A8-8600P with Radeon R6 Graphics vs A6-8500P with Radeon R5 Graphics: comparison
Comparison of A8-8600P with Radeon R6 Graphics and A6-8500P with Radeon R5 Graphics: key differences and a full specification table.
Key differences
A8-8600P with Radeon R6 Graphics has more cores (4 vs 2) and more threads (4 vs 2).
At the same time, A6-8500P with Radeon R5 Graphics has a higher maximum integrated graphics clock (800 MHz vs 720 MHz).
Both processors match on: base clock (1.6 GHz), 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
| Parameter | A8-8600P with Radeon R6 Graphics | A6-8500P with Radeon R5 Graphics |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / threads | 4 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Max boost clock | 3 GHz | 3 GHz |
| Process | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Integrated graphics | AMD Radeon R6 Graphics | AMD Radeon R5 Graphics |
Full specification table
Differing values are highlighted. This is not a better/worse rating: numbers from different architectures are not always comparable.
| Parameter | A8-8600P with Radeon R6 Graphics | A6-8500P with Radeon R5 Graphics |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Codename | Carrizo | Carrizo |
| Segment | All-in-One | All-in-One |
| Product line | AMD A8-Series APU for AIOs | AMD A6-Series APU for AIOs |
| Product family | AMD A-Series Processors | AMD A-Series Processors |
| Process | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Unlocked for overclocking | No | No |
| CPU | ||
| Cores | 4 | 2 |
| Threads | 4 | 2 |
| Base clock | 1.6 GHz | 1.6 GHz |
| Max boost clock | 3 GHz | 3 GHz |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 1 MB |
| Memory | ||
| Memory types | DDR3 | — |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max memory speed | 2.133 GHz | — |
| Graphics | ||
| Integrated graphics | AMD Radeon R6 Graphics | AMD Radeon R5 Graphics |
| Has integrated graphics | Yes | Yes |
| Graphics max frequency | 720 MHz | 800 MHz |
| Graphics units | 6 | 4 |
| Package and thermal | ||
| Sockets supported | FP4 | FP4 |
| TJUNCTION | 90 °C | 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 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 |
| Identifiers | ||
| Product ID (OEM) | AM860PAAY43KAD | AM850PAAY23KAD |