7th Gen AMD PRO A6-9500B APU vs 6th Gen AMD PRO A6-8500B APU: comparison

Comparison of 7th Gen AMD PRO A6-9500B APU and 6th Gen AMD PRO A6-8500B APU: key differences and a full specification table.

Key differences

7th Gen AMD PRO A6-9500B APU has a higher base clock (2.3 GHz vs 1.6 GHz) and a higher maximum clock (3.2 GHz vs 3 GHz).

Both processors match on: core count (2), TDP (15 W), process node (28 nm), memory channels (2), maximum integrated graphics clock (800 MHz).

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

Parameter7th Gen AMD PRO A6-9500B APU6th Gen AMD PRO A6-8500B APU
Cores / threads 2 2 / 4
Max boost clock 3.2 GHz 3 GHz
TDP 15 W 15 W
Process 28 nm 28 nm
Integrated graphics R5 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 7th Gen AMD PRO A6-9500B APU 6th Gen AMD PRO A6-8500B APU
General
Codename Bristol Ridge Carrizo
Segment Mobile Mobile
Product line AMD PRO A-Series A6 APU for Laptops AMD PRO A-Series A6 APU for Laptops
Product family AMD PRO A-Series Processors AMD PRO A-Series Processors
Process 28 nm 28 nm
Launch date 10/24/2016 —
Unlocked for overclocking No No
Operating system support Windows 10 - 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 2 2
Threads — 4
Base clock 2.3 GHz 1.6 GHz
Max boost clock 3.2 GHz 3 GHz
L2 cache 1 MB 1 MB
TDP 15 W 15 W
Configurable TDP 12 W —
Memory
Memory types DDR4 DDR3, DDR3L
Memory channels 2 2
Max memory speed 1.866 GHz 1.6 GHz
Graphics
Integrated graphics R5 AMD Radeon R5 Graphics
Has integrated graphics Yes Yes
Graphics max frequency 800 MHz 800 MHz
Graphics units 4 4
Package and thermal
Sockets supported FP4 FP4
TJUNCTION 90 °C —
Security and virtualization
Supported technologies Virtualization, AMD FreeSync Technology, DirectX 12 Technology, AES, AVX, Catalyst Software, AMD Enduro Technology, FMA4, AMD Frame Rate Target Control, AMD PowerTune Technology, AMD Secure Technology, AMD TrueAudio Technology, Unified Video Decoder (UVD), Video Code Engine (VCE), The Vulkan API, Switchable Graphics, IOMMU v2.0, Out of Band Manageability, Per Core Power Gating (CC6), AMD PowerNow!, RAID Support, System Image Stability, Enhanced Virus Protection 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 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
Identifiers
Product ID (OEM) AM950BADY23AB —

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