7th Gen AMD PRO A12-9800 APU vs 7th Gen AMD PRO A6-9500 APU: comparison

Comparison of 7th Gen AMD PRO A12-9800 APU and 7th Gen AMD PRO A6-9500 APU: key differences and a full specification table.

Key differences

7th Gen AMD PRO A12-9800 APU has more cores (4 vs 2), a higher base clock (3.8 GHz vs 3.5 GHz), a higher maximum clock (4.2 GHz vs 3.8 GHz) and a higher maximum integrated graphics clock (1.108 GHz vs 1.029 GHz).

Both processors match on: TDP (65 W), process node (28 nm), memory channels (2), PCIe version (3).

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

Parameter7th Gen AMD PRO A12-9800 APU7th Gen AMD PRO A6-9500 APU
Cores / threads 4 2
Max boost clock 4.2 GHz 3.8 GHz
TDP 65 W 65 W
Process 28 nm 28 nm
Integrated graphics R7 R5

Full specification table

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

Parameter 7th Gen AMD PRO A12-9800 APU 7th Gen AMD PRO A6-9500 APU
General
Codename Bristol Ridge Bristol Ridge
Segment Desktop Desktop
Product line AMD PRO A-Series A12 APU for Desktops AMD PRO A-Series A6 APU for Desktops
Product family AMD PRO A-Series Processors AMD PRO A-Series Processors
Process 28 nm 28 nm
Launch date 10/03/2016 10/03/2016
Unlocked for overclocking No No
Operating system support Windows 10 - 64-Bit Edition, RHEL x86 64-Bit, Ubuntu x86 64-Bit Windows 10 - 64-Bit Edition, RHEL x86 64-Bit, Ubuntu x86 64-Bit
CPU
Cores 4 2
Base clock 3.8 GHz 3.5 GHz
Max boost clock 4.2 GHz 3.8 GHz
L2 cache 2 MB 1 MB
TDP 65 W 65 W
Configurable TDP — 45 W
Memory
Memory types DDR4 DDR4
Memory channels 2 2
Max memory speed 2.4 GHz 2.4 GHz
Graphics
Integrated graphics R7 R5
Has integrated graphics Yes Yes
Graphics max frequency 1.108 GHz 1.029 GHz
Graphics units 8 6
I/O and interfaces
PCI Express revision 3 3
Package and thermal
Sockets supported AM4 AM4
TJUNCTION 90 °C 90 °C
Security and virtualization
Supported technologies Virtualization, AMD FreeSync Technology, DirectX 12 Technology, AES, AVX, Catalyst Software, AMD Enduro Technology, FMA4, AMD Frame Rate Target Control, AMD PowerTune Technology, AMD Secure Technology, AMD TrueAudio Technology, Unified Video Decoder (UVD), Video Code Engine (VCE), The Vulkan API, IOMMU v2.0, Out of Band Manageability, Per Core Power Gating (CC6), AMD PowerNow!, System Image Stability, Enhanced Virus Protection Virtualization, AMD FreeSync Technology, DirectX 12 Technology, AES, AVX, Catalyst Software, AMD Enduro Technology, FMA4, AMD Frame Rate Target Control, AMD PowerTune Technology, AMD Secure Technology, AMD TrueAudio Technology, Unified Video Decoder (UVD), Video Code Engine (VCE), The Vulkan API, IOMMU v2.0, Out of Band Manageability, Per Core Power Gating (CC6), AMD PowerNow!, System Image Stability, Enhanced Virus Protection
Identifiers
Product ID (OEM) AD980BAUM44AB AD950BAGM23AB

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