7th Gen AMD PRO A12-9830B APU vs 7th Gen FX 9830P APU: comparison

Comparison of 7th Gen AMD PRO A12-9830B APU and 7th Gen FX 9830P APU: key differences and a full specification table.

Key differences

Both processors match on: core count (4), base clock (3 GHz), maximum clock (3.7 GHz), TDP (35 W), process node (28 nm), memory channels (2), maximum integrated graphics clock (900 MHz).

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 A12-9830B APU7th Gen FX 9830P APU
Cores / threads 4 4
Max boost clock 3.7 GHz 3.7 GHz
TDP 35 W 35 W
Process 28 nm 28 nm
Integrated graphics R7 AMD Radeon R7 Graphics

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 A12-9830B APU 7th Gen FX 9830P APU
General
Codename Bristol Ridge Bristol Ridge
Segment Mobile Mobile
Product line AMD PRO A-Series A12 APU for Laptops AMD FX-Series Processors for Laptops
Product family AMD PRO A-Series Processors AMD FX-Series Processors
Process 28 nm 28 nm
Launch date 10/24/2016 Q2 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 4
Base clock 3 GHz 3 GHz
Max boost clock 3.7 GHz 3.7 GHz
L2 cache 2 MB 2 MB
TDP 35 W 35 W
Configurable TDP 25 W 25–45 W
Memory
Memory types DDR4 DDR4
Memory channels 2 2
Max memory speed 2.4 GHz 2.4 GHz
Graphics
Integrated graphics R7 AMD Radeon R7 Graphics
Has integrated graphics Yes Yes
Graphics max frequency 900 MHz 900 MHz
Graphics units 8 8
Package and thermal
Sockets supported FP4 FP4
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, Switchable Graphics, IOMMU v2.0, Out of Band Manageability, Per Core Power Gating (CC6), AMD PowerNow!, RAID Support, System Image Stability, Enhanced Virus Protection Virtualization, AMD FreeSync Technology, DirectX 12 Technology, AES, AMD App Acceleration, Catalyst Software, AMD Enduro Technology, FMA4, AMD Frame Rate Target Control, AMD Radeon Dual Graphics, AMD Secure Technology, Unified Video Decoder (UVD), Video Code Engine (VCE), The Vulkan API, Switchable Graphics, AMD HD3D Technology, AMD Mantle API
Identifiers
Product ID (OEM) AM983BAEY44AB FM983PAEY44AB

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