PRO A4-8350B vs PRO A8-8650B

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Aggregate performance score

PRO A8-8650B
2015
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
2.02
+94.2%
PRO A4-8350B
2015
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
1.04

PRO A8-8650B outperforms PRO A4-8350B by an impressive 94% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing PRO A8-8650B and PRO A4-8350B processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking19142434
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency2.941.51
Architecture codenameGodaveri (2014−2016)Kaveri (2014−2015)
Release date29 September 2015 (9 years ago)29 September 2015 (9 years ago)

Detailed specifications

PRO A8-8650B and PRO A4-8350B 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 speed3.2 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz3.9 GHz
L2 cache4096 KB1024 KB
Chip lithography28 nm28 nm
Die size245 mm2245 mm2
Maximum core temperature71 °C71 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
Number of transistors2,411 million2,411 million
64 bit support++

Compatibility

Information on PRO A8-8650B and PRO A4-8350B 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 A8-8650B and PRO A4-8350B. 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 A8-8650B and PRO A4-8350B are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
IOMMU 2.0++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by PRO A8-8650B and PRO A4-8350B. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-2133DDR3-1866
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 count64
Number of pipelines384256
Enduro++
Switchable graphics++
UVD++
VCE++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of PRO A8-8650B and PRO A4-8350B integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort++
HDMI++

Graphics API support

APIs supported by PRO A8-8650B and PRO A4-8350B integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXDirectX® 12DirectX® 12
Vulkan++

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by PRO A8-8650B and PRO A4-8350B.

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.

PRO A8-8650B 2.02
+94.2%
PRO A4-8350B 1.04

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 A8-8650B 3208
+94.3%
PRO A4-8350B 1651

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.02 1.04
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 4 2

PRO A8-8650B has a 94.2% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

The PRO A8-8650B is our recommended choice as it beats the PRO A4-8350B in performance tests.


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