6th Gen AMD PRO A12-8870E APU vs A6-5200 with Radeon HD 8400: comparison

Comparison of 6th Gen AMD PRO A12-8870E APU and A6-5200 with Radeon HD 8400: key differences and a full specification table.

Key differences

6th Gen AMD PRO A12-8870E APU has a higher base clock (2.9 GHz vs 2 GHz), more memory channels (2 vs 1) and a higher maximum integrated graphics clock (900 MHz vs 600 MHz).

At the same time, A6-5200 with Radeon HD 8400 has a lower TDP (25 W vs 35 W).

Both processors match on: core count (4), process node (28 nm).

These are specification values: they show differences between the models but do not determine a performance winner. For a specific workload, rely on independent benchmarks.

Key specifications

Parameter6th Gen AMD PRO A12-8870E APUA6-5200 with Radeon HD 8400
Cores / threads 4 4 / 4
Max boost clock 3.8 GHz —
TDP 35 W 25 W
Process 28 nm 28 nm
Integrated graphics R7 AMD Radeon HD 8400

Full specification table

Differing values are highlighted. This is not a better/worse rating: numbers from different architectures are not always comparable.

Parameter 6th Gen AMD PRO A12-8870E APU A6-5200 with Radeon HD 8400
General
Codename Carrizo Kabini
Segment Desktop Desktop
Product line AMD PRO A-Series A12 APU for Desktops AMD A6-Series APU for Desktops
Product family AMD PRO A-Series Processors AMD A-Series Processors
Process 28 nm 28 nm
Unlocked for overclocking No No
Operating system support Windows 10 - 64-Bit Edition, Windows 7 - 64-Bit Edition, RHEL x86 64-Bit, Ubuntu x86 64-Bit —
CPU
Cores 4 4
Threads — 4
Base clock 2.9 GHz 2 GHz
Max boost clock 3.8 GHz —
L1 cache — 256 KB
L2 cache 2 MB 2 MB
TDP 35 W 25 W
Memory
Memory types DDR4 DDR3
Memory channels 2 1
Max memory speed 2.4 GHz 1.6 GHz
Graphics
Integrated graphics R7 AMD Radeon HD 8400
Has integrated graphics Yes Yes
Graphics max frequency 900 MHz 600 MHz
Graphics units 8 —
I/O and interfaces
PCI Express revision 3 —
Package and thermal
Sockets supported AM4 FT3
TJUNCTION — 90 °C
Security and virtualization
Supported technologies Virtualization, AMD FreeSync Technology, DirectX 12 Technology, AES, AVX, Catalyst Software, FMA4, AMD Frame Rate Target Control, The Vulkan API, Switchable Graphics Virtualization, AES, Catalyst Software, Switchable Graphics, The Vulkan API, AMD Elite Experiences, AMD Enduro Technology, IOMMU v2.0, Per Core Power Gating (CC6), AMD PowerNow!, Unified Video Decoder (UVD), Video Code Engine (VCE), Enhanced Virus Protection, AMD App Acceleration, AMD HD3D Technology, DirectX 11, FMA4, AVX
Identifiers
Product ID (OEM) AD887BAHM44AB AM5200IAJ44HMD

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