Pentium Dual T2310 vs A9-9420

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Aggregate performance score

A9-9420
2016
2 cores / 2 threads, 15 Watt
0.94
+185%
Pentium Dual Core T2310
2 cores / 2 threads, 35 Watt
0.33

A9-9420 outperforms Pentium Dual Core T2310 by a whopping 185% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A9-9420 and Pentium Dual Core T2310 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking25233083
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesAMD Bristol RidgePentium Dual Core
Power efficiency5.930.89
Architecture codenameStoney Ridge (2016−2019)Merom (2006−2008)
Release date31 May 2016 (8 years ago)no data

Detailed specifications

A9-9420 and Pentium Dual Core T2310 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 GHzno data
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz1.46 GHz
Bus rateno data533 MHz
L1 cache160 KBno data
L2 cache1 MB (shared)no data
L3 cache0 KBno data
Chip lithography28 nm65 nm
Die size125 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature90 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)74 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,200 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on A9-9420 and Pentium Dual Core T2310 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 configuration1no data
SocketFT4no data
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A9-9420 and Pentium Dual Core T2310. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsVirtualization,no data
AES-NI+-
FMA+-
AVX+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A9-9420 and Pentium Dual Core T2310 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A9-9420 and Pentium Dual Core T2310. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4no data

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 Pentium Dual Core T2310.

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
+185%
Pentium Dual T2310 0.33

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
+182%
Pentium Dual T2310 531

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.94 0.33
Chip lithography 28 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 35 Watt

A9-9420 has a 184.8% higher aggregate performance score, a 132.1% more advanced lithography process, and 133.3% lower power consumption.

The A9-9420 is our recommended choice as it beats the Pentium Dual Core T2310 in performance tests.


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