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AMD 7th Gen AMD PRO A12-9800B APU vs AMD A4-6210 with Radeon R3 Graphics: Comparison
7th Gen AMD PRO A12-9800B APU vs A4-6210 with Radeon R3 Graphics p-core base clock compared
They are built to different briefs, and p-core base clock shows it, 7th Gen AMD PRO A12-9800B APU 2.7 GHz against A4-6210 with Radeon R3 Graphics 1.8 GHz. Add memory channels to that, 2 on the 7th Gen AMD PRO A12-9800B APU versus 1 on the A4-6210 with Radeon R3 Graphics, and the pattern holds. There is a split on socket as well, FP4 on the 7th Gen AMD PRO A12-9800B APU versus FT3b on the A4-6210 with Radeon R3 Graphics. Igpu is not the same on both, Radeon R7 on the 7th Gen AMD PRO A12-9800B APU versus AMD Radeon R3 on the A4-6210 with Radeon R3 Graphics. Memory type is closer, DDR4, 2-Channel, Up to 1866 MT/s on the 7th Gen AMD PRO A12-9800B APU versus DDR3L, 1-Channel, Up to 1599 MT/s on the A4-6210 with Radeon R3 Graphics. Igpu model is not the same on both, AMD Radeon R7 Graphics on the 7th Gen AMD PRO A12-9800B APU versus AMD Radeon R3 Graphics on the A4-6210 with Radeon R3 Graphics. Retail availability is not the same on both, Tray OEM on the 7th Gen AMD PRO A12-9800B APU versus Soldered Only on the A4-6210 with Radeon R3 Graphics.
Who each one is for
The 7th Gen AMD PRO A12-9800B APU suits PRO A-Series platform upgrades or repairs and budget legacy builds, though it is the wrong buy for modern gaming or productivity workloads and new builds. Buy the A4-6210 with Radeon R3 Graphics for A-Series platform upgrades or repairs and budget legacy builds, though it is not built for modern gaming or productivity workloads and new builds.
Where the two are identical
The common ground is wider than the gap: total cores, performance cores, efficiency cores, total threads and tdp are identical here. They match on 9 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Integrated Graphics the same on the 7th Gen AMD PRO A12-9800B APU and A4-6210 with Radeon R3 Graphics?
It is. Both are listed at Yes, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- AMD 7th Gen AMD PRO A12-9800B APU
- AMD
- AMD A4-6210 with Radeon R3 Graphics
- AMD
Product Line
- AMD 7th Gen AMD PRO A12-9800B APU
- Other
- AMD A4-6210 with Radeon R3 Graphics
- Other
Form Factor
- AMD 7th Gen AMD PRO A12-9800B APU
- Laptop
- AMD A4-6210 with Radeon R3 Graphics
- Laptop
Codename
- AMD 7th Gen AMD PRO A12-9800B APU
- Bristol Ridge
- AMD A4-6210 with Radeon R3 Graphics
- Beema
TDP
- AMD 7th Gen AMD PRO A12-9800B APU
- 15 W
- AMD A4-6210 with Radeon R3 Graphics
- 15 W
iGPU
- AMD 7th Gen AMD PRO A12-9800B APU
- Radeon R7
- AMD A4-6210 with Radeon R3 Graphics
- AMD Radeon R3
Market Segment
- AMD 7th Gen AMD PRO A12-9800B APU
- Laptop
- AMD A4-6210 with Radeon R3 Graphics
- Laptop
Socket
- AMD 7th Gen AMD PRO A12-9800B APU
- FP4
- AMD A4-6210 with Radeon R3 Graphics
- FT3b
Socket Status
- AMD 7th Gen AMD PRO A12-9800B APU
- End of Life
- AMD A4-6210 with Radeon R3 Graphics
- End of Life
Process Node
- AMD 7th Gen AMD PRO A12-9800B APU
- 28nm
- AMD A4-6210 with Radeon R3 Graphics
- 28nm
Total Cores
- AMD 7th Gen AMD PRO A12-9800B APU
- 4
- AMD A4-6210 with Radeon R3 Graphics
- 4
Performance Cores
- AMD 7th Gen AMD PRO A12-9800B APU
- 4
- AMD A4-6210 with Radeon R3 Graphics
- 4
Efficiency Cores
- AMD 7th Gen AMD PRO A12-9800B APU
- 0
- AMD A4-6210 with Radeon R3 Graphics
- 0
Total Threads
- AMD 7th Gen AMD PRO A12-9800B APU
- 4
- AMD A4-6210 with Radeon R3 Graphics
- 4
SMT Enabled
- AMD 7th Gen AMD PRO A12-9800B APU
- No
- AMD A4-6210 with Radeon R3 Graphics
- No
P-Core Base Clock
- AMD 7th Gen AMD PRO A12-9800B APU
- 2.7 GHz
- AMD A4-6210 with Radeon R3 Graphics
- 1.8 GHz
Unlocked Multiplier
- AMD 7th Gen AMD PRO A12-9800B APU
- No
- AMD A4-6210 with Radeon R3 Graphics
- No
L2 Cache
- AMD 7th Gen AMD PRO A12-9800B APU
- 2 MB
- AMD A4-6210 with Radeon R3 Graphics
- 2 MB
Base Power
- AMD 7th Gen AMD PRO A12-9800B APU
- 15 W
- AMD A4-6210 with Radeon R3 Graphics
- 15 W
Memory Type
- AMD 7th Gen AMD PRO A12-9800B APU
- DDR4, 2-Channel, Up to 1866 MT/sBest
- AMD A4-6210 with Radeon R3 Graphics
- DDR3L, 1-Channel, Up to 1599 MT/s
Memory Channels
- AMD 7th Gen AMD PRO A12-9800B APU
- 2Best
- AMD A4-6210 with Radeon R3 Graphics
- 1-50%
Integrated Graphics
- AMD 7th Gen AMD PRO A12-9800B APU
- Yes
- AMD A4-6210 with Radeon R3 Graphics
- Yes
iGPU Model
- AMD 7th Gen AMD PRO A12-9800B APU
- AMD Radeon R7 Graphics
- AMD A4-6210 with Radeon R3 Graphics
- AMD Radeon R3 Graphics
Retail Availability
- AMD 7th Gen AMD PRO A12-9800B APU
- Tray OEM
- AMD A4-6210 with Radeon R3 Graphics
- Soldered Only
Which one should you pick?
Choose AMD 7th Gen AMD PRO A12-9800B APU if you want the higher L2 cache (2 MB vs 2 MB) and the higher memory channels (2 vs 1).
Choose AMD A4-6210 with Radeon R3 Graphics if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.