor N50 outperforms A9-9420 by an impressive 86% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A9-9420 and Processor N50 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking25072024
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesAMD Bristol Ridgeno data
Power efficiency5.9327.60
Architecture codenameStoney Ridge (2016−2019)Alder Lake-N (2023)
Release date31 May 2016 (8 years ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

A9-9420 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 cores2 (Dual-core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads22
Base clock speed3 GHz1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz3.4 GHz
L1 cache160 KB96 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (shared)2 MB (shared)
L3 cacheno data6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography28 nm10 nm
Die size125 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature90 °C105 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)74 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,200 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on A9-9420 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
SocketFT4Intel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt6 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A9-9420 and Processor N50. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

A9-9420 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 A9-9420 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 A9-9420 and Processor N50. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardRadeon R5Intel UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) ( - 750 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A9-9420 and Processor N50.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes89

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.94 1.75
Recency 31 May 2016 3 January 2023
Chip lithography 28 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 6 Watt

Processor N50 has a 86.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, a 180% more advanced lithography process, and 150% lower power consumption.

The Processor N50 is our recommended choice as it beats the A9-9420 in performance tests.


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