AMD Athlon Silver 7120U
About processor
The AMD Athlon Silver 7120U processor is a solid entry-level CPU for laptops. With its TSMC 6nm FinFET technology, 2 cores, and 2 threads, it offers efficient performance for everyday computing tasks. The 2MB L3 cache helps in faster data access, and the 15W TDP ensures a good balance between power consumption and performance.
One of the notable features of this processor is its integrated AMD Radeon™ 610M graphics, which provides decent graphics performance for light gaming and multimedia tasks. The Geekbench 6 scores of 999 for single-core performance and 1698 for multi-core performance also indicate that it can handle multitasking and light productivity work with ease.
While it may not be suitable for heavy multitasking or demanding tasks such as video editing or high-end gaming, the Athlon Silver 7120U is a reliable choice for everyday use, web browsing, office applications, and media consumption.
Overall, the AMD Athlon Silver 7120U processor is a good option for budget-friendly laptops, offering a decent balance of performance, power efficiency, and integrated graphics capabilities. If you're looking for an affordable laptop CPU for basic computing needs, this processor is worth considering.
Basic
Label Name
AMD
Platform
Laptop
Launch Date
September 2022
Code Name
Mendocino
CPU Specifications
Total Cores
?
Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).
2
Total Threads
?
Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
2
Basic Frequency
2.4GHz
Max Turbo Frequency
?
Max Turbo Frequency is the maximum single-core frequency at which the processor is capable of operating using Intel® Turbo Boost Technology and, if present, Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 and Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost. Frequency is typically measured in gigahertz (GHz), or billion cycles per second.
Up to 3.5GHz
L1 Cache
256KB
L2 Cache
1MB
L3 Cache
2MB
CPU Socket
?
The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
Socket FP6
Technology
?
Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.
TSMC 6nm FinFET
TDP
15W
PCI Express Version
?
PCI Express Revision is the supported version of the PCI Express standard. Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (or PCIe) is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard for attaching hardware devices to a computer. The different PCI Express versions support different data rates.
PCIe® 3.0
Memory Specifications
Memory Type
?
Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.
LPDDR5
Memory Channels
?
The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
2
GPU Specifications
Integrated Graphics Model
?
An integrated GPU refers to the graphics core that is integrated into the CPU processor. Leveraging the processor's powerful computational capabilities and intelligent power efficiency management, it delivers outstanding graphics performance and a smooth application experience at a lower power consumption.
AMD Radeon™ 610M
Graphics Frequency
?
Graphics max dynamic frequency refers to the maximum opportunistic graphics render clock frequency (in MHz) that can be supported using Intel® HD Graphics with Dynamic Frequency feature.
1900 MHz
Benchmarks
Geekbench 6
Single Core
Score
999
Geekbench 6
Multi Core
Score
1698
Geekbench 5
Single Core
Score
752
Geekbench 5
Multi Core
Score
1350
Passmark CPU
Single Core
Score
1911
Passmark CPU
Multi Core
Score
3100
Compared to Other CPU
Geekbench 6 Single Core
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Passmark CPU Single Core
Passmark CPU Multi Core