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A6-7470K with Radeon R5 Series

Brand:: AMD
Form Factor:: Desktop
CPU Socket:: FM2+
TDP:: 65W
iGPU:: AMD Radeon R5 Graphics
CPU Series:: A6-Series APU for Desktops

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A6-7470K with Radeon R5 Series Review

A6-7470K with Radeon R5 Series desktop processor, 3.7 GHz base clock boosting up to 4 ghz, 65W TDP, FM2+ socket.

The A6-7470K with Radeon R5 Series is a A-Series processor from AMD's A6-Series APU for Desktops lineup. It packs 2 core(s), running at 3.7 GHz base clock boosting up to 4 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 2 cores, the A6-7470K with Radeon R5 Series runs at 3.7 GHz base clock boosting up to 4 ghz. Cache totals 1 MB L2. Its AMD Radeon R5 Graphics integrated graphics (4 cores) handle display output and light graphics work without a discrete GPU.

Platform and Compatibility

The A6-7470K with Radeon R5 Series uses the FM2+ platform in a 65W envelope. It supports DDR3 memory across 2 channels (Up to 2133 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 A6-7470K with Radeon R5 Series 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.

Specifications

Identity

Product Line	Other
Codename	Godavari
Release Year	2015

Segment and platform

Market Segment	Desktop
Socket	Other
Socket Status	End of Life
Process Node	28 nm

Core configuration

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

Clock speeds

P-Core Base Clock	3.7 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock	4.0 GHz
Unlocked Multiplier	Yes

Cache

L2 Cache	1 MB

Power and thermal

Base Power	65 W
Configurable TDP Floor	45 W

Memory

Memory Type	DDR3, 2-Channel, Up to 2133 MT/s
Memory Type	DDR3
Max Memory Speed	2133 MT/s
Memory Channels	2
ECC Support	No

Graphics and AI

Integrated Graphics	Yes
iGPU Model	AMD Radeon R5 Graphics
iGPU Compute Units	4

Commercial

Retail Availability	Boxed Retail

Form Factor	Desktop
iGPU	AMD Radeon R5 Graphics (4 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 A6-7470K with Radeon R5 Series?

The A6-7470K with Radeon R5 Series is a processor from AMD. Key specs: Cores 2, Base Clock 3.7 GHz, Boost Clock Up to 4 GHz, L2 Cache 1, TDP 65W.

Will the A6-7470K with Radeon R5 Series work with my current setup?

The A6-7470K with Radeon R5 Series 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 A6-7470K with Radeon R5 Series 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 A6-7470K with Radeon R5 Series?

It is a poor fit for modern gaming or productivity workloads, new builds, power efficiency-focused systems.