A4-1200 vs Athlon 64 TF-20
A4-1200
Athlon 64 TF-20
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The A4-1200 is positioned at rank 859 and the Athlon 64 TF-20 is on rank 790, so the Athlon 64 TF-20 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A4-1200
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 TF-20
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A4-1200 | Athlon 64 TF-20 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Temash (2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sherman (2009) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A4-1200 | Athlon 64 TF-20 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of A4-1200 and Athlon 64 TF-20
A4-1200
The A4-1200 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Temash (2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,248 points. Launch price was $50.
Athlon 64 TF-20
The Athlon 64 TF-20 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Sherman (2009) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: S1g1. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,245 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The A4-1200 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Athlon 64 TF-20 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the A4-1200 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1 GHz on the A4-1200 versus 1.6 GHz on the Athlon 64 TF-20 — a 46.2% clock advantage for the Athlon 64 TF-20. The A4-1200 uses the Temash (2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Athlon 64 TF-20 uses Sherman (2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the A4-1200 scores 1,248 against the Athlon 64 TF-20's 1,245 — a 0.2% lead for the A4-1200.
| Feature | A4-1200 | Athlon 64 TF-20 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2+100% | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 1 GHz | 1.6 GHz+60% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 512 kB |
| Process | 32 nm-51% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Temash (2013) | Sherman (2009) |
| PassMark | 1,248 | 1,245 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 70 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A4-1200 uses the FT3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon 64 TF-20 uses S1g1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3L-1066 on the A4-1200 versus DDR2-667 on the Athlon 64 TF-20 — the A4-1200 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A4-1200 supports up to 8 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (A4-1200) vs 2 (Athlon 64 TF-20).
| Feature | A4-1200 | Athlon 64 TF-20 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT3 | S1g1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1066+50% | DDR2-667 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | — |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A4-1200) vs false (Athlon 64 TF-20). The A4-1200 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8180), while the Athlon 64 TF-20 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-1200 targets Tablet. Direct competitor: A4-1200 rivals Atom Z2760.
| Feature | A4-1200 | Athlon 64 TF-20 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 8180 | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | false |
| Target Use | Tablet | — |
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