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A6-8500P with Radeon R5 Graphics

Brand:: AMD
Form Factor:: Laptop
CPU Socket:: FP4
Core/Thread Count:: 2C/2T
TDP:: 15W
iGPU:: AMD Radeon R5 Graphics
CPU Series:: A6-Series APU for Laptops

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A6-8500P with Radeon R5 Graphics Review

A6-8500P with Radeon R5 Graphics laptop processor, 2C/2T 1.6 GHz base clock boosting up to 3 ghz, 15W TDP, FP4 socket.

The A6-8500P with Radeon R5 Graphics is a A-Series processor from AMD's A6-Series APU for Laptops lineup. It packs 2 core(s), running at 1.6 GHz base clock boosting up to 3 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 2C/2T, the A6-8500P with Radeon R5 Graphics runs at 1.6 GHz base clock boosting up to 3 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 A6-8500P with Radeon R5 Graphics uses the FP4 platform in a 15W envelope. It supports Not Listed memory across 2 channels.

Comparison to Alternatives

Within this catalog's A-Series listings, the A6-8500P with Radeon R5 Graphics sits alongside other A6-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

Product Line	Other
Codename	Carrizo
Release Year	2016

Segment and platform

Market Segment	Laptop
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	1.6 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock	3.0 GHz
Unlocked Multiplier	No

Cache

L2 Cache	1 MB

Power and thermal

Base Power	15 W

Memory

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	Soldered Only

Form Factor	Laptop
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 A6-8500P with Radeon R5 Graphics?

The A6-8500P with Radeon R5 Graphics is a processor from AMD. Key specs: Cores 2, Threads 2, Base Clock 1.6 GHz, Boost Clock Up to 3 GHz, L2 Cache 1.

Will the A6-8500P with Radeon R5 Graphics work with my current setup?

The A6-8500P with Radeon R5 Graphics 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 A6-8500P with Radeon R5 Graphics 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 A6-8500P with Radeon R5 Graphics?

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