A8-6500B with Radeon HD 8570D vs A6-6400B with Radeon HD 8470D: comparison

Comparison of A8-6500B with Radeon HD 8570D and A6-6400B with Radeon HD 8470D: key differences and a full specification table.

Key differences

A8-6500B with Radeon HD 8570D has more cores (4 vs 2) and more threads (4 vs 2).

At the same time, A6-6400B with Radeon HD 8470D has a higher base clock (3.9 GHz vs 3.5 GHz).

Both processors match on: maximum clock (4.1 GHz), TDP (65 W), process node (32 nm), memory channels (2), maximum integrated graphics clock (800 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

ParameterA8-6500B with Radeon HD 8570DA6-6400B with Radeon HD 8470D
Cores / threads 4 / 4 2 / 2
Max boost clock 4.1 GHz 4.1 GHz
TDP 65 W 65 W
Process 32 nm 32 nm
Integrated graphics AMD Radeon HD 8570D AMD Radeon HD 8470D

Full specification table

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

Parameter A8-6500B with Radeon HD 8570D A6-6400B with Radeon HD 8470D
General
Codename Richland Richland
Segment Desktop Desktop
Product line AMD Business Class - Quad-Core A8-Series APU for Desktops AMD Business Class - Dual-Core A6-Series APU for Desktops
Product family AMD A-Series Processors AMD A-Series Processors
Process 32 nm 32 nm
Unlocked for overclocking No No
CPU
Cores 4 2
Threads 4 2
Base clock 3.5 GHz 3.9 GHz
Max boost clock 4.1 GHz 4.1 GHz
L1 cache 192 KB 96 KB
L2 cache 4 MB 1 MB
TDP 65 W 65 W
Memory
Memory types DDR3 DDR3
Memory channels 2 2
Max memory speed 1.866 GHz 1.866 GHz
Graphics
Integrated graphics AMD Radeon HD 8570D AMD Radeon HD 8470D
Has integrated graphics Yes Yes
Graphics max frequency 800 MHz 800 MHz
Package and thermal
Sockets supported FM2 FM2
TJUNCTION 71.3 °C 70 °C
Security and virtualization
Supported technologies Virtualization, AES, Catalyst Software, Switchable Graphics, AMD Elite Experiences, AMD Enduro Technology, IOMMU v2.0, Per Core Power Gating (CC6), AMD PowerNow!, RAID Support, Unified Video Decoder (UVD), Video Code Engine (VCE), Enhanced Virus Protection, AMD App Acceleration, AMD HD3D Technology, DirectX 11, FMA4, AVX Virtualization, AES, Catalyst Software, Switchable Graphics, AMD Elite Experiences, AMD Enduro Technology, IOMMU v2.0, Per Core Power Gating (CC6), AMD PowerNow!, RAID Support, Unified Video Decoder (UVD), Video Code Engine (VCE), Enhanced Virus Protection, AMD App Acceleration, AMD HD3D Technology, DirectX 11, FMA4, AVX
Identifiers
Product ID (OEM) AD650BOKA44HL AD640BOKA23HL

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