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AMD A4-5000 with Radeon HD 8330 vs AMD A6-7000 with Radeon R4 Graphics: Comparison

A4-5000 with Radeon HD 8330 vs A6-7000 with Radeon R4 Graphics: the total cores difference

These two are close on paper, and total cores is the only measure that separates them at all: A4-5000 with Radeon HD 8330 4 against A6-7000 with Radeon R4 Graphics 2. Add l2 cache to that, 2 MB on the A4-5000 with Radeon HD 8330 versus 1 MB on the A6-7000 with Radeon R4 Graphics, and the pattern holds. Memory channels runs the same way, 1 on the A4-5000 with Radeon HD 8330 versus 2 on the A6-7000 with Radeon R4 Graphics, another win for A6-7000 with Radeon R4 Graphics. They differ on igpu too, AMD Radeon HD 8330 on the A4-5000 with Radeon HD 8330 versus AMD Radeon R4 Graphics on the A6-7000 with Radeon R4 Graphics. There is a split on base power as well, 15 W on the A4-5000 with Radeon HD 8330 versus 17 W on the A6-7000 with Radeon R4 Graphics.

A4-5000 with Radeon HD 8330 vs A6-7000 with Radeon R4 Graphics: which one fits your build

The A4-5000 with Radeon HD 8330 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 A6-7000 with Radeon R4 Graphics 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. Efficiency cores, integrated graphics, socket, socket status and product line read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 5 further specifications as well.

Frequently asked questions

Do the A4-5000 with Radeon HD 8330 and A6-7000 with Radeon R4 Graphics differ on performance cores?

Yes. Performance Cores reads 4 on the A4-5000 with Radeon HD 8330 versus 2 on the A6-7000 with Radeon R4 Graphics.

Is the Form Factor the same on the A4-5000 with Radeon HD 8330 and A6-7000 with Radeon R4 Graphics?

It is. Both are listed at Laptop, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.

Specs and benchmarks

  • Product Line

    AMD A4-5000 with Radeon HD 8330
    Other
    AMD A6-7000 with Radeon R4 Graphics
    Other
  • Form Factor

    AMD A4-5000 with Radeon HD 8330
    Laptop
    AMD A6-7000 with Radeon R4 Graphics
    Laptop
  • Codename

    AMD A4-5000 with Radeon HD 8330
    Kabini
    AMD A6-7000 with Radeon R4 Graphics
    Kaveri
  • TDP

    AMD A4-5000 with Radeon HD 8330
    15 W
    AMD A6-7000 with Radeon R4 Graphics
    17 W
  • iGPU

    AMD A4-5000 with Radeon HD 8330
    AMD Radeon HD 8330
    AMD A6-7000 with Radeon R4 Graphics
    AMD Radeon R4 Graphics
  • Market Segment

    AMD A4-5000 with Radeon HD 8330
    Laptop
    AMD A6-7000 with Radeon R4 Graphics
    Laptop
  • Socket

    AMD A4-5000 with Radeon HD 8330
    FT3
    AMD A6-7000 with Radeon R4 Graphics
    FT3
  • Socket Status

    AMD A4-5000 with Radeon HD 8330
    End of Life
    AMD A6-7000 with Radeon R4 Graphics
    End of Life
  • Process Node

    AMD A4-5000 with Radeon HD 8330
    28nm
    AMD A6-7000 with Radeon R4 Graphics
    28nm
  • Total Cores

    AMD A4-5000 with Radeon HD 8330
    4Best
    AMD A6-7000 with Radeon R4 Graphics
    2
  • Performance Cores

    AMD A4-5000 with Radeon HD 8330
    4Best
    AMD A6-7000 with Radeon R4 Graphics
    2
  • Efficiency Cores

    AMD A4-5000 with Radeon HD 8330
    0
    AMD A6-7000 with Radeon R4 Graphics
    0
  • Total Threads

    AMD A4-5000 with Radeon HD 8330
    4Best
    AMD A6-7000 with Radeon R4 Graphics
    2
  • SMT Enabled

    AMD A4-5000 with Radeon HD 8330
    No
    AMD A6-7000 with Radeon R4 Graphics
    No
  • P-Core Base Clock

    AMD A4-5000 with Radeon HD 8330
    1.5 GHz
    AMD A6-7000 with Radeon R4 Graphics
    2.2 GHz
  • Unlocked Multiplier

    AMD A4-5000 with Radeon HD 8330
    No
    AMD A6-7000 with Radeon R4 Graphics
    No
  • L2 Cache

    AMD A4-5000 with Radeon HD 8330
    2 MBBest
    AMD A6-7000 with Radeon R4 Graphics
    1 MB-50%
  • Base Power

    AMD A4-5000 with Radeon HD 8330
    15 W
    AMD A6-7000 with Radeon R4 Graphics
    17 W
  • Memory Channels

    AMD A4-5000 with Radeon HD 8330
    1-50%
    AMD A6-7000 with Radeon R4 Graphics
    2Best
  • Integrated Graphics

    AMD A4-5000 with Radeon HD 8330
    Yes
    AMD A6-7000 with Radeon R4 Graphics
    Yes
  • iGPU Model

    AMD A4-5000 with Radeon HD 8330
    AMD Radeon HD 8330
    AMD A6-7000 with Radeon R4 Graphics
    AMD Radeon R4 Graphics
  • Retail Availability

    AMD A4-5000 with Radeon HD 8330
    Soldered Only
    AMD A6-7000 with Radeon R4 Graphics
    Soldered Only

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose 8330 if you want the higher L2 cache (2 MB vs 1 MB).

    Choose Graphics if you want the higher memory channels (2 vs 1).

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