A8-6500T with Radeon HD 8550D vs 255e: comparison
Comparison of A8-6500T with Radeon HD 8550D and 255e: key differences and a full specification table.
Key differences
A8-6500T with Radeon HD 8550D has more cores (4 vs 2) and more threads (4 vs 2).
At the same time, 255e has a higher base clock (3.1 GHz vs 2.1 GHz).
Both processors match on: TDP (45 W).
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
| Parameter | A8-6500T with Radeon HD 8550D | 255e |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / threads | 4 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Max boost clock | 3.1 GHz | — |
| TDP | 45 W | 45 W |
| Process | 32 nm | — |
| Integrated graphics | AMD Radeon HD 8550D | — |
Full specification table
Differing values are highlighted. This is not a better/worse rating: numbers from different architectures are not always comparable.
| Parameter | A8-6500T with Radeon HD 8550D | 255e |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Codename | Richland | Athlon Legacy |
| Segment | Boxed Processor | Boxed Processor |
| Product line | AMD A8-Series APU for Desktops | AMD Athlon II X2 |
| Product family | AMD A-Series Processors | AMD Athlon Processors |
| Process | 32 nm | — |
| Unlocked for overclocking | No | No |
| CPU | ||
| Cores | 4 | 2 |
| Threads | 4 | 2 |
| Base clock | 2.1 GHz | 3.1 GHz |
| Max boost clock | 3.1 GHz | — |
| L1 cache | 192 KB | 256 KB |
| L2 cache | 4 MB | 2 MB |
| TDP | 45 W | 45 W |
| Memory | ||
| Memory types | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Memory channels | 2 | — |
| Max memory speed | 1.866 GHz | — |
| Graphics | ||
| Integrated graphics | AMD Radeon HD 8550D | — |
| Has integrated graphics | Yes | No |
| Graphics max frequency | 720 MHz | — |
| Package and thermal | ||
| Sockets supported | FM2 | AM3 |
| TJUNCTION | 71.3 °C | 72 °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 | — |
| Identifiers | ||
| Product ID (OEM) | AD650TYHA44HL | AD255EHDK23GM |
| Product ID (Box) | AD650TYHHLBOX | AD255EHDGMBOX |