A6-8500P with Radeon R5 Graphics vs A6-6310 with Radeon R4 Graphics: comparison

Comparison of A6-8500P with Radeon R5 Graphics and A6-6310 with Radeon R4 Graphics: key differences and a full specification table.

Key differences

A6-8500P with Radeon R5 Graphics has more memory channels (2 vs 1).

At the same time, A6-6310 with Radeon R4 Graphics has more cores (4 vs 2), more threads (4 vs 2) and a higher base clock (2.4 GHz vs 1.6 GHz).

Both processors match on: TDP (15 W), 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 GraphicsA6-6310 with Radeon R4 Graphics
Cores / threads 2 / 2 4 / 4
Max boost clock 3 GHz —
TDP 15 W 15 W
Process 28 nm 28 nm
Integrated graphics AMD Radeon R5 Graphics AMD Radeon R4 Graphics

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 A6-6310 with Radeon R4 Graphics
General
Codename Carrizo Beema
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 2.4 GHz
Max boost clock 3 GHz —
L2 cache 1 MB 2 MB
TDP 15 W 15 W
Memory
Memory types — DDR3L
Memory channels 2 1
Max memory speed — 1.865 GHz
Graphics
Integrated graphics AMD Radeon R5 Graphics AMD Radeon R4 Graphics
Has integrated graphics Yes Yes
Graphics max frequency 800 MHz —
Graphics units 4 —
Package and thermal
Sockets supported FP4 FT3b
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, Switchable Graphics, The Vulkan API, AMD Elite Experiences, AMD Enduro Technology, IOMMU v2.0, Per Core Power Gating (CC6), AMD PowerNow!, System Image Stability, Unified Video Decoder (UVD), Video Code Engine (VCE), Enhanced Virus Protection, AMD App Acceleration, AMD HD3D Technology, DirectX 12 Technology, FMA4, AVX
Identifiers
Product ID (OEM) AM850PAAY23KA AM6310ITJ44JB

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