A4-9120 vs E1-1500

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Aggregate performance score

E1-1500
2013
2 cores / 2 threads, 18 Watt
0.25
A4-9120
2017
2 cores / 2 threads, 10 Watt
0.77
+208%

A4-9120 outperforms E1-1500 by a whopping 208% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing E1-1500 and A4-9120 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking31522638
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesAMD E-SeriesBristol Ridge
Power efficiency1.314.86
Architecture codenameZacate (2011−2013)Stoney Ridge (2016−2019)
Release date6 January 2013 (11 years ago)1 June 2017 (7 years ago)

Detailed specifications

E1-1500 and A4-9120 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 speedno data2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed1.48 GHz2.5 GHz
L1 cache64K (per core)160 KB
L2 cache512K (per core)1 MB
L3 cache0 KBno data
Chip lithography40 nm28 nm
Die size75 mm2124.5 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data90 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)100 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data1200 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on E1-1500 and A4-9120 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 configuration1no data
SocketFT1 BGA 413-BallBGA
Power consumption (TDP)18 Watt10-15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by E1-1500 and A4-9120. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsMMX(+), SSE(1,2,3,3S,4A), AMD-VVirtualization,
PowerNow+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by E1-1500 and A4-9120 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by E1-1500 and A4-9120. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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AMD Radeon HD 7310AMD Radeon R2 (Stoney Ridge) ( - 655 MHz)

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.

E1-1500 0.25
A4-9120 0.77
+208%

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.

E1-1500 398
A4-9120 1217
+206%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.25 0.77
Integrated graphics card 0.33 1.03
Recency 6 January 2013 1 June 2017
Chip lithography 40 nm 28 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 18 Watt 10 Watt

A4-9120 has a 208% higher aggregate performance score, 212.1% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 4 years, a 42.9% more advanced lithography process, and 80% lower power consumption.

The A4-9120 is our recommended choice as it beats the E1-1500 in performance tests.

Note that E1-1500 is a desktop processor while A4-9120 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between E1-1500 and A4-9120, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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