Core i9 vs A100

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Primary details

Comparing A100 and Core i9 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance rankingnot ratednot rated
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
Architecture codenameStealey (2007)no data
Release dateJune 2007 (17 years ago)1 October 2023 (less than a year ago)
Current price$33 $418

Detailed specifications

A100 and Core i9 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 cores1 (Single-Core)no data
Threads1no data
Boost clock speed0.6 GHzno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache512 KB (per core)no data
L3 cache0 KBno data
Chip lithography90 nmno data
Die size66 mm2no data
Number of transistors176 millionno data
64 bit support--
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on A100 and Core i9 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
SocketIntel BGA 437no data
Power consumption (TDP)3 Wattno data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A100 and Core i9. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR2no data

Pros & cons summary


We couldn't decide between A100 and Core i9. We've got no test results to judge.

Be aware that A100 is a notebook processor while Core i9 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between A100 and Core i9, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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