PRO A6-8550B vs A10 PRO-7800B

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Aggregate performance score

A10 PRO-7800B
2014
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
2.08
+76.3%
PRO A6-8550B
2015
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
1.18

A10 PRO-7800B outperforms PRO A6-8550B by an impressive 76% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A10 PRO-7800B and PRO A6-8550B processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking18832347
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency3.031.72
Architecture codenameKaveri (2014−2015)Godaveri (2014−2016)
Release date31 July 2014 (10 years ago)29 September 2015 (9 years ago)

Detailed specifications

A10 PRO-7800B and PRO A6-8550B 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 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz4 GHz
L1 cache256 KBno data
L2 cache4096 KB1024 KB
Chip lithography28 nm28 nm
Die size245 mm2245 mm2
Maximum core temperature71 °C71 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)74 °C72 °C
Number of transistors2,411 million2,411 million
64 bit support++

Compatibility

Information on A10 PRO-7800B and PRO A6-8550B 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 A10 PRO-7800B and PRO A6-8550B. 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 A10 PRO-7800B and PRO A6-8550B are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
IOMMU 2.0++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A10 PRO-7800B and PRO A6-8550B. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-2133DDR3-2133
Max memory channels22

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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AMD Radeon R7 GraphicsAMD Radeon R5 Graphics
iGPU core count84
Number of pipelines512256
Enduro-+
Switchable graphics-+
UVD++
VCE++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of A10 PRO-7800B and PRO A6-8550B integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort++
HDMI++

Graphics API support

APIs supported by A10 PRO-7800B and PRO A6-8550B integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXDirectX® 12DirectX® 12
Vulkan-+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A10 PRO-7800B and PRO A6-8550B.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes1616

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 PRO-7800B 2.08
+76.3%
PRO A6-8550B 1.18

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 PRO-7800B 3302
+75.5%
PRO A6-8550B 1882

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.08 1.18
Recency 31 July 2014 29 September 2015
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 4 2

A10 PRO-7800B has a 76.3% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

PRO A6-8550B, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year.

The A10 PRO-7800B is our recommended choice as it beats the PRO A6-8550B in performance tests.


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