CPU
GPU
A4-9120C
Core i5-450M
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 A4-9120C is positioned at rank 855 and the Core i5-450M is on rank 10, so the Core i5-450M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A4-9120C
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-450M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A4-9120C | Core i5-450M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($31) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A4-9120C | Core i5-450M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($31) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of A4-9120C and Core i5-450M
A4-9120C
The A4-9120C is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: BGA. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,258 points. Launch price was $50.
Core i5-450M
The Core i5-450M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 26 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.66 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,264 points. Launch price was $32.
Processing Power
The A4-9120C packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i5-450M's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the A4-9120C versus 2.66 GHz on the Core i5-450M — a 49.8% clock advantage for the Core i5-450M. The A4-9120C uses the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Core i5-450M uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the A4-9120C scores 1,258 against the Core i5-450M's 1,264 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i5-450M.
| Feature | A4-9120C | Core i5-450M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.66 GHz+66% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm-13% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) | Arrandale (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,258 | 1,264 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 418 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A4-9120C uses the BGA socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-450M uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-1866 on the A4-9120C versus 1066 on the Core i5-450M — the Core i5-450M supports 198.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 8 GB of RAM. Memory channels: 1 (A4-9120C) vs 2 (Core i5-450M). PCIe lanes: 8 (A4-9120C) vs 16 (Core i5-450M) — the Core i5-450M offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | A4-9120C | Core i5-450M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA | PGA988 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-1866 | 1066+26550% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB+104857500% | 8 |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 16+100% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A4-9120C) vs true (Core i5-450M). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon R4 (A4-9120C) and Intel HD Graphics (Ironlake) (Core i5-450M) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-9120C targets Chromebook. Direct competitor: A4-9120C rivals Celeron N3350; Core i5-450M rivals AMD Turion II M620.
| Feature | A4-9120C | Core i5-450M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R4 | Intel HD Graphics (Ironlake) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | true |
| Target Use | Chromebook | — |
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