Ultra 5 245KF vs A4-9120C

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Aggregate performance score

A4-9120C
2019
2 cores / 2 threads, 6 Watt
0.54
Core Ultra 5 245KF
2024
14 cores / 14 threads, 125 Watt
27.68
+5026%

Core Ultra 5 245KF outperforms A4-9120C by a whopping 5026% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A4-9120C and Core Ultra 5 245KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2857176
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data82.57
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Bristol Ridgeno data
Power efficiency8.5220.96
Architecture codenameStoney Ridge (2016−2019)Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025)
Release date6 January 2019 (5 years ago)24 October 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$294

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

A4-9120C and Core Ultra 5 245KF 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)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads214
Base clock speedno data4.2 GHz
Boost clock speed1.6 GHz5.2 GHz
Multiplier16no data
L1 cache160 KB112 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB3 MB (per core)
L3 cacheno data24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography28 nm3 nm
Die size124.5 mm2243 mm2
Number of transistors1200 Million17,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on A4-9120C and Core Ultra 5 245KF 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
SocketBGA1851
Power consumption (TDP)6 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A4-9120C and Core Ultra 5 245KF. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsVirtualization,no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
TSX-+

Security technologies

A4-9120C and Core Ultra 5 245KF technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A4-9120C and Core Ultra 5 245KF are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A4-9120C and Core Ultra 5 245KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5
Maximum memory bandwidth14.936 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon R4 (Stoney Ridge) ( - 600 MHz)N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A4-9120C and Core Ultra 5 245KF.

PCIe versionno data5.0
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.

A4-9120C 0.54
Ultra 5 245KF 27.68
+5026%

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.

A4-9120C 850
Ultra 5 245KF 43973
+5073%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.54 27.68
Recency 6 January 2019 24 October 2024
Physical cores 2 14
Threads 2 14
Chip lithography 28 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 6 Watt 125 Watt

A4-9120C has 1983.3% lower power consumption.

Ultra 5 245KF, on the other hand, has a 5025.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, 600% more physical cores and 600% more threads, and a 833.3% more advanced lithography process.

The Core Ultra 5 245KF is our recommended choice as it beats the A4-9120C in performance tests.

Be aware that A4-9120C is a notebook processor while Core Ultra 5 245KF is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between A4-9120C and Core Ultra 5 245KF, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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