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A6-6420K with Radeon HD 8470D

Brand:: AMD
Form Factor:: Desktop
CPU Socket:: FM2
Core/Thread Count:: 2C/2T
TDP:: 65 W
iGPU:: AMD Radeon HD 8470D
CPU Series:: A6-Series APU for Desktops

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Manufacturer: AMD Last updated: October 9, 2026

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A6-6420K with Radeon HD 8470D Review

A6-6420K with Radeon HD 8470D desktop processor, 2C/2T 4 GHz base clock boosting up to 4.2 ghz, 65W TDP, FM2 socket.

The A6-6420K with Radeon HD 8470D is a A-Series processor from AMD's A6-Series APU for Desktops lineup. It packs 2 core(s), running at 4 GHz base clock boosting up to 4.2 ghz within a 65W 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 2C/2T, the A6-6420K with Radeon HD 8470D runs at 4 GHz base clock boosting up to 4.2 ghz. Cache totals 1 MB L2. Its AMD Radeon HD 8470D integrated graphics handle display output and light graphics work without a discrete GPU.

Platform and Compatibility

The A6-6420K with Radeon HD 8470D uses the FM2 platform in a 65W envelope. It supports DDR3 memory across 2 channels (Up to 1866 MT/s). The multiplier is unlocked for overclocking on a compatible motherboard and cooler.

Comparison to Alternatives

Within this catalog's A-Series listings, the A6-6420K with Radeon HD 8470D sits alongside other A6-Series 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.

Our verdict

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

Specifications

What these specs mean

Identity

Product Line	Other
Codename	Richland
Release Year	2013

Segment and platform

Market Segment	Desktop
Socket	FM2
Socket Status	End of Life
Process Node	32nm SOI

Core configuration

Total Cores	2
Performance Cores	2
Efficiency Cores	0
Total Threads	2
SMT Enabled	No

Clock speeds

P-Core Base Clock	4.0 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock	4.2 GHz
Unlocked Multiplier	Yes

Cache

L2 Cache	1 MB

Power and thermal

Base Power	65 W

Memory

Memory Type	DDR3, 2-Channel, Up to 1866 MT/s
Max Memory Speed	1866 MT/s
Memory Channels	2
ECC Support	No

Graphics and AI

Integrated Graphics	Yes
iGPU Model	AMD Radeon HD 8470D

Commercial

Retail Availability	Boxed Retail

Form Factor	Desktop
TDP	65 W
iGPU	AMD Radeon HD 8470D

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the A6-6420K with Radeon HD 8470D?

The A6-6420K with Radeon HD 8470D has 2 cores and 2 threads, a 4.0 GHz base and 4.2 GHz boost clock and a 65 W TDP. Integrated graphics: AMD Radeon HD 8470D. Socket: FM2.

Will the A6-6420K with Radeon HD 8470D work with my current setup?

The A6-6420K with Radeon HD 8470D 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 A6-6420K with Radeon HD 8470D best suited to?

Best suited to: A-Series platform upgrades or repairs; Budget legacy builds; Retro or compatibility-focused systems.

What are the drawbacks of the A6-6420K with Radeon HD 8470D?

Not the best fit for: Modern gaming or productivity workloads; New builds; Power efficiency-focused systems.