A6-6400K with Radeon HD 8470D vs A4-6300 with Radeon HD 8370D: comparison

Comparison of A6-6400K with Radeon HD 8470D and A4-6300 with Radeon HD 8370D: key differences and a full specification table.

Key differences

A6-6400K with Radeon HD 8470D has a higher base clock (3.9 GHz vs 3.7 GHz), a higher maximum clock (4.1 GHz vs 3.9 GHz) and a higher maximum integrated graphics clock (800 MHz vs 760 MHz).

Both processors match on: core count (2), thread count (2), TDP (65 W), process node (32 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

ParameterA6-6400K with Radeon HD 8470DA4-6300 with Radeon HD 8370D
Cores / threads 2 / 2 2 / 2
Max boost clock 4.1 GHz 3.9 GHz
TDP 65 W 65 W
Process 32 nm 32 nm
Integrated graphics AMD Radeon HD 8470D AMD Radeon HD 8370D

Full specification table

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

Parameter A6-6400K with Radeon HD 8470D A4-6300 with Radeon HD 8370D
General
Codename Richland Richland
Segment Boxed Processor Boxed Processor
Product line AMD A6-Series APU for Desktops AMD A4-Series APU for Desktops
Product family AMD A-Series Processors AMD A-Series Processors
Process 32 nm 32 nm
Unlocked for overclocking Yes No
CPU
Cores 2 2
Threads 2 2
Base clock 3.9 GHz 3.7 GHz
Max boost clock 4.1 GHz 3.9 GHz
L1 cache 96 KB 96 KB
L2 cache 1 MB 1 MB
TDP 65 W 65 W
Memory
Memory types DDR3 DDR3
Memory channels 2 2
Max memory speed 1.866 GHz 1.6 GHz
Graphics
Integrated graphics AMD Radeon HD 8470D AMD Radeon HD 8370D
Has integrated graphics Yes Yes
Graphics max frequency 800 MHz 760 MHz
Package and thermal
Sockets supported FM2 FM2
TJUNCTION 70 °C 70 °C
Security and virtualization
Supported technologies Virtualization, AES, Catalyst Software, Switchable Graphics, 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 Virtualization, AES, Catalyst Software, Switchable Graphics, 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) AD640KOKA23HL AD6300OKA23HL
Product ID (Box) AD640KOKHLBOX AD6300OKHLBOX

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