A4-4020 vs Phenom X4 9100e

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Aggregate performance score

Phenom X4 9100e
2008
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
0.81
+1.3%
A4-4020
2014
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.80

Phenom X4 9100e outperforms A4-4020 by a minimal 1% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Phenom X4 9100e and A4-4020 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking26112620
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency1.181.16
Architecture codenameAgena (2007−2008)Richland (2013−2014)
Release dateMarch 2008 (16 years ago)January 2014 (10 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Phenom X4 9100e and A4-4020 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads42
Base clock speedno data3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed1.8 GHz3.4 GHz
L1 cache128 KB (per core)96K
L2 cache512 KB (per core)1 MB (shared)
L3 cache2 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography65 nm32 nm
Die size285 mm2246 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data70 °C
Number of transistors450 million1,303 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Phenom X4 9100e and A4-4020 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
SocketAM2+FM2
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Phenom X4 9100e and A4-4020. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
FMA-+
AVX-+
PowerNow-+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Phenom X4 9100e and A4-4020 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Phenom X4 9100e and A4-4020. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR3-1333

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon HD 7480D

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Phenom X4 9100e and A4-4020.

PCIe versionno data2.0

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.

Phenom X4 9100e 0.81
+1.3%
A4-4020 0.80

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.

Phenom X4 9100e 1279
+0.9%
A4-4020 1268

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.81 0.80
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 65 nm 32 nm

Phenom X4 9100e has a 1.3% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

A4-4020, on the other hand, has a 103.1% more advanced lithography process.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Phenom X4 9100e and A4-4020.


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