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AMD A8-7650K with Radeon R7 Series vs AMD Athlon 255e: Comparison
What is the difference between A8-7650K with Radeon R7 Series and Athlon 255e?
These two are close on paper, and total cores is the only measure that separates them at all: A8-7650K with Radeon R7 Series 4 against Athlon 255e 2. A8-7650K with Radeon R7 Series also leads on l2 cache, 4 MB on the A8-7650K with Radeon R7 Series versus 2 MB on the Athlon 255e. They differ on tdp too, 95 W on the A8-7650K with Radeon R7 Series versus 45 W on the Athlon 255e. They differ on integrated graphics too, Yes on the A8-7650K with Radeon R7 Series versus No on the Athlon 255e. There is a split on socket as well, FM2+ on the A8-7650K with Radeon R7 Series versus AM3 on the Athlon 255e. Igpu is not the same on both, AMD Radeon R7 Graphics on the A8-7650K with Radeon R7 Series versus Discrete Graphics Card Required on the Athlon 255e.
A8-7650K with Radeon R7 Series vs Athlon 255e: which one fits your build
The A8-7650K with Radeon R7 Series 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. Buy the Athlon 255e for Athlon 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, efficiency cores, socket status, product line, form factor and market segment included, so the decision does not turn on any of those. They match on 1 further specification as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the A8-7650K with Radeon R7 Series and Athlon 255e differ on performance cores?
Yes. Performance Cores reads 4 on the A8-7650K with Radeon R7 Series versus 2 on the Athlon 255e.
Is the SMT Enabled the same on the A8-7650K with Radeon R7 Series and Athlon 255e?
It is. Both are listed at No, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Product Line
- AMD A8-7650K with Radeon R7 Series
- Other
- AMD Athlon 255e
- Other
Form Factor
- AMD A8-7650K with Radeon R7 Series
- Desktop
- AMD Athlon 255e
- Desktop
Codename
- AMD A8-7650K with Radeon R7 Series
- Kaveri
- AMD Athlon 255e
- Athlon Legacy
TDP
- AMD A8-7650K with Radeon R7 Series
- 95 W
- AMD Athlon 255e
- 45 W
iGPU
- AMD A8-7650K with Radeon R7 Series
- AMD Radeon R7 Graphics
- AMD Athlon 255e
- Discrete Graphics Card Required
Market Segment
- AMD A8-7650K with Radeon R7 Series
- Desktop
- AMD Athlon 255e
- Desktop
Socket
- AMD A8-7650K with Radeon R7 Series
- FM2+
- AMD Athlon 255e
- AM3
Socket Status
- AMD A8-7650K with Radeon R7 Series
- End of Life
- AMD Athlon 255e
- End of Life
Process Node
- AMD A8-7650K with Radeon R7 Series
- 28nm
- AMD Athlon 255e
- 45nm
Total Cores
- AMD A8-7650K with Radeon R7 Series
- 4Best
- AMD Athlon 255e
- 2
Performance Cores
- AMD A8-7650K with Radeon R7 Series
- 4Best
- AMD Athlon 255e
- 2
Efficiency Cores
- AMD A8-7650K with Radeon R7 Series
- 0
- AMD Athlon 255e
- 0
Total Threads
- AMD A8-7650K with Radeon R7 Series
- 4Best
- AMD Athlon 255e
- 2
SMT Enabled
- AMD A8-7650K with Radeon R7 Series
- No
- AMD Athlon 255e
- No
P-Core Base Clock
- AMD A8-7650K with Radeon R7 Series
- 3.3 GHz
- AMD Athlon 255e
- 3.1 GHz
Unlocked Multiplier
- AMD A8-7650K with Radeon R7 Series
- Yes
- AMD Athlon 255e
- No
L2 Cache
- AMD A8-7650K with Radeon R7 Series
- 4 MBBest
- AMD Athlon 255e
- 2 MB-50%
Base Power
- AMD A8-7650K with Radeon R7 Series
- 95 W
- AMD Athlon 255e
- 45 W
Memory Type
- AMD A8-7650K with Radeon R7 Series
- DDR3, 2-Channel, Up to 2133 MT/s
- AMD Athlon 255e
- DDR3
Integrated Graphics
- AMD A8-7650K with Radeon R7 Series
- Yes
- AMD Athlon 255e
- No
Retail Availability
- AMD A8-7650K with Radeon R7 Series
- Boxed Retail
- AMD Athlon 255e
- Tray OEM
Which one should you pick?
Choose Series if you want the higher L2 cache (4 MB vs 2 MB).
Choose 255e if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.