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AMD A10-6800B with Radeon HD 8670D vs AMD A10-8700P with Radeon R6 Graphics: Comparison
What is the difference between A10-6800B with Radeon HD 8670D and A10-8700P with Radeon R6 Graphics?
They are built to different briefs, and p-core boost clock shows it, A10-6800B with Radeon HD 8670D 4.4 GHz against A10-8700P with Radeon R6 Graphics Up to 3.2 GHz. Add l2 cache to that, 4 MB on the A10-6800B with Radeon HD 8670D versus 2 MB on the A10-8700P with Radeon R6 Graphics, and the pattern holds. Release year is not the same on both, 2013 on the A10-6800B with Radeon HD 8670D versus 2015 on the A10-8700P with Radeon R6 Graphics. They differ on igpu too, AMD Radeon HD 8670D on the A10-6800B with Radeon HD 8670D versus AMD Radeon R6 Graphics on the A10-8700P with Radeon R6 Graphics. There is a split on market segment as well, Desktop on the A10-6800B with Radeon HD 8670D versus Laptop on the A10-8700P with Radeon R6 Graphics.
Who each one is for
The A10-6800B with Radeon HD 8670D is the one to take for A-Series platform upgrades or repairs and budget legacy builds, though it is not the pick for modern gaming or productivity workloads and new builds. The A10-8700P with Radeon R6 Graphics suits 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.
Where the two are identical
Where they agree, they agree completely, total cores, performance cores, efficiency cores, total threads and integrated graphics included, so the decision does not turn on any of those. They match on 3 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the A10-6800B with Radeon HD 8670D and A10-8700P with Radeon R6 Graphics differ on p-core base clock?
Yes. P-Core Base Clock reads 4.1 GHz on the A10-6800B with Radeon HD 8670D versus 1.8 GHz on the A10-8700P with Radeon R6 Graphics.
Is the SMT Enabled the same on the A10-6800B with Radeon HD 8670D and A10-8700P with Radeon R6 Graphics?
It is. Both are listed at No, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Form Factor
- AMD A10-6800B with Radeon HD 8670D
- Desktop
- AMD A10-8700P with Radeon R6 Graphics
- Laptop
Codename
- AMD A10-6800B with Radeon HD 8670D
- Richland
- AMD A10-8700P with Radeon R6 Graphics
- Carrizo
Release Year
- AMD A10-6800B with Radeon HD 8670D
- 2013
- AMD A10-8700P with Radeon R6 Graphics
- 2015
TDP
- AMD A10-6800B with Radeon HD 8670D
- 45 W
- AMD A10-8700P with Radeon R6 Graphics
- 15 W
iGPU
- AMD A10-6800B with Radeon HD 8670D
- AMD Radeon HD 8670D
- AMD A10-8700P with Radeon R6 Graphics
- AMD Radeon R6 Graphics (6 cores, up to 800 MHz)
Market Segment
- AMD A10-6800B with Radeon HD 8670D
- Desktop
- AMD A10-8700P with Radeon R6 Graphics
- Laptop
Socket
- AMD A10-6800B with Radeon HD 8670D
- FM2
- AMD A10-8700P with Radeon R6 Graphics
- FP4
Process Node
- AMD A10-6800B with Radeon HD 8670D
- 32nm SOI
- AMD A10-8700P with Radeon R6 Graphics
- 28 nm
Total Cores
- AMD A10-6800B with Radeon HD 8670D
- 4
- AMD A10-8700P with Radeon R6 Graphics
- 4
Performance Cores
- AMD A10-6800B with Radeon HD 8670D
- 4
- AMD A10-8700P with Radeon R6 Graphics
- 4
Efficiency Cores
- AMD A10-6800B with Radeon HD 8670D
- 0
- AMD A10-8700P with Radeon R6 Graphics
- 0
Total Threads
- AMD A10-6800B with Radeon HD 8670D
- 4
- AMD A10-8700P with Radeon R6 Graphics
- 4
SMT Enabled
- AMD A10-6800B with Radeon HD 8670D
- No
- AMD A10-8700P with Radeon R6 Graphics
- No
P-Core Base Clock
- AMD A10-6800B with Radeon HD 8670D
- 4.1 GHz
- AMD A10-8700P with Radeon R6 Graphics
- 1.8 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- AMD A10-6800B with Radeon HD 8670D
- 4.4 GHz
- AMD A10-8700P with Radeon R6 Graphics
- Up to 3.2 GHz
Unlocked Multiplier
- AMD A10-6800B with Radeon HD 8670D
- No
- AMD A10-8700P with Radeon R6 Graphics
- No
L2 Cache
- AMD A10-6800B with Radeon HD 8670D
- 4 MBBest
- AMD A10-8700P with Radeon R6 Graphics
- 2 MB-50%
Base Power
- AMD A10-6800B with Radeon HD 8670D
- 45 W
- AMD A10-8700P with Radeon R6 Graphics
- 15 W
Memory Type
- AMD A10-6800B with Radeon HD 8670D
- DDR3, 2-Channel, Up to 2133 MT/s
- AMD A10-8700P with Radeon R6 Graphics
- DDR3, 2-Channel, Up to 2133 MT/s
Integrated Graphics
- AMD A10-6800B with Radeon HD 8670D
- Yes
- AMD A10-8700P with Radeon R6 Graphics
- Yes
Which one should you pick?
Choose 8670D if you want the higher L2 cache (4 MB vs 2 MB).
Choose Graphics if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.