A6-8500P with Radeon R5 Graphics vs FX-8800P with Radeon R7 Graphics: comparison

Comparison of A6-8500P with Radeon R5 Graphics and FX-8800P with Radeon R7 Graphics: key differences and a full specification table.

Key differences

FX-8800P with Radeon R7 Graphics has more cores (4 vs 2), more threads (4 vs 2), a higher base clock (2.1 GHz vs 1.6 GHz) and a higher maximum clock (3.4 GHz vs 3 GHz).

Both processors match on: 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

ParameterA6-8500P with Radeon R5 GraphicsFX-8800P with Radeon R7 Graphics
Cores / threads 2 / 2 4 / 4
Max boost clock 3 GHz 3.4 GHz
Process 28 nm 28 nm
Integrated graphics AMD Radeon R5 Graphics AMD Radeon R7 Graphics

Full specification table

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

Parameter A6-8500P with Radeon R5 Graphics FX-8800P with Radeon R7 Graphics
General
Codename Carrizo Carrizo
Segment All-in-One All-in-One
Product line AMD A6-Series APU for AIOs AMD FX-Series Processors for AIOs
Product family AMD A-Series Processors AMD FX-Series Processors
Process 28 nm 28 nm
Unlocked for overclocking No No
CPU
Cores 2 4
Threads 2 4
Base clock 1.6 GHz 2.1 GHz
Max boost clock 3 GHz 3.4 GHz
L2 cache 1 MB 2 MB
Memory
Memory types — DDR3
Memory channels 2 2
Max memory speed — 2.133 GHz
Graphics
Integrated graphics AMD Radeon R5 Graphics AMD Radeon R7 Graphics
Has integrated graphics Yes Yes
Graphics max frequency 800 MHz 800 MHz
Graphics units 4 8
Package and thermal
Sockets supported FP4 FP4
TJUNCTION 90 °C 90 °C
Security and virtualization
Supported technologies Virtualization, AES, Catalyst Software, AMD FreeSync Technology, AMD Frame Rate Target Control, Switchable Graphics, The Vulkan API, AMD Elite Experiences, AMD Enduro Technology, IOMMU v2.0, Out of Band Manageability, Per Core Power Gating (CC6), AMD PowerNow!, System Image Stability, AMD TrueAudio Technology, Unified Video Decoder (UVD), Video Code Engine (VCE), Enhanced Virus Protection, AMD App Acceleration, AMD HD3D Technology, Heterogeneous System Architecture (HSA), AMD Mantle API, DirectX 12 Technology, FMA4, AVX Virtualization, AES, Catalyst Software, AMD FreeSync Technology, AMD Frame Rate Target Control, Switchable Graphics, The Vulkan API, AMD Elite Experiences, AMD Enduro Technology, IOMMU v2.0, Out of Band Manageability, Per Core Power Gating (CC6), AMD PowerNow!, System Image Stability, AMD TrueAudio Technology, Unified Video Decoder (UVD), Video Code Engine (VCE), Enhanced Virus Protection, AMD App Acceleration, AMD HD3D Technology, Heterogeneous System Architecture (HSA), AMD Mantle API, DirectX 12 Technology, FMA4, AVX
Identifiers
Product ID (OEM) AM850PAAY23KAD FM880PAAY43KAD

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