A4-9120

Details and Benchmarks for AMD A4-9120

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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 A4-9120 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,101 Rank: 1798
Rank Name Score Visual
1794 A4-3310MX 4,107
+0.1%
1795 Intel Core i3-330M 4,104
+0.1%
1796 Pentium T4200 4,104
+0.1%
1797 A6-3430MX 4,104
+0.1%
1798 A4-9120 4,101
1799 Celeron 2957U 4,100
+-0%
1800 A10-5745M 4,098
-0.1%
1801 A8-7100 4,098
-0.1%
1802 Pentium N4200 4,095
-0.1%
1803 A10-7300 4,095
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for A4-9120 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,265 Rank: 1861
Rank Name Score Visual
1857 Core 2 Duo P8800 4,266
+0%
1858 Atom N2800 4,266
+0%
1859 Core 2 Quad Q9650 4,266
+0%
1860 Athlon 64 X2 5600+ 4,266
+0%
1861 A4-9120 4,265
1862 Core 2 Duo P9400 4,265
+0%
1863 Opteron 144 4,265
+0%
1864 Core i3-2365M 4,264
+-0%
1865 Intel Atom x5-Z8330 4,264
+-0%
1866 Athlon II P320 4,264
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for A4-9120 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

3,992 Rank: 1772
Rank Name Score Visual
1768 Xeon D-1518 3,995
+0.1%
1769 Xeon E5504 3,995
+0.1%
1770 A8-4500M 3,994
+0.1%
1771 A4-3310MX 3,993
+0%
1772 A4-9120 3,992
1773 Pentium T4200 3,992
+0%
1774 Core 2 Duo P7570 3,988
-0.1%
1775 A6-3620 3,987
-0.1%
1776 Core 2 Duo E4600 3,987
-0.1%
1777 Xeon E5405 3,982
-0.3%

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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 A4-9120 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,491 Rank: 1603
Rank Name Score Visual
1599 Celeron 3205U 4,492
+0%
1600 Atom x7-Z8700 4,491
+0%
1601 Athlon II X2 270 4,491
+0%
1602 Pentium E5700 4,491
+0%
1603 A4-9120 4,491
1604 Sempron 3850 4,491
+0%
1605 Pentium E5500 4,490
+-0%
1606 A6-4400M 4,490
+-0%
1607 Atom x5-Z8500 4,490
+-0%
1608 Celeron N2940 4,490
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for A4-9120 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,453 Rank: 1641
Rank Name Score Visual
1637 Celeron E3300 4,454
+0%
1638 E2-3800 4,454
+0%
1639 Celeron 1005M 4,453
+0%
1640 Core i3-4012Y 4,453
+0%
1641 A4-9120 4,453
1642 Celeron 3855U 4,452
+-0%
1643 Core i3-2377M 4,452
+-0%
1644 Celeron 3965Y 4,452
+-0%
1645 Celeron B840 4,452
+-0%
1646 A6-9210 4,452
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for A4-9120 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,469 Rank: 1609
Rank Name Score Visual
1605 Celeron J4025 4,470
+0%
1606 Celeron B810 4,469
+0%
1607 Athlon II X2 260 4,469
+0%
1608 A9-9400 4,469
+0%
1609 A4-9120 4,469
1610 Pentium N3530 4,469
+0%
1611 Celeron 2957U 4,469
+0%
1612 Celeron 1007U 4,469
+0%
1613 Atom Z3770 4,469
+0%
1614 Celeron N2930 4,469
+0%

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A4-9120 Details

The AMD A4-9120 stands as a modest entry in the long line of low-power processors designed for budget systems and basic computing tasks. Released in a market dominated by more powerful and energy-efficient options, the A4-9120 reflects an era when integrated graphics and low thermal design were prioritized over raw performance. As of March 2026, the processor is considered outdated, having emerged during a time when quad-core designs and high-bandwidth memory were just beginning to become mainstream. Its 45 nm manufacturing process and 35 W TDP highlight its focus on power efficiency, though it lacks the performance scaling seen in modern processors.

Built on a 45 nm process, the A4-9120 features a dual-core design with two threads, clocked at a base frequency of 2.5 GHz and a turbo frequency of 2.3 GHz, which is unusual for a processor to have a lower turbo frequency than its base clock. This anomaly suggests the processor is constrained by thermal or power limitations, preventing it from boosting under load. It supports DDR3L and LPDDR3 memory up to 16 GB with a maximum bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s, paired with a dual-channel memory controller. The integrated GPU, labeled as HD Graphics, is based on Intel's design, a rare collaboration, and runs at a base frequency of 100 MHz with a burst frequency of 800 MHz, capable of driving up to three displays.

Despite its low power consumption, the A4-9120 struggles to keep pace with contemporary CPUs. In the Passmark benchmarks, it achieves an overall score of 4,101, placing it at #1,798 out of 2,060 processors. Its single-core score of 3,992 ranks it at #1,772, while its multicore score of 4,265 places it at #1,861. These results indicate that while the processor can handle basic office applications and light multimedia tasks, it falls far behind even entry-level modern CPUs. The benchmark data shows it outperformed only by a few older dual-core and low-power processors, such as the Celeron 2957U and A10-5745M, but is significantly outpaced by mainstream chips like the Core i3-330M and Athlon II P320.

The A4-9120 supports a range of modern features, including 64-bit computing, SSE4.1 and SSE4.2 extensions, AVX2, AES encryption, and Intel's virtualization technologies such as VT-x and VT-d. However, its lack of modern cache hierarchy—typically seen in contemporary processors—limits its ability to handle data-intensive workloads efficiently. With no ECC memory support and a socket type of BGA479/PGA478, it is not intended for upgradeable systems but rather for embedded or OEM use.

In conclusion, the AMD A4-9120 serves as a relic of an earlier computing era, suitable only for lightweight tasks such as web browsing, media playback, or basic productivity applications. It is not recommended for users seeking performance or future-proofing, especially given the vast advancements in CPU design and efficiency over the past decade. As of March 2026, it remains a niche choice for legacy systems or low-cost devices where cost and power consumption are more critical than performance.
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AMD A4-9120

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: A4-9120
Model Number: T9300
Cores: 2
Threads: 2
Base Frequency: 2500 MHz
Socket: BGA479, PGA478
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 35 W

Cache Specifications

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3L 1333/1600 LPDDR3 1333/1600
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 25.6 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 12
PCIe Configuration: 4x1 2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 800 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 45 nm
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX2 AES x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA
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