Core 2 Duo E6420 vs A9-9420

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Aggregate performance score

A9-9420
2016
2 cores / 2 threads, 15 Watt
0.94
+100%
Core 2 Duo E6420
2007
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.47

A9-9420 outperforms Core 2 Duo E6420 by a whopping 100% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A9-9420 and Core 2 Duo E6420 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking25232920
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Bristol Ridgeno data
Power efficiency5.930.68
Architecture codenameStoney Ridge (2016−2019)Conroe (2006−2007)
Release date31 May 2016 (8 years ago)April 2007 (17 years ago)

Detailed specifications

A9-9420 and Core 2 Duo E6420 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads22
Base clock speed3 GHz2.13 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz2.13 GHz
Bus rateno data1066 MHz
L1 cache160 KB64 KB
L2 cache1 MB (shared)4 MB
L3 cache0 KB0 KB
Chip lithography28 nm65 nm
Die size125 mm2111 mm2
Maximum core temperature90 °C60 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)74 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,200 million167 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage rangeno data0.85V-1.5V

Compatibility

Information on A9-9420 and Core 2 Duo E6420 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 configuration11
SocketFT4PLGA775
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A9-9420 and Core 2 Duo E6420. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsVirtualization,no data
AES-NI+-
FMA+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data-
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data-
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Demand Based Switchingno data-
FSB parityno data-

Security technologies

A9-9420 and Core 2 Duo E6420 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data-
EDBno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A9-9420 and Core 2 Duo E6420 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A9-9420 and Core 2 Duo E6420. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR1, DDR2, DDR3

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardRadeon R5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A9-9420 and Core 2 Duo E6420.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes8no data

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.

A9-9420 0.94
+100%
Core 2 Duo E6420 0.47

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.

A9-9420 1500
+99.5%
Core 2 Duo E6420 752

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

A9-9420 325
+14%
Core 2 Duo E6420 285

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

A9-9420 500
Core 2 Duo E6420 513
+2.6%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.94 0.47
Chip lithography 28 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 65 Watt

A9-9420 has a 100% higher aggregate performance score, a 132.1% more advanced lithography process, and 333.3% lower power consumption.

The A9-9420 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Duo E6420 in performance tests.

Be aware that A9-9420 is a notebook processor while Core 2 Duo E6420 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between A9-9420 and Core 2 Duo E6420, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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