A6-5200 vs A6-7480

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Aggregate performance score

A6-7480
2018
2 cores / 2 threads, 45 Watt
1.16
+10.5%
A6-5200
2013
4 cores / 4 threads, 25 Watt
1.05

A6-7480 outperforms A6-5200 by a moderate 10% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A6-7480 and A6-5200 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking23692423
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataAMD A-Series
Power efficiency2.443.97
Architecture codenameCarrizo (2015−2018)Kabini (2013−2014)
Release date26 October 2018 (6 years ago)23 May 2013 (11 years ago)

Detailed specifications

A6-7480 and A6-5200 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 cores2 (Dual-core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads24
Base clock speed3.5 GHzno data
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz2 GHz
L1 cache160K256 KB
L2 cache1 MB (shared)2048 KB
L3 cacheno data0 KB
Chip lithography28 nm28 nm
Die size250 mm2246 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data90 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data90 °C
Number of transistors3,100 million1,178 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data-

Compatibility

Information on A6-7480 and A6-5200 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
SocketFM2+FT3
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt25 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A6-7480 and A6-5200. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno data86x SSE (1, 2, 3, 3S, 4.1, 4.2, 4A),-64, AES, AVX
AES-NI++
FMA+FMA4
AVX++
PowerNow-+
PowerGating-+
VirusProtect-+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A6-7480 and A6-5200 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
IOMMU 2.0-+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A6-7480 and A6-5200. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-2133DDR3-1600
Max memory channelsno data1

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardRadeon R5AMD Radeon HD 8400
Number of pipelinesno data128
Enduro-+
Switchable graphics-+
UVD-+
VCE-+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of A6-7480 and A6-5200 integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+

Graphics API support

APIs supported by A6-7480 and A6-5200 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno dataDirectX® 11
Vulkan-+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A6-7480 and A6-5200.

PCIe version3.02.0

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.

A6-7480 1.16
+10.5%
A6-5200 1.05

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.

A6-7480 1837
+10.5%
A6-5200 1663

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.16 1.05
Recency 26 October 2018 23 May 2013
Physical cores 2 4
Threads 2 4
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 25 Watt

A6-7480 has a 10.5% higher aggregate performance score, and an age advantage of 5 years.

A6-5200, on the other hand, has 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and 80% lower power consumption.

The A6-7480 is our recommended choice as it beats the A6-5200 in performance tests.

Note that A6-7480 is a desktop processor while A6-5200 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between A6-7480 and A6-5200, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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