A12-9700P Benchmarks & Performance Report

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for A12-9700P based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,337 Rank: 1480

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1476	Phenom II N950	4,343	+0.1%
1477	A8-6500B	4,343	+0.1%
1478	Intel Core i7-720QM	4,342	+0.1%
1479	Core i5-4300Y	4,341	+0.1%
1480	A12-9700P	4,337
1481	Core i7-860S	4,337	+0%
1482	Core i7-620M	4,337	+0%
1483	Intel Core i7-620LM	4,336	+-0%
1484	A4-7300	4,333	-0.1%
1485	Athlon II X2 280	4,330	-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for A12-9700P based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,260 Rank: 1875

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1871	Core 2 Duo E4700	4,261	+0%
1872	Pentium SU4100	4,261	+0%
1873	Celeron N3350	4,260	+0%
1874	Pentium G630	4,260	+0%
1875	A12-9700P	4,260
1876	Core 2 Duo E7200	4,259	+-0%
1877	Core 2 Duo T8300	4,259	+-0%
1878	Core 2 Duo P7550	4,259	+-0%
1879	Atom x5-Z8350	4,259	+-0%
1880	Atom D2550	4,259	+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for A12-9700P based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,388 Rank: 1404

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1400	Athlon II X3 460	4,392	+0.1%
1401	A4-6300	4,392	+0.1%
1402	Core M-5Y10	4,389	+0%
1403	FX-6350	4,388	+0%
1404	A12-9700P	4,388
1405	Phenom II X4 B60	4,386	+-0%
1406	Intel Core i5-540M	4,385	-0.1%
1407	Core i3-6006U	4,385	-0.1%
1408	Phenom II X2 560	4,384	-0.1%
1409	Pentium 2020M	4,383	-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for A12-9700P based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,540 Rank: 1232

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1228	Core i3-6100H	4,540	+0%
1229	Core i5-5300U	4,540	+0%
1230	Core i7-4510U	4,540	+0%
1231	Athlon II X4 555	4,540	+0%
1232	A12-9700P	4,540
1233	Pentium G3250	4,539	+-0%
1234	Core i7-3687U	4,539	+-0%
1235	A10-7400P	4,539	+-0%
1236	A10-4600M	4,539	+-0%
1237	A10-5757M	4,539	+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for A12-9700P based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,502 Rank: 1316

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1312	Athlon II X4 600e	4,503	+0%
1313	A8-6500B	4,503	+0%
1314	Core i7-4650U	4,502	+0%
1315	Core i5-4300U	4,502	+0%
1316	A12-9700P	4,502
1317	Core i7-3689Y	4,502	+0%
1318	Phenom II X3 B75	4,502	+0%
1319	Pentium G4500T	4,501	+-0%
1320	Pentium G3440	4,501	+-0%
1321	Pentium G3430	4,501	+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for A12-9700P based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,508 Rank: 1350

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1346	Phenom II X4 900e	4,509	+0%
1347	Pentium 4405U	4,508	+0%
1348	Phenom II X4 840	4,508	+0%
1349	Pentium 4417U	4,508	+0%
1350	A12-9700P	4,508
1351	Phenom II X4 905e	4,508	+0%
1352	A10-9600P	4,508	+0%
1353	Core i3-4005U	4,508	+0%
1354	Phenom II X4 B93	4,508	+0%
1355	Celeron J4105	4,507	+-0%

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A12-9700P Details

The A12-9700P, designed by AMD, is a dual-core processor built on a 32 nm process node and features a base clock speed of 2530 MHz with a turbo frequency reaching 2800 MHz. Despite its relatively low TDP of 35 W and a socket type of BGA1288, the processor is designed for integration into compact systems where power efficiency is critical. With a maximum memory capacity of 8 GB and support for DDR3 800/1066 memory, the A12-9700P is limited in terms of modern memory bandwidth, offering only 17.1 GB/s, which may restrict performance in memory-intensive applications.

The processor supports up to two memory channels and includes a 64-bit architecture, ensuring compatibility with modern operating systems and software. It also features integrated graphics, specifically the HD Graphics GPU, which operates at a base frequency of 500 MHz and can burst up to 766 MHz. This GPU supports up to two displays and is suitable for light multimedia tasks, but it lacks the power needed for modern gaming or high-resolution video editing.

In terms of supported features, the A12-9700P includes a range of technologies such as SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AES encryption, and Intel’s Hyper-Threading, which enables four threads per core. It also supports VT-x and VT-d virtualization, making it viable for virtualized environments. However, it does not support ECC memory, which limits its use in enterprise or server-grade systems.

Benchmark results place the A12-9700P at an Overall Score of 4337, ranking #1480 out of 2060 processors. Its Singlecore Score is 4388, placing it at #1403, while its Multicore Score is 4260, ranking #1873. These results indicate that the processor is competitive with older dual-core CPUs like the Core 2 Duo P8600 and Pentium SU4100 but falls behind modern processors in both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads. The processor’s performance is most comparable to low-end mobile processors from the early 2010s, reflecting its outdated architecture.

As of March 2026, the A12-9700P is a legacy processor with limited relevance in today’s computing landscape. It may still be found in older laptops or embedded systems where low power consumption and basic processing capabilities are sufficient. However, for users seeking performance in modern applications, including multitasking, content creation, or light gaming, this processor is no longer a viable option. Its position in the benchmark rankings confirms that it is outpaced by nearly all contemporary CPUs, even those at the lower end of the market.