6th Gen AMD PRO A6-8570E APU vs A4-5100 with Radeon HD 8330: comparison

Comparison of 6th Gen AMD PRO A6-8570E APU and A4-5100 with Radeon HD 8330: key differences and a full specification table.

Key differences

6th Gen AMD PRO A6-8570E APU has a higher base clock (3 GHz vs 1.55 GHz), more memory channels (2 vs 1) and a higher maximum integrated graphics clock (800 MHz vs 500 MHz).

At the same time, A4-5100 with Radeon HD 8330 has more cores (4 vs 2) and a lower TDP (15 W vs 35 W).

Both processors match on: process node (28 nm).

These are specification values: they show differences between the models but do not determine a performance winner. For a specific workload, rely on independent benchmarks.

Key specifications

Parameter6th Gen AMD PRO A6-8570E APUA4-5100 with Radeon HD 8330
Cores / threads 2 4 / 4
Max boost clock 3.4 GHz —
TDP 35 W 15 W
Process 28 nm 28 nm
Integrated graphics R5 AMD Radeon HD 8330

Full specification table

Differing values are highlighted. This is not a better/worse rating: numbers from different architectures are not always comparable.

Parameter 6th Gen AMD PRO A6-8570E APU A4-5100 with Radeon HD 8330
General
Codename Carrizo Kabini
Segment Desktop Desktop
Product line AMD PRO A-Series A6 APU for Desktops AMD A4-Series APU for Desktops
Product family AMD PRO A-Series Processors AMD A-Series Processors
Process 28 nm 28 nm
Unlocked for overclocking No No
Operating system support Windows 10 - 64-Bit Edition, Windows 7 - 64-Bit Edition, RHEL x86 64-Bit, Ubuntu x86 64-Bit —
CPU
Cores 2 4
Threads — 4
Base clock 3 GHz 1.55 GHz
Max boost clock 3.4 GHz —
L1 cache — 256 KB
L2 cache 1 MB 2 MB
TDP 35 W 15 W
Memory
Memory types DDR4 DDR3
Memory channels 2 1
Max memory speed 2.4 GHz 1.6 GHz
Graphics
Integrated graphics R5 AMD Radeon HD 8330
Has integrated graphics Yes Yes
Graphics max frequency 800 MHz 500 MHz
Graphics units 4 —
I/O and interfaces
PCI Express revision 3 —
Package and thermal
Sockets supported AM4 FT3
TJUNCTION — 90 °C
Security and virtualization
Supported technologies Virtualization, AMD FreeSync Technology, DirectX 12 Technology, AES, AVX, Catalyst Software, FMA4, AMD Frame Rate Target Control, The Vulkan API, Switchable Graphics Virtualization, AES, Catalyst Software, Switchable Graphics, The Vulkan API, AMD Elite Experiences, AMD Enduro Technology, IOMMU v2.0, Per Core Power Gating (CC6), AMD PowerNow!, Unified Video Decoder (UVD), Video Code Engine (VCE), Enhanced Virus Protection, AMD App Acceleration, AMD HD3D Technology, DirectX 11, FMA4, AVX
Identifiers
Product ID (OEM) AD857BAHM23AB AM5100IBJ44HMD

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