6th Gen A10-8700P APU
- Brand:
- AMD
- Form Factor:
- Laptop
- CPU Socket:
- FP4
- Core/Thread Count:
- 4C/4T
- TDP:
- 15W
- iGPU:
- AMD Radeon R6 Graphics
- CPU Series:
- A10-Series APU for Laptops
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6th Gen A10-8700P APU Review
6th Gen A10-8700P APU laptop processor, 4C/4T 1.8 GHz base clock boosting up to 3.2 ghz, 15W TDP, FP4 socket.
The 6th Gen A10-8700P APU is a A-Series processor from AMD's A10-Series APU for Laptops lineup. It packs 4 core(s), running at 1.8 GHz base clock boosting up to 3.2 ghz within a 15W power envelope, built for the FP4 platform. This is a legacy part carried in this catalog for buyers researching or maintaining older AMD systems rather than for new builds.
Performance and Architecture
With 4C/4T, the 6th Gen A10-8700P APU runs at 1.8 GHz base clock boosting up to 3.2 ghz. Cache totals 2 MB L2. Its AMD Radeon R6 Graphics integrated graphics (6 cores) handle display output and light graphics work without a discrete GPU.
Platform and Compatibility
The 6th Gen A10-8700P APU uses the FP4 platform in a 15W envelope. It supports DDR3 memory across 2 channels (Up to 2133 MT/s).
Comparison to Alternatives
Within this catalog's A-Series listings, the 6th Gen A10-8700P APU sits alongside other A10-Series APU for Laptops parts from the same generation, differentiated mainly by clock speed, core count, and TDP. It predates AMD's modern Ryzen lineup and should be evaluated against period-correct alternatives rather than current-generation chips.
Specifications
Identity
| Codename | Carrizo |
|---|
Segment and platform
| Socket | FP4 |
|---|
Core configuration
| Total Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Total Threads | 4 |
Clock speeds
| P-Core Base Clock | 1.8 GHz |
|---|---|
| P-Core Boost Clock | Up to 3.2 GHz |
| Unlocked Multiplier | No |
Cache
| L2 Cache | 2 MB |
|---|
Memory
| Memory Type | DDR3, 2-Channel, Up to 2133 MT/s |
|---|
| Form Factor | Laptops |
|---|---|
| TDP | 15 W |
| iGPU | AMD Radeon R6 Graphics (6 cores, up to 800 MHz) |
Expert Review
Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.
Best for
- A-Series platform upgrades or repairs
- Budget legacy builds
- Retro or compatibility-focused systems
Not for
- Modern gaming or productivity workloads
- New builds
- Power efficiency-focused systems
FAQs
What are the key specifications of the 6th Gen A10-8700P APU?
The 6th Gen A10-8700P APU is a processor from AMD. Key specs: Cores 4, Threads 4, Base Clock 1.8 GHz, Boost Clock Up to 3.2 GHz, L2 Cache 2.
Will the 6th Gen A10-8700P APU work with my current setup?
The 6th Gen A10-8700P APU lists Socket is FP4. Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits.
Who is the 6th Gen A10-8700P APU best suited to?
It suits a-series platform upgrades or repairs, budget legacy builds, retro or compatibility-focused systems.
What are the drawbacks of the 6th Gen A10-8700P APU?
It is a poor fit for modern gaming or productivity workloads, new builds, power efficiency-focused systems.