A6-8500P with Radeon R5 Graphics vs A6-5200M with Radeon HD 8400: comparison

Comparison of A6-8500P with Radeon R5 Graphics and A6-5200M with Radeon HD 8400: key differences and a full specification table.

Key differences

A6-8500P with Radeon R5 Graphics has a lower TDP (15 W vs 25 W) and more memory channels (2 vs 1).

At the same time, A6-5200M with Radeon HD 8400 has more cores (4 vs 2), more threads (4 vs 2) and a higher base clock (2 GHz vs 1.6 GHz).

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

ParameterA6-8500P with Radeon R5 GraphicsA6-5200M with Radeon HD 8400
Cores / threads 2 / 2 4 / 4
Max boost clock 3 GHz —
TDP 15 W 25 W
Process 28 nm 28 nm
Integrated graphics AMD Radeon R5 Graphics AMD Radeon HD 8400

Full specification table

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

Parameter A6-8500P with Radeon R5 Graphics A6-5200M with Radeon HD 8400
General
Codename Carrizo Kabini
Segment Mobile Mobile
Product line AMD A6-Series APU for Laptops AMD A6-Series APU for Laptops
Product family AMD A-Series Processors AMD A-Series Processors
Process 28 nm 28 nm
Unlocked for overclocking No No
CPU
Cores 2 4
Threads 2 4
Base clock 1.6 GHz 2 GHz
Max boost clock 3 GHz —
L2 cache 1 MB 2 MB
TDP 15 W 25 W
Memory
Memory channels 2 1
Graphics
Integrated graphics AMD Radeon R5 Graphics AMD Radeon HD 8400
Has integrated graphics Yes Yes
Graphics max frequency 800 MHz —
Graphics units 4 —
Package and thermal
Sockets supported FP4 FT3
TJUNCTION 90 °C —
Security and virtualization
Supported technologies Virtualization, AES, Catalyst Software, AMD FreeSync Technology, AMD Frame Rate Target Control, Switchable Graphics, The Vulkan API, AMD Elite Experiences, AMD Enduro Technology, IOMMU v2.0, Out of Band Manageability, Per Core Power Gating (CC6), AMD PowerNow!, System Image Stability, AMD TrueAudio Technology, Unified Video Decoder (UVD), Video Code Engine (VCE), Enhanced Virus Protection, AMD App Acceleration, AMD HD3D Technology, Heterogeneous System Architecture (HSA), AMD Mantle API, DirectX 12 Technology, FMA4, AVX Virtualization, AES, Catalyst Software, AMD Radeon Dual Graphics, AMD FreeSync Technology, AMD Frame Rate Target Control, Switchable Graphics, The Vulkan API, AMD Elite Experiences, AMD Enduro Technology, IOMMU v2.0, Per Core Power Gating (CC6), AMD PowerNow!, AMD PowerTune Technology, Unified Video Decoder (UVD), Video Code Engine (VCE), Enhanced Virus Protection, AMD App Acceleration, AMD HD3D Technology, Heterogeneous System Architecture (HSA), AMD Mantle API, DirectX 12 Technology, FMA4, AVX
Identifiers
Product ID (OEM) AM850PAAY23KA AM5200IAJ44HM

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