A4-6210 vs Pentium 2117U Review

A4-6210
Pentium 2117U
Category Laptop Laptop
Target entry-level-low-power entry-level-low-power
Socket Compatibility FS1 BGA1023
Integrated Graphics
Cooler Included Yes Yes
Overclock Potential 0 % 0 %
Year 2014 Model 2012 Model
Price 219.47 USD 134 USD
Number of Cores 4 Cores 2 Cores
Number of Threads 4 Threads 2 Threads
Core Frequency 1.8 GHz 1.8 GHz
Boost Frequency 1.8 GHz 1.8 GHz
Max Stable Overclock 1.8 GHz 1.8 GHz
Power Consumption 15 W 17 W
Manufacturing Process 28 nm 22 nm
L3 Cache 2 MB 2 MB
Maximum Supported Memory 64 GB 32 GB
Price-Value Score 45.6 % 36.3 %
Speed Score 22 % 0 %
Productivity Score 25 % 0 %
Gaming Score 48 % 0 %
Max 1080p Bottleneck 86.2 % 81.8 %
Max 1440p Bottleneck 43.1 % 40.9 %
Max 4K Bottleneck 21.5 % 20.4 %

The A4-6210 outperforms its rival, the Pentium 2117U, in the multitasking arena. The A4-6210 sips power at just 15W, a testament to its efficiency. Boasting a 22nm manufacturing process, the Pentium 2117U ensures cooler battles and longer quests. The A4-6210 emerges as the fresher warrior, recently forged in the tech forges.

A4-6210

Pros

  • Master the art of efficiency with very low power consumption at 15W.
  • Enjoy the spoils of battle with a CPU cooler included at no extra cost.

Cons

  • The price doesn't hit the sweet loot spot.
  • It's got the average multitasking mojo, not quite ready for a boss fight.
  • Base clock speed's more of a slow stroll than a sprint.
  • Boost clock speed of 1.8GHz? More like a sidekick than a hero.
  • In tech years, it's starting to feel like a retro game.
  • General gaming performance? Don't expect to play on ultra settings.

Pentium 2117U

Pros

  • Conserve your energy reserves with a mere 17W power draw.
  • Embark on your quests with a CPU Cooler included, sparing you from extra expenses of $25-$90.

Cons

  • Shelling out $134 feels like buying a legendary item at epic prices.
  • Base clock speed's more of a slow stroll than a sprint.
  • All-core boost speed's not breaking any speedrun records.
  • In tech years, it's starting to feel like a retro game.
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