6th Gen AMD PRO A8-8650B APU vs 6th Gen AMD PRO A6-8550B APU: comparison

Comparison of 6th Gen AMD PRO A8-8650B APU and 6th Gen AMD PRO A6-8550B APU: key differences and a full specification table.

Key differences

6th Gen AMD PRO A8-8650B APU has more cores (4 vs 2) and more threads (4 vs 2).

At the same time, 6th Gen AMD PRO A6-8550B APU has a higher base clock (3.7 GHz vs 3.2 GHz), a higher maximum clock (4 GHz vs 3.9 GHz) and a higher maximum integrated graphics clock (800 MHz vs 757 MHz).

Both processors match on: TDP (65 W), process node (28 nm), memory channels (2).

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 A8-8650B APU6th Gen AMD PRO A6-8550B APU
Cores / threads 4 / 4 2 / 2
Max boost clock 3.9 GHz 4 GHz
TDP 65 W 65 W
Process 28 nm 28 nm
Integrated graphics AMD Radeon R7 Graphics AMD Radeon R5 Graphics

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 A8-8650B APU 6th Gen AMD PRO A6-8550B APU
General
Codename Godavari Godavari
Segment Desktop Desktop
Product line AMD PRO A-Series A8 APU for Desktops AMD PRO A-Series A6 APU for Desktops
Product family AMD PRO A-Series Processors AMD PRO 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 Windows 10 - 64-Bit Edition, Windows 7 - 64-Bit Edition, RHEL x86 64-Bit, Ubuntu x86 64-Bit
CPU
Cores 4 2
Threads 4 2
Base clock 3.2 GHz 3.7 GHz
Max boost clock 3.9 GHz 4 GHz
L2 cache 4 MB 1 MB
TDP 65 W 65 W
Configurable TDP 45 W 45 W
Memory
Memory types DDR3 DDR3
Memory channels 2 2
Max memory speed 2.133 GHz 2.133 GHz
Graphics
Integrated graphics AMD Radeon R7 Graphics AMD Radeon R5 Graphics
Has integrated graphics Yes Yes
Graphics max frequency 757 MHz 800 MHz
Graphics units 6 4
Package and thermal
Sockets supported FM2+ FM2+
TJUNCTION 71.3 °C 71.3 °C
Security and virtualization
Supported technologies Virtualization, AMD FreeSync Technology, DirectX 12 Technology, AES, AMD App Acceleration, AVX, Catalyst Software, AMD Enduro Technology, FMA4, AMD Frame Rate Target Control, Heterogeneous System Architecture (HSA), AMD PowerTune Technology, AMD Radeon Dual Graphics, AMD TrueAudio Technology, Unified Video Decoder (UVD), Video Code Engine (VCE), The Vulkan API, Switchable Graphics, AMD Elite Experiences, IOMMU v2.0, Out of Band Manageability, Per Core Power Gating (CC6), AMD PowerNow!, RAID Support, System Image Stability, Enhanced Virus Protection, AMD HD3D Technology, AMD Mantle API Virtualization, AMD FreeSync Technology, DirectX 12 Technology, AES, AMD App Acceleration, AVX, Catalyst Software, AMD Enduro Technology, FMA4, AMD Frame Rate Target Control, Heterogeneous System Architecture (HSA), AMD PowerTune Technology, AMD Radeon Dual Graphics, AMD TrueAudio Technology, Unified Video Decoder (UVD), Video Code Engine (VCE), The Vulkan API, Switchable Graphics, AMD Elite Experiences, IOMMU v2.0, Out of Band Manageability, Per Core Power Gating (CC6), AMD PowerNow!, RAID Support, System Image Stability, Enhanced Virus Protection, AMD Mantle API
Identifiers
Product ID (OEM) AD865BYBI44JC AD855BYBI23JC

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