A6-9220 vs i7-4700EQ

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-4700EQ
2013
4 cores / 8 threads, 47 Watt
3.41
+326%
A6-9220
2016
2 cores / 2 threads, 10 Watt
0.80

Core i7-4700EQ outperforms A6-9220 by a whopping 326% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-4700EQ and A6-9220 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking15652612
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
Seriesno dataBristol Ridge
Power efficiency6.875.05
Architecture codenameCrystalwell (2013−2014)Stoney Ridge (2016−2019)
Release date27 May 2013 (11 years ago)1 June 2016 (8 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i7-4700EQ and A6-9220 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)
Threads82
Base clock speed2.4 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz2.9 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)160 KB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1 MB
L3 cache8192 KB (shared)no data
Chip lithography22 nm28 nm
Die size177 mm2124.5 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data90 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)100 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 million1200 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-4700EQ and A6-9220 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
SocketIntel BGA1364BGA
Power consumption (TDP)47 Watt10-15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-4700EQ and A6-9220. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataVirtualization,
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-

Security technologies

Core i7-4700EQ and A6-9220 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-4700EQ and A6-9220 are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-4700EQ and A6-9220. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD 4600AMD Radeon R4 (Stoney Ridge) ( - 655 MHz)

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.

i7-4700EQ 3.41
+326%
A6-9220 0.80

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.

i7-4700EQ 5417
+324%
A6-9220 1278

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.41 0.80
Recency 27 May 2013 1 June 2016
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 8 2
Chip lithography 22 nm 28 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 47 Watt 10 Watt

i7-4700EQ has a 326.3% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 27.3% more advanced lithography process.

A6-9220, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 3 years, and 370% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-4700EQ is our recommended choice as it beats the A6-9220 in performance tests.


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