A8-6500T vs FX-9830P

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Aggregate performance score

FX-9830P
2016
4 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
2.18
+73%

FX-9830P outperforms A8-6500T by an impressive 73% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-9830P and A8-6500T processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking18672320
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Bristol Ridgeno data
Power efficiency5.682.55
Architecture codenameBristol Ridge (2016−2019)Richland (2013−2014)
Release date31 May 2016 (8 years ago)16 September 2013 (11 years ago)

Detailed specifications

FX-9830P and A8-6500T 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads44
Base clock speed3 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz3.1 GHz
L1 cache320 KB192 KB
L2 cache1 MB (per module)4096 KB
Chip lithography28 nm32 nm
Die size250 mm2246 mm2
Maximum core temperature90 °C71 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data71 °C
Number of transistors3,100 million1,303 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on FX-9830P and A8-6500T 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
SocketFP4FM2
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-9830P and A8-6500T. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA++
AVX++
PowerNow-+
PowerGating-+
VirusProtect-+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-9830P and A8-6500T are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
IOMMU 2.0-+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-9830P and A8-6500T. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4DDR3-1866
Max memory channelsno data2

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon R7 (Bristol Ridge)AMD Radeon™ HD 8550D
Number of pipelinesno data256
Enduro-+
Switchable graphics-+
UVD-+
VCE-+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of FX-9830P and A8-6500T integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+

Graphics API support

APIs supported by FX-9830P and A8-6500T integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno dataDirectX® 11

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-9830P and A8-6500T.

PCIe version3.02.0
PCI Express lanes8no 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.

FX-9830P 2.18
+73%
A8-6500T 1.26

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.

FX-9830P 3332
+72.7%
A8-6500T 1929

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.18 1.26
Recency 31 May 2016 16 September 2013
Chip lithography 28 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 45 Watt

FX-9830P has a 73% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, a 14.3% more advanced lithography process, and 28.6% lower power consumption.

The FX-9830P is our recommended choice as it beats the A8-6500T in performance tests.

Be aware that FX-9830P is a notebook processor while A8-6500T is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between FX-9830P and A8-6500T, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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