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AMD A6-7310 with Radeon R4 Graphics vs AMD A6-8500P with Radeon R5 Graphics: Comparison
A6-7310 with Radeon R4 Graphics vs A6-8500P with Radeon R5 Graphics: the total cores difference
These two are close on paper, and total cores is the only measure that separates them at all: A6-7310 with Radeon R4 Graphics 4 against A6-8500P with Radeon R5 Graphics 2. L2 cache runs the same way, 2 MB on the A6-7310 with Radeon R4 Graphics versus 1 MB on the A6-8500P with Radeon R5 Graphics, another win for A6-7310 with Radeon R4 Graphics. A6-8500P with Radeon R5 Graphics also leads on memory channels, 1 on the A6-7310 with Radeon R4 Graphics versus 2 on the A6-8500P with Radeon R5 Graphics. Igpu is not the same on both, AMD Radeon R4 Graphics on the A6-7310 with Radeon R4 Graphics versus AMD Radeon R5 Graphics on the A6-8500P with Radeon R5 Graphics. They differ on igpu model too, AMD Radeon R4 Graphics on the A6-7310 with Radeon R4 Graphics versus AMD Radeon R5 Graphics on the A6-8500P with Radeon R5 Graphics.
A6-7310 with Radeon R4 Graphics vs A6-8500P with Radeon R5 Graphics: which one fits your build
The A6-7310 with Radeon R4 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. The A6-8500P with Radeon R5 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
Everything else lines up. Efficiency cores, tdp, integrated graphics, socket and socket status read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 9 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the A6-7310 with Radeon R4 Graphics and A6-8500P with Radeon R5 Graphics differ on performance cores?
Yes. Performance Cores reads 4 on the A6-7310 with Radeon R4 Graphics versus 2 on the A6-8500P with Radeon R5 Graphics.
Is the Product Line the same on the A6-7310 with Radeon R4 Graphics and A6-8500P with Radeon R5 Graphics?
It is. Both are listed at Other, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Product Line
- AMD A6-7310 with Radeon R4 Graphics
- Other
- AMD A6-8500P with Radeon R5 Graphics
- Other
Form Factor
- AMD A6-7310 with Radeon R4 Graphics
- Laptop
- AMD A6-8500P with Radeon R5 Graphics
- Laptop
Codename
- AMD A6-7310 with Radeon R4 Graphics
- Carrizo
- AMD A6-8500P with Radeon R5 Graphics
- Carrizo
Release Year
- AMD A6-7310 with Radeon R4 Graphics
- 2016
- AMD A6-8500P with Radeon R5 Graphics
- 2016
TDP
- AMD A6-7310 with Radeon R4 Graphics
- 15 W
- AMD A6-8500P with Radeon R5 Graphics
- 15 W
iGPU
- AMD A6-7310 with Radeon R4 Graphics
- AMD Radeon R4 Graphics
- AMD A6-8500P with Radeon R5 Graphics
- AMD Radeon R5 Graphics
Market Segment
- AMD A6-7310 with Radeon R4 Graphics
- Laptop
- AMD A6-8500P with Radeon R5 Graphics
- Laptop
Socket
- AMD A6-7310 with Radeon R4 Graphics
- FP4
- AMD A6-8500P with Radeon R5 Graphics
- FP4
Socket Status
- AMD A6-7310 with Radeon R4 Graphics
- End of Life
- AMD A6-8500P with Radeon R5 Graphics
- End of Life
Process Node
- AMD A6-7310 with Radeon R4 Graphics
- 28nm
- AMD A6-8500P with Radeon R5 Graphics
- 28nm
Total Cores
- AMD A6-7310 with Radeon R4 Graphics
- 4Best
- AMD A6-8500P with Radeon R5 Graphics
- 2
Performance Cores
- AMD A6-7310 with Radeon R4 Graphics
- 4Best
- AMD A6-8500P with Radeon R5 Graphics
- 2
Efficiency Cores
- AMD A6-7310 with Radeon R4 Graphics
- 0
- AMD A6-8500P with Radeon R5 Graphics
- 0
Total Threads
- AMD A6-7310 with Radeon R4 Graphics
- 4Best
- AMD A6-8500P with Radeon R5 Graphics
- 2
SMT Enabled
- AMD A6-7310 with Radeon R4 Graphics
- No
- AMD A6-8500P with Radeon R5 Graphics
- No
P-Core Base Clock
- AMD A6-7310 with Radeon R4 Graphics
- 2.0 GHz
- AMD A6-8500P with Radeon R5 Graphics
- 1.6 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- AMD A6-7310 with Radeon R4 Graphics
- 2.4 GHz
- AMD A6-8500P with Radeon R5 Graphics
- 3.0 GHz
Unlocked Multiplier
- AMD A6-7310 with Radeon R4 Graphics
- No
- AMD A6-8500P with Radeon R5 Graphics
- No
L2 Cache
- AMD A6-7310 with Radeon R4 Graphics
- 2 MBBest
- AMD A6-8500P with Radeon R5 Graphics
- 1 MB-50%
Base Power
- AMD A6-7310 with Radeon R4 Graphics
- 15 W
- AMD A6-8500P with Radeon R5 Graphics
- 15 W
Memory Channels
- AMD A6-7310 with Radeon R4 Graphics
- 1-50%
- AMD A6-8500P with Radeon R5 Graphics
- 2Best
ECC Support
- AMD A6-7310 with Radeon R4 Graphics
- No
- AMD A6-8500P with Radeon R5 Graphics
- No
Integrated Graphics
- AMD A6-7310 with Radeon R4 Graphics
- Yes
- AMD A6-8500P with Radeon R5 Graphics
- Yes
iGPU Model
- AMD A6-7310 with Radeon R4 Graphics
- AMD Radeon R4 Graphics
- AMD A6-8500P with Radeon R5 Graphics
- AMD Radeon R5 Graphics
Retail Availability
- AMD A6-7310 with Radeon R4 Graphics
- Soldered Only
- AMD A6-8500P with Radeon R5 Graphics
- Soldered Only
Which one should you pick?
Choose AMD A6-7310 with Radeon R4 Graphics if you want the higher L2 cache (2 MB vs 1 MB).
Choose AMD A6-8500P with Radeon R5 Graphics if you want the higher memory channels (2 vs 1).