A8-6500T vs A10-6700T

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Aggregate performance score

A10-6700T
2013
4 cores / 4 threads, 45 Watt
1.45
+16%
A8-6500T
2013
4 cores / 4 threads, 45 Watt
1.25

A10-6700T outperforms A8-6500T by a moderate 16% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A10-6700T and A8-6500T processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking21852312
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency3.052.63
Architecture codenameRichland (2013−2014)Richland (2013−2014)
Release date16 September 2013 (11 years ago)16 September 2013 (11 years ago)

Detailed specifications

A10-6700T and A8-6500T basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads44
Base clock speed2.5 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.5 GHz3.1 GHz
L1 cache192 KB192 KB
L2 cache4096 KB4096 KB
L3 cache0 KBno data
Chip lithography32 nm32 nm
Die size246 mm2246 mm2
Maximum core temperature71 °C71 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)71 °C71 °C
Number of transistors1,178 million1,303 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on A10-6700T and A8-6500T compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFM2FM2
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A10-6700T and A8-6500T. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMAFMA4+
AVXAVX+
PowerNow++
PowerGating++
VirusProtect++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A10-6700T and A8-6500T are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
IOMMU 2.0++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A10-6700T and A8-6500T. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1866DDR3-1866
Max memory channels22

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon™ HD 8650DAMD Radeon™ HD 8550D
จำนวนพาธไลน์384256
Enduro++
Switchable graphics++
UVD++
VCE++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of A10-6700T and A8-6500T integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort++
HDMI++

Graphics API support

APIs supported by A10-6700T and A8-6500T integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXDirectX® 11DirectX® 11

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A10-6700T and A8-6500T.

PCIe version2.02.0

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

A10-6700T 1.45
+16%
A8-6500T 1.25

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

A10-6700T 2299
+15.9%
A8-6500T 1983

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.45 1.25

A10-6700T has a 16% higher aggregate performance score.

The A10-6700T is our recommended choice as it beats the A8-6500T in performance tests.


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