Xeon 5110 vs A9-9420

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Aggregate performance score

A9-9420
2016
2 cores / 2 threads, 15 Watt
0.94
+276%
Xeon 5110
2006
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.25

A9-9420 outperforms Xeon 5110 by a whopping 276% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A9-9420 and Xeon 5110 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking25233160
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesAMD Bristol Ridgeno data
Power efficiency5.930.36
Architecture codenameStoney Ridge (2016−2019)Woodcrest (2006)
Release date31 May 2016 (8 years ago)June 2006 (18 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$20

Detailed specifications

A9-9420 and Xeon 5110 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 GHz1.6 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz1.6 GHz
L1 cache160 KB0 KB
L2 cache1 MB (shared)4 MB
L3 cache0 KB0 KB
Chip lithography28 nm65 nm
Die size125 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature90 °C65 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)74 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,200 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage rangeno dataB2=1.0V-1.5V, G0=.85V-1.5V

Compatibility

Information on A9-9420 and Xeon 5110 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
SocketFT4LGA771
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A9-9420 and Xeon 5110. 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 Xeon 5110 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 Xeon 5110 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A9-9420 and Xeon 5110. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR2

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 Xeon 5110.

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
+276%
Xeon 5110 0.25

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
+270%
Xeon 5110 405

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.94 0.25
Chip lithography 28 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 65 Watt

A9-9420 has a 276% 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 Xeon 5110 in performance tests.

Be aware that A9-9420 is a notebook processor while Xeon 5110 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between A9-9420 and Xeon 5110, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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