The details make the difference
AMD A9-9425 vs Intel Core i5-4230U @ 1.90GHz
Comparing 2 of up to 6 processors side by side.
| Metric | ||
|---|---|---|
| Single core | 1,321 | 1,620 |
| Multicore | 1,520 | 1,853 |
| Estimated price | Not listed | Not listed |
| Cores | 2 | 2 |
| Threads | Not listed | 4 |
| Performance cores | Not listed | Not listed |
| Efficient cores | Not listed | Not listed |
| Turbo clock | 3.7 GHz | 2.9 GHz |
| Typical TDP | 15 W | 15 W |
| Socket | BGA (FT4) | FCBGA1364 |
| First seen | Q2 2018 | Q1 2018 |
How do the benchmark scores compare?
AMD A9-9425 has a PassMark single-core score of 1,321, compared with 1,620 for Intel Core i5-4230U @ 1.90GHz. Intel Core i5-4230U @ 1.90GHz has the higher score in this benchmark.
AMD A9-9425 has a PassMark multicore score of 1,520, compared with 1,853 for Intel Core i5-4230U @ 1.90GHz. Intel Core i5-4230U @ 1.90GHz has the higher score in this benchmark.
Single-core scores describe one thread; multicore scores describe aggregate CPU throughput. These results do not establish which CPU is faster in every application. Compare platform support and total upgrade cost before buying.
AMD A9-9425 lists BGA (FT4); Intel Core i5-4230U @ 1.90GHz lists FCBGA1364. Check the motherboard manufacturer's CPU support list and BIOS requirements. If the required platform changes, include motherboard, memory and cooling costs; the CPU price alone is not the full upgrade cost.
Sources and data freshness
- AMD A9-9425 on PassMark CPU Benchmarks. Data retrieved .
- Intel Core i5-4230U @ 1.90GHz on PassMark CPU Benchmarks. Data retrieved .
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Benchmark scores do not predict frame rates in a particular game. Typical TDP is a specification, not measured electricity use. A matching socket does not confirm motherboard support; check the manufacturer's CPU support list and BIOS requirements.
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