Ryzen 5 7600X vs A4-9120

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Aggregate performance score

A4-9120
2017
2 cores / 2 threads, 15 Watt
0.77
Ryzen 5 7600X
2022
6 cores / 12 threads, 105 Watt
17.93
+2229%

Ryzen 5 7600X outperforms A4-9120 by a whopping 2229% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A4-9120 and Ryzen 5 7600X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2654345
Place by popularitynot in top-10068
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesBristol RidgeAMD Ryzen 5
Power efficiency4.8516.15
Architecture codenameStoney Ridge (2016−2019)Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
Release date1 June 2017 (7 years ago)27 September 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

A4-9120 and Ryzen 5 7600X 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)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads212
Base clock speed2.2 GHz4.7 GHz
Boost clock speed2.5 GHz5.3 GHz
L1 cache160 KB384 KB
L2 cache1 MB6 MB
L3 cacheno data32 MB (shared)
Chip lithography28 nm5 nm, 6 nm
Die size124.5 mm270 mm2
Maximum core temperature90 °C95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data61 °C
Number of transistors1200 MillionCCD: 6,5 Mrd + IOD: 3,4 Mrd Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on A4-9120 and Ryzen 5 7600X 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
SocketBGAAM5
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt105 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A4-9120 and Ryzen 5 7600X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsVirtualization,5 nm, 0.650 - 1.475V
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A4-9120 and Ryzen 5 7600X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A4-9120 and Ryzen 5 7600X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5-5200
Maximum memory sizeno data128 GB

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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AMD Radeon R2 (Stoney Ridge) ( - 655 MHz)AMD Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 7000) (400 - 2200 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A4-9120 and Ryzen 5 7600X.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanesno data24

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
Ryzen 5 7600X 17.93
+2229%

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
Ryzen 5 7600X 28476
+2240%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.77 17.93
Integrated graphics card 1.03 4.43
Recency 1 June 2017 27 September 2022
Physical cores 2 6
Threads 2 12
Chip lithography 28 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 105 Watt

A4-9120 has 600% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 5 7600X, on the other hand, has a 2228.6% higher aggregate performance score, 330.1% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 5 years, 200% more physical cores and 500% more threads, and a 460% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 5 7600X is our recommended choice as it beats the A4-9120 in performance tests.

Be aware that A4-9120 is a notebook processor while Ryzen 5 7600X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between A4-9120 and Ryzen 5 7600X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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