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ATTENTION DEVS_WINDOWS 11 NOT COMPATIBLE WITH AMD RADEON A4-9125 R3 CPU

  its come to my knowledge that windows 10 will no longer be supported october 2025 thats next year! meanwhile we have laptops out there that are still good by todays standards mine is a hp w...
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    Apr 18, 2024

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    The **AMD Radeon A4-9125** CPU, with its **4 compute cores (2C+2G)**, is indeed a part of some older laptops. Let's delve into the details:

    1. **Performance and Compatibility**:
    - The A4-9125 is a **fairly old CPU** that is **no longer competitive** with newer processors.
    - It contains **2 cores and 2 threads**, which may not perform well with **recent games** or demanding applications.
    - Compatibility with Windows 11 is a concern, as it's not officially supported for this CPU¹.
    - If you're considering upgrading to Windows 11, you'll need to check the **system requirements** for compatibility.

    2. **CPU Specifications**:
    - **Clockspeed**: 2.3 GHz (turbo speed up to 2.6 GHz)
    - **Cores**: 2 (in 2 physical modules)
    - **TDP**: 15 W
    - **Cache**:
    - L1 Instruction Cache: 2 x 32 KB
    - L1 Data Cache: 2 x 96 KB
    - L2 Cache: 2 x 1024 KB
    - **Integrated GPU**: AMD Radeon R3 (Beema) with a base GPU frequency of 350 MHz

    3. **Upgrade Options**:
    - Unfortunately, the **processor is soldered to the motherboard**, making it **non-upgradable** without replacing the entire motherboard.
    - If you're looking for better performance, consider investing in a new laptop with a more capable CPU.

    4. **Windows 11 Compatibility**:
    - While Windows 11 may not officially support the A4-9125, you can still try using the **PC Health Check app** to verify compatibility¹.
    - Keep in mind that unsupported configurations may lead to issues with updates and performance.

    5. **Recommendation**:
    - If you're determined to use Windows 11, consider upgrading to a laptop with a more modern CPU.
    - Check if your current laptop meets other Windows 11 requirements, such as RAM and storage capacity.

    In summary, while your laptop with the A4-9125 is still functional, it may not be suitable for Windows 11. Exploring new laptops with better CPUs could be a worthwhile upgrade⁸. :desktop_computer:️:light_bulb:

    Źródło: Konwersacja za pomocą usługi Bing, 18.04.2024
    (1) ATTENTION DEVS_WINDOWS 11 NOT COMPATIBLE WITH AMD RADEON A4-9125 R3 CPU. https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-insider-program/attention-devs-windows-11-not-compatible-with-amd-radeon-a4-9125/td-p/4116727.
    (2) Solved: Cpu upgrade - HP Support Community - 8000730. https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Notebook-Hardware-and-Upgrade-Questions/Cpu-upgrade/td-p/8000730.
    (3) AMD Processor not supported by Windows 11 - Microsoft Community. https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/amd-processor-not-supported-by-windows-11/c278ce48-f050-423c-aba0-79fe852b9668.
    (4) Solved: prompted by HP Support Assistant to update AMD package on 14 .... https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Notebook-Hardware-and-Upgrade-Questions/prompted-by-HP-Support-Assistant-to-update-AMD-package-on-14/td-p/8554134.
    (5) PassMark - AMD A4-9125 - Price performance comparison. https://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu.php?cpu=AMD+A4-9125.

    (7) AMD A4-9125 - Specs, Benchmark Tests, Comparisons, and Laptop Offers .... https://laptopmedia.com/in/processor/amd-a4-9125/.
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