6th Gen AMD PRO A10-8850B APU
- Brand:
- AMD
- Form Factor:
- Desktop
- CPU Socket:
- FM2+
- Core/Thread Count:
- 4C/4T
- TDP:
- 95W
- iGPU:
- AMD Radeon R7 Graphics
- CPU Series:
- PRO A-Series A10 APU for Desktops
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6th Gen AMD PRO A10-8850B APU Review
6th Gen AMD PRO A10-8850B APU desktop processor, 4C/4T 3.9 GHz base clock boosting up to 4.1 ghz, 95W TDP, FM2+ socket.
The 6th Gen AMD PRO A10-8850B APU is a PRO A-Series processor from AMD's PRO A-Series A10 APU for Desktops lineup. It packs 4 core(s), running at 3.9 GHz base clock boosting up to 4.1 ghz within a 95W power envelope, built for the FM2+ 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 AMD PRO A10-8850B APU runs at 3.9 GHz base clock boosting up to 4.1 ghz. Cache totals 4 MB L2. Its AMD Radeon R7 Graphics integrated graphics (8 cores) handle display output and light graphics work without a discrete GPU.
Platform and Compatibility
The 6th Gen AMD PRO A10-8850B APU uses the FM2+ platform in a 95W envelope. It supports DDR3 memory across 2 channels (Up to 2133 MT/s).
Comparison to Alternatives
Within this catalog's PRO A-Series listings, the 6th Gen AMD PRO A10-8850B APU sits alongside other PRO A-Series A10 APU for Desktops 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 | Godavari |
|---|
Segment and platform
| Socket | FM2+ |
|---|
Core configuration
| Total Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Total Threads | 4 |
Clock speeds
| P-Core Base Clock | 3.9 GHz |
|---|---|
| P-Core Boost Clock | Up to 4.1 GHz |
| Unlocked Multiplier | No |
Cache
| L2 Cache | 4 MB |
|---|
Memory
| Memory Type | DDR3, 2-Channel, Up to 2133 MT/s |
|---|
| Form Factor | Desktops |
|---|---|
| TDP | 95 W |
| iGPU | AMD Radeon R7 Graphics (8 cores, up to 800 MHz) |
Expert Review
Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.
Best for
- PRO 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 AMD PRO A10-8850B APU?
The 6th Gen AMD PRO A10-8850B APU is a processor from AMD. Key specs: Cores 4, Threads 4, Base Clock 3.9 GHz, Boost Clock Up to 4.1 GHz, L2 Cache 4.
Will the 6th Gen AMD PRO A10-8850B APU work with my current setup?
The 6th Gen AMD PRO A10-8850B APU lists Socket is FM2+. 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 AMD PRO A10-8850B APU best suited to?
It suits pro a-series platform upgrades or repairs, budget legacy builds, retro or compatibility-focused systems.
What are the drawbacks of the 6th Gen AMD PRO A10-8850B APU?
It is a poor fit for modern gaming or productivity workloads, new builds, power efficiency-focused systems.