AMD A8-6500
About processor
The AMD A8-6500 processor is a solid choice for budget-conscious consumers who are looking for a reliable and capable desktop CPU. With a total of 4 cores and 4 threads, this processor offers enough power to handle everyday tasks with ease. The integrated Radeon HD 8570D graphics model also provides decent graphical performance, making it suitable for light gaming and multimedia use.
One of the standout features of the A8-6500 is its energy efficiency, with a TDP of 65W. This means that it consumes less power, resulting in lower electricity bills and less heat output, which is advantageous for smaller, more compact desktop builds.
In terms of performance, the A8-6500 holds its own, scoring 434 in Geekbench 6 Single Core and 1044 in Geekbench 6 Multi Core tests. This level of performance is more than sufficient for everyday computing tasks, such as web browsing, office applications, and multimedia consumption.
Overall, the AMD A8-6500 processor is a reliable and energy-efficient choice for budget desktop builds. It offers a good balance of performance and power efficiency, making it a suitable option for casual users and light gamers alike.
Basic
Label Name
AMD
Platform
Desktop
Launch Date
June 2013
Model Name
?
The Intel processor number is just one of several factors - along with processor brand, system configurations, and system-level benchmarks - to be considered when choosing the right processor for your computing needs.
A8-6500
Code Name
Richland
Generation
A8 (Richland)
CPU Specifications
Total Cores
?
Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).
4
Total Threads
?
Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
4
Basic Frequency
3.5 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency
?
Max Turbo Frequency is the maximum single-core frequency at which the processor is capable of operating using Intel® Turbo Boost Technology and, if present, Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 and Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost. Frequency is typically measured in gigahertz (GHz), or billion cycles per second.
up to 4.1 GHz
L1 Cache
192 KB
L2 Cache
4 MB
Multiplier
35.0x
Bus Frequency
100 MHz
CPU Socket
?
The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
AMD Socket FM2
Multiplier Unlocked
No
Technology
?
Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.
32 nm
TDP
65 W
PCI Express Version
?
PCI Express Revision is the supported version of the PCI Express standard. Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (or PCIe) is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard for attaching hardware devices to a computer. The different PCI Express versions support different data rates.
Gen 2
Transistors
1,303 million
Memory Specifications
Memory Type
?
Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.
DDR3
Memory Channels
?
The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
Dual-channel
ECC Memory
No
GPU Specifications
Integrated Graphics Model
?
An integrated GPU refers to the graphics core that is integrated into the CPU processor. Leveraging the processor's powerful computational capabilities and intelligent power efficiency management, it delivers outstanding graphics performance and a smooth application experience at a lower power consumption.
Radeon HD 8570D
Benchmarks
Geekbench 6
Single Core
Score
434
Geekbench 6
Multi Core
Score
1044
Geekbench 5
Single Core
Score
529
Geekbench 5
Multi Core
Score
1461
Passmark CPU
Single Core
Score
1490
Passmark CPU
Multi Core
Score
2855
Compared to Other CPU
Geekbench 6 Single Core
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Passmark CPU Single Core
Passmark CPU Multi Core