A4-7300 vs PRO A6-8550B

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Aggregate performance score

PRO A6-8550B
2015
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
1.18
+22.9%
A4-7300
2014
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.96

PRO A6-8550B outperforms A4-7300 by a significant 23% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing PRO A6-8550B and A4-7300 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking23492488
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency1.721.40
Architecture codenameGodaveri (2014−2016)Richland (2013−2014)
Release date29 September 2015 (9 years ago)August 2014 (10 years ago)

Detailed specifications

PRO A6-8550B and A4-7300 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads22
Base clock speed3.5 GHz3.8 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz4 GHz
L1 cacheno data96 KB
L2 cache1024 KB1024 KB
Chip lithography28 nm32 nm
Die size245 mm2246 mm2
Maximum core temperature71 °C70 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C70 °C
Number of transistors2,411 million1,303 million
64 bit support++

Compatibility

Information on PRO A6-8550B and A4-7300 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+FM2
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by PRO A6-8550B and A4-7300. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA++
AVX++
FRTC+-
FreeSync+-
PowerTune+-
DualGraphics+-
TrueAudio+-
PowerNow++
PowerGating++
Out-of-band client management+-
VirusProtect++
RAID+-
HSA+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by PRO A6-8550B and A4-7300 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
IOMMU 2.0++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by PRO A6-8550B and A4-7300. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-2133DDR3-1600
Max memory channels22

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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AMD Radeon R5 GraphicsAMD Radeon HD 8470D
iGPU core count4no data
Number of pipelines256192
Enduro++
Switchable graphics++
UVD++
VCE++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of PRO A6-8550B and A4-7300 integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort++
HDMI++

Graphics API support

APIs supported by PRO A6-8550B and A4-7300 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXDirectX® 12DirectX® 11
Vulkan+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by PRO A6-8550B and A4-7300.

PCIe version3.02.0
PCI Express lanes16no data

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.

PRO A6-8550B 1.18
+22.9%
A4-7300 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.

PRO A6-8550B 1882
+23.1%
A4-7300 1529

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.18 0.96
Chip lithography 28 nm 32 nm

PRO A6-8550B has a 22.9% higher aggregate performance score, and a 14.3% more advanced lithography process.

The PRO A6-8550B is our recommended choice as it beats the A4-7300 in performance tests.


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