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A8-6500T with Radeon HD 8550D

Brand:: AMD
Form Factor:: Desktop
CPU Socket:: FM2
Core/Thread Count:: 4C/4T
TDP:: 45W
iGPU:: AMD Radeon HD 8550D
CPU Series:: A8-Series APU for Desktops

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A8-6500T with Radeon HD 8550D Review

A8-6500T with Radeon HD 8550D desktop processor, 4C/4T 2.1 GHz base clock boosting up to 3.1 ghz, 45W TDP, FM2 socket.

The A8-6500T with Radeon HD 8550D is a A-Series processor from AMD's A8-Series APU for Desktops lineup. It packs 4 core(s), running at 2.1 GHz base clock boosting up to 3.1 ghz within a 45W 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 A8-6500T with Radeon HD 8550D runs at 2.1 GHz base clock boosting up to 3.1 ghz. Cache totals 4 MB L2. Its AMD Radeon HD 8550D integrated graphics handle display output and light graphics work without a discrete GPU.

Platform and Compatibility

The A8-6500T with Radeon HD 8550D uses the FM2 platform in a 45W envelope. It supports DDR3 memory across 2 channels (Up to 1866 MT/s).

Comparison to Alternatives

Within this catalog's A-Series listings, the A8-6500T with Radeon HD 8550D sits alongside other A8-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	Richland
Release Year	2013

Segment and platform

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

Core configuration

Total Cores	4
Performance Cores	4
Efficiency Cores	0
Total Threads	4
SMT Enabled	No

Clock speeds

P-Core Base Clock	2.1 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock	3.1 GHz
Unlocked Multiplier	No

Cache

L2 Cache	4 MB

Power and thermal

Base Power	45 W

Memory

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

Graphics and AI

Integrated Graphics	Yes
iGPU Model	AMD Radeon HD 8550D

Commercial

Retail Availability	Tray OEM

Form Factor	Desktop
iGPU	AMD Radeon HD 8550D (up to 720 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 A8-6500T with Radeon HD 8550D?

The A8-6500T with Radeon HD 8550D is a processor from AMD. Key specs: Cores 4, Threads 4, Base Clock 2.1 GHz, Boost Clock Up to 3.1 GHz, L2 Cache 4.

Will the A8-6500T with Radeon HD 8550D work with my current setup?

The A8-6500T with Radeon HD 8550D 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 A8-6500T with Radeon HD 8550D 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 A8-6500T with Radeon HD 8550D?

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