Intel Atom x7211E vs AMD A4-9120C

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Intel Atom x7211E or Intel Atom x7211E – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Atom x7211E features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom x7211E, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1264 socket.
The AMD A4-9120C features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2019 and belongs to the 6 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A4-9120C, you'll need a motherboard with a FP4 socket.
Intel Atom x7000 Group AMD A4-9000
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Atom Family AMD A
Intel Atom x7211E Name AMD A4-9120C
7 Generation 6
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom x7211E has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom x7211E is 1.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
The AMD A4-9120C has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A4-9120C is 1.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.4 GHz.
2 Threads 2
2 CPU Cores 2
1.0 GHz Frequency 1.6 GHz
No Overclocking No
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.4 GHz
None None 2.0 GHz
No Hyperthreading No
2x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom x7211E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom x7211E uses the Intel UHD Graphics 16 EUs (Alder Lake), which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD A4-9120C has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A4-9120C uses the AMD Radeon R4 (Stoney Ridge), which has 192 texture shaders
and 3 execution units.
12 Direct X 12
Intel UHD Graphics 16 EUs (Alder Lake) GPU name AMD Radeon R4 (Stoney Ridge)
10 nm Technology 28 nm
Q1/2023 Release date Q2/2016
12 Generation 7
16 Execution units 3
128 Shaders 192
1.0 GHz GPU frequency 0.6 GHz
-- GPU (Turbo) --
8.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode h264 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 1 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth --
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-4800 Memory type DDR4-1866
16.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
1 Memory channels 1
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 6 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
105 °C Tjunction max 90 °C
6 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 6 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom x7211E is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD A4-9120C is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
Monolithic Chip design --
-- Part Number --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
10 nm Technology 28 nm
Alder Lake N Architecture Stoney Ridge (Excavator)
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
BGA 1264 Socket FP4
-- Release price --
6.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
Q1/2023 Release date Q1/2019
Operating systems
1.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)