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AMD A4-5100 with Radeon HD 8330 vs AMD A4-6210 with Radeon R3 Graphics: Comparison
What is the difference between A4-5100 with Radeon HD 8330 and A4-6210 with Radeon R3 Graphics?
The first real difference is p-core base clock: A4-5100 with Radeon HD 8330 1.55 GHz against A4-6210 with Radeon R3 Graphics 1.8 GHz. They differ on socket too, FT3 on the A4-5100 with Radeon HD 8330 versus FT3b on the A4-6210 with Radeon R3 Graphics. They differ on igpu too, AMD Radeon HD 8330 on the A4-5100 with Radeon HD 8330 versus AMD Radeon R3 on the A4-6210 with Radeon R3 Graphics. On memory type there is little in it, Not Listed, 1-Channel, Up to 1600 MT/s on the A4-5100 with Radeon HD 8330 versus DDR3L, 1-Channel, Up to 1599 MT/s on the A4-6210 with Radeon R3 Graphics. They differ on igpu model too, AMD Radeon HD 8330 on the A4-5100 with Radeon HD 8330 versus AMD Radeon R3 Graphics on the A4-6210 with Radeon R3 Graphics.
Who each one is for
Buy the A4-5100 with Radeon HD 8330 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 A4-6210 with Radeon R3 Graphics 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.
Where the two are identical
Where they agree, they agree completely, total cores, performance cores, efficiency cores, total threads and tdp included, so the decision does not turn on any of those. They match on 11 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Integrated Graphics the same on the A4-5100 with Radeon HD 8330 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 A4-5100 with Radeon HD 8330
- AMD
- AMD A4-6210 with Radeon R3 Graphics
- AMD
Product Line
- AMD A4-5100 with Radeon HD 8330
- Other
- AMD A4-6210 with Radeon R3 Graphics
- Other
Form Factor
- AMD A4-5100 with Radeon HD 8330
- Laptop
- AMD A4-6210 with Radeon R3 Graphics
- Laptop
Codename
- AMD A4-5100 with Radeon HD 8330
- Kabini
- AMD A4-6210 with Radeon R3 Graphics
- Beema
TDP
- AMD A4-5100 with Radeon HD 8330
- 15 W
- AMD A4-6210 with Radeon R3 Graphics
- 15 W
iGPU
- AMD A4-5100 with Radeon HD 8330
- AMD Radeon HD 8330
- AMD A4-6210 with Radeon R3 Graphics
- AMD Radeon R3
Market Segment
- AMD A4-5100 with Radeon HD 8330
- Laptop
- AMD A4-6210 with Radeon R3 Graphics
- Laptop
Socket
- AMD A4-5100 with Radeon HD 8330
- FT3
- AMD A4-6210 with Radeon R3 Graphics
- FT3b
Socket Status
- AMD A4-5100 with Radeon HD 8330
- End of Life
- AMD A4-6210 with Radeon R3 Graphics
- End of Life
Process Node
- AMD A4-5100 with Radeon HD 8330
- 28nm
- AMD A4-6210 with Radeon R3 Graphics
- 28nm
Total Cores
- AMD A4-5100 with Radeon HD 8330
- 4
- AMD A4-6210 with Radeon R3 Graphics
- 4
Performance Cores
- AMD A4-5100 with Radeon HD 8330
- 4
- AMD A4-6210 with Radeon R3 Graphics
- 4
Efficiency Cores
- AMD A4-5100 with Radeon HD 8330
- 0
- AMD A4-6210 with Radeon R3 Graphics
- 0
Total Threads
- AMD A4-5100 with Radeon HD 8330
- 4
- AMD A4-6210 with Radeon R3 Graphics
- 4
SMT Enabled
- AMD A4-5100 with Radeon HD 8330
- No
- AMD A4-6210 with Radeon R3 Graphics
- No
P-Core Base Clock
- AMD A4-5100 with Radeon HD 8330
- 1.55 GHz
- AMD A4-6210 with Radeon R3 Graphics
- 1.8 GHz
Unlocked Multiplier
- AMD A4-5100 with Radeon HD 8330
- No
- AMD A4-6210 with Radeon R3 Graphics
- No
L2 Cache
- AMD A4-5100 with Radeon HD 8330
- 2 MB
- AMD A4-6210 with Radeon R3 Graphics
- 2 MB
Base Power
- AMD A4-5100 with Radeon HD 8330
- 15 W
- AMD A4-6210 with Radeon R3 Graphics
- 15 W
Memory Type
- AMD A4-5100 with Radeon HD 8330
- Not Listed, 1-Channel, Up to 1600 MT/s
- AMD A4-6210 with Radeon R3 Graphics
- DDR3L, 1-Channel, Up to 1599 MT/sBest
Memory Channels
- AMD A4-5100 with Radeon HD 8330
- 1
- AMD A4-6210 with Radeon R3 Graphics
- 1
Integrated Graphics
- AMD A4-5100 with Radeon HD 8330
- Yes
- AMD A4-6210 with Radeon R3 Graphics
- Yes
iGPU Model
- AMD A4-5100 with Radeon HD 8330
- AMD Radeon HD 8330
- AMD A4-6210 with Radeon R3 Graphics
- AMD Radeon R3 Graphics
Retail Availability
- AMD A4-5100 with Radeon HD 8330
- Soldered Only
- AMD A4-6210 with Radeon R3 Graphics
- Soldered Only
Which one should you pick?
Choose 8330 if you want the higher L2 cache (2 MB vs 2 MB) and the higher memory channels (1 vs 1).
Choose Graphics if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.