CPU
GPU
A9-9420e
Pentium E5700
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 A9-9420e is positioned at rank 833 and the Pentium E5700 is on rank 904, so the A9-9420e offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar A9-9420e
Performance Per Dollar Pentium E5700
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A9-9420e | Pentium E5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A9-9420e | Pentium E5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
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 A9-9420e and Pentium E5700
A9-9420e
The A9-9420e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 June 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.5 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: 1,101 points. Launch price was $69.
Pentium E5700
The Pentium E5700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 August 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,096 points. Launch price was $110.
Processing Power
Both the A9-9420e and Pentium E5700 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the A9-9420e versus 3 GHz on the Pentium E5700 — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Pentium E5700. The A9-9420e uses the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Pentium E5700 uses Wolfdale (2008−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the A9-9420e scores 1,101 against the Pentium E5700's 1,096 — a 0.5% lead for the A9-9420e.
| Feature | A9-9420e | Pentium E5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3 GHz+20% |
| Base Clock | — | 3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB (total)+100% |
| Process | 28 nm-38% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) | Wolfdale (2008−2010) |
| PassMark | 1,101 | 1,096 |
Memory & Platform
The A9-9420e uses the BGA socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium E5700 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | A9-9420e | Pentium E5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+173% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | 2133 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 | — |
| RAM Channels | 1 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (A9-9420e) / not specified (Pentium E5700). The A9-9420e includes integrated graphics (Radeon R5 Graphics), while the Pentium E5700 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A9-9420e rivals Pentium N4200.
| Feature | A9-9420e | Pentium E5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R5 Graphics | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
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