Ultra 9 285K vs A4-7210

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Aggregate performance score

A4-7210
2015
4 cores / 4 threads, 12 Watt
1.04
Core Ultra 9 285K
2024
24 cores / 24 threads, 125 Watt
43.04
+4038%

Core Ultra 9 285K outperforms A4-7210 by a whopping 4038% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A4-7210 and Core Ultra 9 285K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking244454
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data74.27
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesAMD A-Seriesno data
Power efficiency3.9332.56
Architecture codenameCarrizo-L (2015)Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release date7 May 2015 (9 years ago)24 October 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$589

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

A4-7210 and Core Ultra 9 285K 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)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads424
Base clock speed1.8 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed2.2 GHz5.6 GHz
Bus rateno data250 MHz
L1 cacheno data112 KB (per core)
L2 cache2048 KB3 MB (per core)
L3 cacheno data36 MB (shared)
Chip lithography28 nm3 nm
Die sizeno data243 mm2
Maximum core temperature90 °Cno data
Number of transistors930 Million17,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on A4-7210 and Core Ultra 9 285K 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 configurationno data1
SocketFT3bFCLGA1851
Power consumption (TDP)12-25 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A4-7210 and Core Ultra 9 285K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsMMX, SSE4.2, AES, AVX, BMI1, F16C, AMD64, VTIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMAFMA4-
AVX++
PowerNow+-
PowerGating+-
VirusProtect+-
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
TSX-+
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
SIPP-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost-+
Supported AI Software Frameworks-OpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN

Security technologies

A4-7210 and Core Ultra 9 285K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A4-7210 and Core Ultra 9 285K are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+
EPTno data+
IOMMU 2.0+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A4-7210 and Core Ultra 9 285K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3L-1600DDR5-6400
Maximum memory sizeno data192 GB
Max memory channels12
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon R3 GraphicsIntel® Graphics
Quick Sync Video-+
Enduro+-
Switchable graphics+-
UVD+-
VCE+-
Graphics max frequencyno data2 GHz

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of A4-7210 and Core Ultra 9 285K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by A4-7210 and Core Ultra 9 285K integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4K @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 8K @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)
Max resolution over eDPno data4K @ 60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data8K @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by A4-7210 and Core Ultra 9 285K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXDirectX® 1212
OpenGLno data4.5
Vulkan+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A4-7210 and Core Ultra 9 285K.

PCIe version2.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

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.

A4-7210 1.04
Ultra 9 285K 43.04
+4038%

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.

A4-7210 1656
Ultra 9 285K 68370
+4029%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.04 43.04
Recency 7 May 2015 24 October 2024
Physical cores 4 24
Threads 4 24
Chip lithography 28 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 12 Watt 125 Watt

A4-7210 has 941.7% lower power consumption.

Ultra 9 285K, on the other hand, has a 4038.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 years, 500% more physical cores and 500% more threads, and a 833.3% more advanced lithography process.

The Core Ultra 9 285K is our recommended choice as it beats the A4-7210 in performance tests.

Be aware that A4-7210 is a notebook processor while Core Ultra 9 285K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between A4-7210 and Core Ultra 9 285K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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