A4-6320 vs A8-6500

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Aggregate performance score

A8-6500
2013
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
1.78
+85.4%
A4-6320
2013
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.96

A8-6500 outperforms A4-6320 by an impressive 85% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A8-6500 and A4-6320 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking20152487
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency2.591.40
Architecture codenameRichland (2013−2014)Richland (2013−2014)
Release date1 June 2013 (11 years ago)December 2013 (10 years ago)

Detailed specifications

A8-6500 and A4-6320 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads42
Base clock speed3.5 GHz3.8 GHz
Boost clock speed4.1 GHz4 GHz
L1 cache192 KB96 KB
L2 cache4096 KB1024 KB
L3 cache0 KBno data
Chip lithography32 nm32 nm
Die size246 mm2246 mm2
Maximum core temperature71 °C70 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)71 °C70 °C
Number of transistors1,178 million1,303 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on A8-6500 and A4-6320 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)65 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A8-6500 and A4-6320. 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 A8-6500 and A4-6320 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
IOMMU 2.0++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A8-6500 and A4-6320. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1866DDR3-1600
Max memory channels22

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon HD 8570DAMD Radeon™ HD 8370D
Number of pipelines256128
Enduro++
Switchable graphics++
UVD++
VCE++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of A8-6500 and A4-6320 integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort++
HDMI++

Graphics API support

APIs supported by A8-6500 and A4-6320 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXDirectX® 11DirectX® 11

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A8-6500 and A4-6320.

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.

A8-6500 1.78
+85.4%
A4-6320 0.96

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.

A8-6500 2820
+84.3%
A4-6320 1530

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.78 0.96
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 4 2

A8-6500 has a 85.4% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

The A8-6500 is our recommended choice as it beats the A4-6320 in performance tests.


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