Ultra 7 256V vs A4-9120

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Aggregate performance score

A4-9120
2017
2 cores / 2 threads, 15 Watt
0.77
Core Ultra 7 256V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
12.57
+1532%

Core Ultra 7 256V outperforms A4-9120 by a whopping 1532% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A4-9120 and Core Ultra 7 256V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2654618
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesBristol Ridgeno data
Power efficiency4.8669.98
Architecture codenameStoney Ridge (2016−2019)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date1 June 2017 (7 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)

Detailed specifications

A4-9120 and Core Ultra 7 256V 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads28
Base clock speed2.2 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed2.5 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus rateno data37 MHz
L1 cache160 KB192 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cacheno data12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography28 nm3 nm
Die size124.5 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature90 °C100 °C
Number of transistors1200 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on A4-9120 and Core Ultra 7 256V 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
SocketBGAFCBGA2833
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A4-9120 and Core Ultra 7 256V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsVirtualization,Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Speed Shiftno data+
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data-
TSX-+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost-+
Supported AI Software Frameworks-OpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN

Security technologies

A4-9120 and Core Ultra 7 256V 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 A4-9120 and Core Ultra 7 256V are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A4-9120 and Core Ultra 7 256V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5
Maximum memory sizeno data16 GB
Max memory channelsno data2

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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AMD Radeon R2 (Stoney Ridge) ( - 655 MHz)Intel Arc Graphics 140V
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.95 GHz

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of A4-9120 and Core Ultra 7 256V integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by A4-9120 and Core Ultra 7 256V integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)
Max resolution over eDPno data3840x2400 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by A4-9120 and Core Ultra 7 256V integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.2
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A4-9120 and Core Ultra 7 256V.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanesno data4
PCI supportno data5.0 and 4.0

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.

A4-9120 0.77
Ultra 7 256V 12.57
+1532%

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.

A4-9120 1217
Ultra 7 256V 19971
+1541%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.77 12.57
Integrated graphics card 1.03 13.29
Recency 1 June 2017 24 September 2024
Physical cores 2 8
Threads 2 8
Chip lithography 28 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 17 Watt

A4-9120 has 13.3% lower power consumption.

Ultra 7 256V, on the other hand, has a 1532.5% higher aggregate performance score, 1190.3% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 7 years, 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 833.3% more advanced lithography process.

The Core Ultra 7 256V is our recommended choice as it beats the A4-9120 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between A4-9120 and Core Ultra 7 256V, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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