CPU Comparison: Intel Core Ultra 7 164U vs AMD A12-9730P

Key Findings

  • The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U leads in single-threaded performance by up to 127.3%
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U shows superior performance with a 406.9% advantage
  • The AMD A12-9730P has the highest core count with 4 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

Intel Core Ultra 7 164U

Laptop
Release Date
Q2 2024
Market Position
890th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs455th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs201st fastest in
1434 Laptop CPUs

AMD A12-9730P

Laptop
Release Date
Q3 2017
Market Position
2489th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs2466th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs567th fastest in
1434 Laptop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

164U
3,151
A12-9730P
1,386

Multi-Thread Performance

164U
15,106
A12-9730P
2,980

Specifications: Intel Core Ultra 7 164U vs AMD A12-9730P

💻CPU Model
Intel Core Ultra 7 164U
164U
AMD A12-9730P
A12-9730P
🔄Other Names
Intel(R) Core(TM) Ultra 7 164U
164U
AMD A12-9730P RADEON R7, 10 COMPUTE CORES 4C+6G
A12-9730P
⚡Base Clock
N/A
164U
2.8 GHz
A12-9730P
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
164U
3.5 GHz
A12-9730P
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
164U
4 (in 4 physical modules)
A12-9730P
🔌Socket
FCBGA2551
164U
FP4
A12-9730P
⚡TDP
9 W
164U
35 W
A12-9730P
💾Cache
N/A
164U
L1 Instruction Cache: 4 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 4 x 96 KBL2 Cache: 4 x 1024 KB
A12-9730P

The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U and AMD A12-9730P compete in the Laptop segment. The Intel Core Ultra 7 164U shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the AMD A12-9730P takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the AMD A12-9730P drawing more power under load (35W vs 9W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.