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AMD A12-9720P

Explore AMD A12-9720P technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for laptop performance, efficiency and upgrade research.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
3.7/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

AMD A12-9720P is a Laptop processor with 4 cores and 0 threads. It runs at 2.7 GHz and boosts up to 3.6 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 2641 and a single-thread rating of 1297. Its stated TDP is 15 W.

CPU Mark2,641
634 samples
Single Thread1,297
Overall rank#3,423
of 6,054
Reference price—

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
3.7Outdated for demanding workloads

AMD A12-9720P is a Laptop processor with 4 cores and 0 threads. It runs at 2.7 GHz and boosts up to 3.6 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 2641 and a single-thread rating of 1297. Its stated TDP is 15 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The AMD A12-9720P is a Laptop released in 2017. Recorded specifications include up to 3.60 GHz turbo, a 15 W reference TDP, a 2,641 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 2,641 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 1,297 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket FP4. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

The 15 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key AMD A12-9720P specifications?

The main recorded details are up to 3.60 GHz turbo, a 15 W reference TDP, a 2,641 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the AMD A12-9720P good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the AMD A12-9720P?

Start with FP4 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the AMD A12-9720P use?

The recorded reference TDP is 15 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

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Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

03AMD A12-9720PThis CPU2,641 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

05AMD A12-9720PThis CPU1,297 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

02AMD A12-9720PThis CPU176.1 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
44,421.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
828.60
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
1,548.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
9.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
4,384.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
14,204.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
185.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
4,649.00

Core specifications

BrandAMD
CategoryLaptop
Release year2017
SocketFP4
Cores / threads4 / —
Base clock2.70 GHz
Max turbo3.60 GHz
TDP15 W
Integrated graphicsRADEON R7, 12 COMPUTE CORES 4C+8G

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I4 x 32 KB
L1D4 x 96 KB
L24 x 1024 KB