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AMD A10-7800 with Radeon R7 Series vs AMD A6-5200 with Radeon HD 8400: Comparison
What is the difference between A10-7800 with Radeon R7 Series and A6-5200 with Radeon HD 8400?
P-core base clock is the dividing line, A10-7800 with Radeon R7 Series 3.5 GHz against A6-5200 with Radeon HD 8400 2.0 GHz. Add l2 cache to that, 4 MB on the A10-7800 with Radeon R7 Series versus 2 MB on the A6-5200 with Radeon HD 8400, and the pattern holds. There is a split on igpu as well, AMD Radeon R7 Graphics on the A10-7800 with Radeon R7 Series versus AMD Radeon HD 8400 on the A6-5200 with Radeon HD 8400. There is a split on base power as well, 45/65W on the A10-7800 with Radeon R7 Series versus 25 W on the A6-5200 with Radeon HD 8400. Memory type is not the same on both, DDR3, 2-Channel, Up to 2133 MT/s on the A10-7800 with Radeon R7 Series versus DDR3, 1-Channel, Up to 1600 MT/s on the A6-5200 with Radeon HD 8400.
Who each one is for
The A10-7800 with Radeon R7 Series is the one to take 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. The A6-5200 with Radeon HD 8400 suits 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.
Where the two are identical
Everything else lines up. Total cores, performance cores, efficiency cores, total threads and integrated graphics read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 3 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the A10-7800 with Radeon R7 Series and A6-5200 with Radeon HD 8400 differ on socket?
Yes. Socket reads FM2+ on the A10-7800 with Radeon R7 Series versus FT3 on the A6-5200 with Radeon HD 8400.
Is the Market Segment the same on the A10-7800 with Radeon R7 Series and A6-5200 with Radeon HD 8400?
It is. Both are listed at Desktop, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Form Factor
- AMD A10-7800 with Radeon R7 Series
- Desktops
- AMD A6-5200 with Radeon HD 8400
- Desktop
Codename
- AMD A10-7800 with Radeon R7 Series
- Kaveri
- AMD A6-5200 with Radeon HD 8400
- Kabini
Release Year
- AMD A10-7800 with Radeon R7 Series
- 2014
- AMD A6-5200 with Radeon HD 8400
- 2013
iGPU
- AMD A10-7800 with Radeon R7 Series
- AMD Radeon R7 Graphics (8 cores, up to 720 MHz)
- AMD A6-5200 with Radeon HD 8400
- AMD Radeon HD 8400
Market Segment
- AMD A10-7800 with Radeon R7 Series
- Desktop
- AMD A6-5200 with Radeon HD 8400
- Desktop
Socket
- AMD A10-7800 with Radeon R7 Series
- FM2+
- AMD A6-5200 with Radeon HD 8400
- FT3
Process Node
- AMD A10-7800 with Radeon R7 Series
- 28 nm
- AMD A6-5200 with Radeon HD 8400
- 28nm
Total Cores
- AMD A10-7800 with Radeon R7 Series
- 4
- AMD A6-5200 with Radeon HD 8400
- 4
Performance Cores
- AMD A10-7800 with Radeon R7 Series
- 4
- AMD A6-5200 with Radeon HD 8400
- 4
Efficiency Cores
- AMD A10-7800 with Radeon R7 Series
- 0
- AMD A6-5200 with Radeon HD 8400
- 0
Total Threads
- AMD A10-7800 with Radeon R7 Series
- 4
- AMD A6-5200 with Radeon HD 8400
- 4
SMT Enabled
- AMD A10-7800 with Radeon R7 Series
- No
- AMD A6-5200 with Radeon HD 8400
- No
P-Core Base Clock
- AMD A10-7800 with Radeon R7 Series
- 3.5 GHz
- AMD A6-5200 with Radeon HD 8400
- 2.0 GHz
Unlocked Multiplier
- AMD A10-7800 with Radeon R7 Series
- No
- AMD A6-5200 with Radeon HD 8400
- No
L2 Cache
- AMD A10-7800 with Radeon R7 Series
- 4 MBBest
- AMD A6-5200 with Radeon HD 8400
- 2 MB-50%
Base Power
- AMD A10-7800 with Radeon R7 Series
- 45/65W
- AMD A6-5200 with Radeon HD 8400
- 25 W
Memory Type
- AMD A10-7800 with Radeon R7 Series
- DDR3, 2-Channel, Up to 2133 MT/s
- AMD A6-5200 with Radeon HD 8400
- DDR3, 1-Channel, Up to 1600 MT/s
Integrated Graphics
- AMD A10-7800 with Radeon R7 Series
- Yes
- AMD A6-5200 with Radeon HD 8400
- Yes
Which one should you pick?
Choose Series if you want the higher L2 cache (4 MB vs 2 MB).
Choose 8400 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.