A9-9425 vs i5-750

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-750
2009
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
1.59
A9-9425
2016
2 cores / 2 threads, 15 Watt
1.73
+8.8%

A9-9425 outperforms Core i5-750 by a small 9% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-750 and A9-9425 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking21072043
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.20no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesCore i5 (Desktop)AMD Bristol Ridge
Power efficiency1.5810.91
Architecture codenameLynnfield (2009−2010)Stoney Ridge (2016−2019)
Release date8 September 2009 (15 years ago)31 May 2016 (8 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$150no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-750 and A9-9425 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads42
Base clock speed2.66 GHz3.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.2 GHz3.7 GHz
Bus rate2500 MHzno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)128K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)0 KB
Chip lithography45 nm28 nm
Die size296 mm2124.5 mm2
Maximum core temperature73 °C90 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data74 °C
Number of transistors774 million1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-750 and A9-9425 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
SocketFCLGA1156,LGA1156FT4
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-750 and A9-9425. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, BMI2, ABM, TBM, FMA4, XOP, SMEP, CPB, AES-NI, RDRAND
AES-NI-+
FMA-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology1.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
Idle States+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
PAE36 Bitno data

Security technologies

Core i5-750 and A9-9425 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-750 and A9-9425 are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-750 and A9-9425. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4
Maximum memory size16 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AAMD Radeon R5 (Stoney Ridge) ( - 900 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-750 and A9-9425.

PCIe version2.0no data
PCI Express lanes16no 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.

i5-750 1.59
A9-9425 1.73
+8.8%

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.

i5-750 2533
+67.4%
A9-9425 1513

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.

i5-750 421
+31.6%
A9-9425 320

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.

i5-750 1171
+143%
A9-9425 482

Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core

Cinebench R10 is an ancient ray tracing benchmark for processors by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. Its single core version uses just one CPU thread to render a futuristic looking motorcycle.

i5-750 3458
+28.7%
A9-9425 2686

Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 10 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R10 using all the processor threads. Possible number of threads is limited by 16 in this version.

i5-750 11048
+155%
A9-9425 4338

3DMark06 CPU

3DMark06 is a discontinued DirectX 9 benchmark suite from Futuremark. Its CPU part contains two scenarios, one dedicated to artificial intelligence pathfinding, another to game physics using PhysX package.

i5-750 4320
+86.7%
A9-9425 2314

wPrime 32

wPrime 32M is a math multi-thread processor test, which calculates square roots of first 32 million integer numbers. Its result is measured in seconds, so that the less is benchmark result, the faster the processor.

i5-750 12.06
+114%
A9-9425 25.83

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 11.5 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R11.5 which uses all the processor threads. A maximum of 64 threads is supported in this version.

i5-750 4
+151%
A9-9425 2

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.59 1.73
Recency 8 September 2009 31 May 2016
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 45 nm 28 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 15 Watt

i5-750 has 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

A9-9425, on the other hand, has a 8.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, a 60.7% more advanced lithography process, and 533.3% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i5-750 and A9-9425.

Note that Core i5-750 is a desktop processor while A9-9425 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-750 and A9-9425, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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