7th Gen FX 9830P APU vs 6th Gen FX-8800P APU: comparison

Comparison of 7th Gen FX 9830P APU and 6th Gen FX-8800P APU: key differences and a full specification table.

Key differences

7th Gen FX 9830P APU has a higher base clock (3 GHz vs 2.1 GHz), a higher maximum clock (3.7 GHz vs 3.4 GHz) and a higher maximum integrated graphics clock (900 MHz vs 800 MHz).

At the same time, 6th Gen FX-8800P APU has a lower TDP (15 W vs 35 W).

Both processors match on: core count (4), process node (28 nm), memory channels (2).

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 FX 9830P APU6th Gen FX-8800P APU
Cores / threads 4 4 / 4
Max boost clock 3.7 GHz 3.4 GHz
TDP 35 W 15 W
Process 28 nm 28 nm
Integrated graphics AMD Radeon R7 Graphics 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 FX 9830P APU 6th Gen FX-8800P APU
General
Codename Bristol Ridge Carrizo
Segment Mobile Mobile
Product line AMD FX-Series Processors for Laptops AMD FX-Series Processors for Laptops
Product family AMD FX-Series Processors AMD FX-Series Processors
Process 28 nm 28 nm
Launch date 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, Windows 7 - 64-Bit Edition, RHEL x86 64-Bit, Ubuntu x86 64-Bit
CPU
Cores 4 4
Threads — 4
Base clock 3 GHz 2.1 GHz
Max boost clock 3.7 GHz 3.4 GHz
L2 cache 2 MB 2 MB
TDP 35 W 15 W
Configurable TDP 25–45 W —
Memory
Memory types DDR4 DDR3
Memory channels 2 2
Max memory speed 2.4 GHz 2.133 GHz
Graphics
Integrated graphics AMD Radeon R7 Graphics AMD Radeon R7 Graphics
Has integrated graphics Yes Yes
Graphics max frequency 900 MHz 800 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, 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 Virtualization, AMD FreeSync Technology, DirectX 12 Technology, AES, AMD App Acceleration, AVX, Catalyst Software, AMD Enduro Technology, FMA4, AMD Frame Rate Target Control, Heterogeneous System Architecture (HSA), AMD Radeon Dual Graphics, AMD TrueAudio Technology, Unified Video Decoder (UVD), Video Code Engine (VCE), The Vulkan API, Switchable Graphics, AMD Elite Experiences, IOMMU v2.0, Out of Band Manageability, Per Core Power Gating (CC6), AMD PowerNow!, System Image Stability, Enhanced Virus Protection, AMD HD3D Technology, AMD Mantle API
Identifiers
Product ID (OEM) FM983PAEY44AB FM880PAAY43KA

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