A6-8500P with Radeon R5 Graphics vs A6-7000 with Radeon R4 Graphics: comparison

Comparison of A6-8500P with Radeon R5 Graphics and A6-7000 with Radeon R4 Graphics: key differences and a full specification table.

Key differences

A6-8500P with Radeon R5 Graphics has a lower TDP (15 W vs 17 W) and a higher maximum integrated graphics clock (800 MHz vs 533 MHz).

At the same time, A6-7000 with Radeon R4 Graphics has a higher base clock (2.2 GHz vs 1.6 GHz).

Both processors match on: core count (2), thread count (2), maximum clock (3 GHz), 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

ParameterA6-8500P with Radeon R5 GraphicsA6-7000 with Radeon R4 Graphics
Cores / threads 2 / 2 2 / 2
Max boost clock 3 GHz 3 GHz
TDP 15 W 17 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 A6-7000 with Radeon R4 Graphics
General
Codename Carrizo Kaveri
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 2
Threads 2 2
Base clock 1.6 GHz 2.2 GHz
Max boost clock 3 GHz 3 GHz
L2 cache 1 MB 1 MB
TDP 15 W 17 W
Memory
Memory channels 2 2
Graphics
Integrated graphics AMD Radeon R5 Graphics AMD Radeon R4 Graphics
Has integrated graphics Yes Yes
Graphics max frequency 800 MHz 533 MHz
Graphics units 4 3
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 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
Identifiers
Product ID (OEM) AM850PAAY23KA AM7000ECH23JA

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