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AMD A6 9500E Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£45PassMark benchmark result:1713N. of physical cores:2CPU boost clock speed:3.4 GHzCPU socket:AM4TDP (Thermal design power):35 W

AMD A6 9500E Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Processors category and whether it is worth buying.

4.0

Overall score

Score
4.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components

90%

3.6

Technical score

10%

7.6

User score

â–¼Worse than 87% of processors
3.6

Technical score

Technical score
3.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.
When it matters
When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components

60%

2.9

Performance

18%

3.0

Cache & Architecture

10%

4.4

Memory & PCIe

7%

7.4

Power & Thermal

4%

8.4

Platform

1%

6.1

Integrated Graphics

â–¼Worse than 95% of processors
7.6

User score

User score
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters
When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

6.5

Number of reviews

Based on 67 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 95% of processors
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Technical Specifications of processor AMD A6 9500E

Technical score
Technical score
3.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.
When it matters
When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components:

60%

2.9

Performance

18%

3.0

Cache & Architecture

10%

4.4

Memory & PCIe

7%

7.4

Power & Thermal

4%

8.4

Platform

1%

6.1

Integrated Graphics

3.6
User score
User score
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters
When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

6.5

Number of reviews

Based on 67 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
7.6
Popularity
Popularity
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters
When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 82% of models
Popularity:
AMD A6 9500E has a popularity score of 6.5 points, which is higher than that of 81.9% of products in this category.
6.5
Value for money
Value for money
5.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components:

60%

4.0

Overall score

40%

10

Price

5.8
Brand name
AMD
Processor type
desktop
Processor type
desktop
â–² Better than 56% of models
This processor belongs to the desktop processor class, which is more advanced than that of 56% of processors and equal to that of 37.9% of processors.
CPU socket
AM4
CPU socket
AM4
â–² Better than 77% of models
This processor uses the AM4 CPU socket, which is newer than that of 76.5% of processors and equal to that of 9.6% of processors.
Chipset
X470, B450, X370, B350, A320
Chipset
X470, B450, X370, B350, A320
â–² Better than 67% of models
This processor supports X470, B450, X370, B350, A320 chipsets, which is broader compatibility than 66.9% of processors and equal to that of 0.7% of processors.
CPU architecture
x86-64
CPU architecture
x86-64
â–² Better than 2% of models
This processor uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
2
N. of physical cores
2
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Market range: <2 – >12
This processor has 2 CPU cores, which is fewer than 79.3% of processors and equal to 20.6% of processors.
CPU threads
2
CPU threads
2
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
Market range: <4 – >24
This processor offers 2 CPU threads, which is fewer than 94% of processors and equal to 5.9% of processors.
Threads per core
1
Threads per core
1
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Market range: <0 – >2.5
This processor offers 1 threads per core, which is fewer than 69.8% of processors and equal to 30.2% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
3.4 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
3.4 GHz
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Market range: <3 GHz – >5.5 GHz
This processor reaches a boost clock of 3.4 GHz which is lower than that of 83.7% of processors and equal to that of 2.9% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
2x 3.0 GHz
CPU base clock speed
2x 3.0 GHz
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
This processor has a base clock of 2x3.0 GHz which is lower than that of 82.2% of processors and equal to that of 0.6% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
28 nm
Semiconductor size
28 nm
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Market range: <4 nm – >24 nm
This processor uses a 28 nm process node, which is older than that of 94.7% of processors and equal to that of 3% of processors.
Foundry
GlobalFoundries 28 nm
Foundry
GlobalFoundries 28 nm
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
This processor is built on the GlobalFoundries 28 nm foundry process, which is less advanced than that of 94.8% of processors and equal to that of 2.9% of processors.
L3 cache
0 MB
L3 cache
0 MB
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
Market range: <2 MB – >32 MB
This processor has an L3 cache of 0 MB which is smaller than that of 93.6% of processors and equal to that of 6.4% of processors.
L2 cache
1 MB
L2 cache
1 MB
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Market range: <1 MB – >16 MB
This processor has an L2 cache of 1 MB which is smaller than that of 66.9% of processors and equal to that of 17.7% of processors.
L1 cache
160 KB
L1 cache
160 KB
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
Market range: <128 KB – >1.2k KB
This processor has an L1 cache of 160 KB which is smaller than that of 81.5% of processors and equal to that of 1.6% of processors.
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DDR memory version
DDR4
DDR memory version
DDR4
â–¼ Worse than 42% of models
This processor supports DDR DDR4, which is newer than that of 26.3% of processors and equal to that of 31.7% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
2,400 MHz
Maximum memory speed
2,400 MHz
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Market range: <1.5k MHz – >6.5k MHz
This processor supports memory speeds up to 2,400 MHz, which is lower than that of 63% of processors and equal to 12.4% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
DDR4-2400 MHz
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
DDR4-2400 MHz
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
This processor supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR4-2400 MHz, which is lower than that of 66.4% of processors and equal to 11.5% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
N/A
Maximum memory capacity
64 GB
Maximum memory capacity
64 GB
â–¼ Worse than 44% of models
Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
This processor supports up to 64 GB of memory, which is more than 28.4% of processors and equal to 27.5% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
yes
Integrated graphics
yes
â–² Better than 12% of models
This processor includes integrated graphics. 12.4% of processors include integrated graphics.
Radeon R5
Integrated GPU model
Radeon R5
Integrated GPU model
Radeon R5
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
This processor uses the Radeon R5 integrated GPU, which is less advanced than that in 84.2% of processors and equal to that in 0.9% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
4
Integrated GPU execution units
4
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Market range: <6 – >64
This processor has 4 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 90.4% of processors and equal to 2.6% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
800 MHz
Integrated GPU base frequency
800 MHz
â–² Better than 87% of models
Market range: <300 MHz – >800 MHz
This processor has an integrated GPU clock of 800 MHz which is higher than that of 86.7% of processors and equal to that of 6.4% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
MPEG-2 (HW decode), VC-1 (HW decode), MPEG-4 (HW decode)
Integrated media encoders/decoders
MPEG-2 (HW decode), VC-1 (HW decode), MPEG-4 (HW decode)
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
This processor supports MPEG-2 (HW decode), VC-1 (HW decode), MPEG-4 (HW decode) media codecs, which is narrower support than 75.5% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
35 W
TDP (Thermal design power)
35 W
â–² Better than 52% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This processor has a TDP of 35 W which is lower than that of 51.9% of processors and equal to that of 14.8% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
35 W
Base power (PL1)
35 W
â–² Better than 52% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This processor has a base power of 35 W which is lower than that of 52% of processors and equal to that of 15% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
?
Tau (power duration limit)
N/A
Configurable TDP
no
Configurable TDP
no
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
This processor does not support configurable TDP. 52.8% of processors support configurable TDP.
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AMD A6 9500E vs the average processor

246810TotalPlatformPerformanceCache & ArchitectureMemory & PCIeIntegrated GraphicsPower & Thermal
  • Includes stock cooler
    Cooler included
    yes
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This processor includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not. 25.9% of processors include a stock cooler.
  • 10 °C lower CPU temperature
    CPU temperature
    90 °C
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <95 °C – >105 °C
    This processor has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (90 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
    90 °C vs 100 °C
  • Broader instruction support
    Instruction sets
    MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, FMA4, AES, BMI1, BMI2, XOP, TBM, AMD-V
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    This processor supports a broader instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, FMA4, AES, BMI1, BMI2, XOP, TBM, AMD-V vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
    MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, FMA4, AES, BMI1, BMI2, XOP, TBM, AMD-V vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA
  • Advanced security extensions
    Security extensions
    AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, SMAP, SMEP, Secure Processor, SME, SEV
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This processor provides more advanced security extensions than the average processor (AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, SMAP, SMEP, Secure Processor, SME, SEV vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Processor).
    AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, SMAP, SMEP, Secure Processor, SME, SEV vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Processor
  • Modern CPU socket
    CPU socket
    AM4
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This processor uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (AM4 vs FP4).
    AM4 vs FP4
  • 6.53x more popular
    AMD A6 9500E is more popular than the average processor (6.53 vs 1).
    6.53 vs 1
  • 5.56x cheaper
    AMD A6 9500E is cheaper than the average processor (£45 vs £250).
    £45 vs £250
  • 2.29x higher GPU clock speed
    Integrated GPU base frequency
    800 MHz
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <300 MHz – >800 MHz
    This processor has a higher integrated GPU frequency than the average processor (800 MHz vs 350 MHz). The average processor has integrated GPU frequency of 350 MHz.
    800 MHz vs 350 MHz
  • 6.53x more popular
    AMD A6 9500E is more popular than the average processor (6.53 vs 1).
    6.53 vs 1
  • 5.56x cheaper
    AMD A6 9500E is cheaper than the average processor (£45 vs £250).
    £45 vs £250
  • Broader instruction support
    Instruction sets
    MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, FMA4, AES, BMI1, BMI2, XOP, TBM, AMD-V
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    This processor supports a broader instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, FMA4, AES, BMI1, BMI2, XOP, TBM, AMD-V vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
    MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, FMA4, AES, BMI1, BMI2, XOP, TBM, AMD-V vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA
  • Advanced security extensions
    Security extensions
    AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, SMAP, SMEP, Secure Processor, SME, SEV
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This processor provides more advanced security extensions than the average processor (AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, SMAP, SMEP, Secure Processor, SME, SEV vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Processor).
    AES-NI, SHA, NX bit, SMAP, SMEP, Secure Processor, SME, SEV vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Processor
  • Modern CPU socket
    CPU socket
    AM4
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This processor uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (AM4 vs FP4).
    AM4 vs FP4
  • Supports Turbo Core
    Turbo Core version
    3.0
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    This processor supports Turbo Core, the average processor does not. 1.00% of processors support Turbo Core.
    Turbo Core
    3.0 vs 2.0
  • 2.29x higher GPU clock speed
    Integrated GPU base frequency
    800 MHz
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <300 MHz – >800 MHz
    This processor has a higher integrated GPU frequency than the average processor (800 MHz vs 350 MHz). The average processor has integrated GPU frequency of 350 MHz.
    800 MHz vs 350 MHz
  • Includes stock cooler
    Cooler included
    yes
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This processor includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not. 25.9% of processors include a stock cooler.
  • 10 °C lower CPU temperature
    CPU temperature
    90 °C
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <95 °C – >105 °C
    This processor has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (90 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
    90 °C vs 100 °C
  • 22.2% lower base power
    Base power (PL1)
    35 W
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This processor has a lower base power draw than the average processor (35 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    35 W vs 45 W
  • 83.8% lower PassMark score
    PassMark benchmark result
    1,713
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <2.5k – >32.5k
    This processor has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (1,713 vs 10,572.5). The average processor scores 10,572.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    1,713 vs 10,572.5
  • 81.2% lower multi-core score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    908
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <763 – >14k
    This processor has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (908 vs 4,829). The average processor scores 4,829 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    908 vs 4,829
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    N. of physical cores
    2
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <2 – >12
    This processor has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    2 vs 6
  • 45.1% weaker single-core performance
    PassMark single-core benchmark score
    1,372
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <1.4k – >4k
    This processor has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,372 vs 2,500). The average processor scores 2,500 in PassMark single-core.
    1,372 vs 2,500
  • 58.5% lower single-core score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    611
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <561 – >2.7k
    This processor has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (611 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    611 vs 1,471
  • 20.9% lower boost clock
    CPU boost clock speed
    3.4 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <3 GHz – >5.5 GHz
    This processor has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.4 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    3.4 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    Microarchitecture codename
    Bristol Ridge
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    This processor uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Bristol Ridge vs Kaby Lake).
    Bristol Ridge vs Kaby Lake
  • 2.33x larger process node
    Semiconductor size
    28 nm
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >24 nm
    This processor has a higher process node than the average processor (28 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    28 nm vs 12 nm
  • 12.7% worse value for money
    AMD A6 9500E has worse value for money than the average processor (5.82 vs 6.6).
    5.82 vs 6.56
  • 5.8% lower user score
    User score
    7.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    AMD A6 9500E
    the average processor
    AMD A6 9500E has a lower user score than the average processor (7.56 vs 8.000).
    7.56 vs 8
  • 4 years older release date
    Release date
    2016
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This processor has an older release date than the average processor (2016 vs 2020).
    May 2016
    2016 vs 2020
  • No crypto acceleration
    Cryptographic acceleration
    AES
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This processor does not include crypto acceleration, the average processor does. 0.00% of processors include crypto acceleration.
    AES vs AES, SHA
  • Older TPM support
    TPM type
    fTPM 2.0
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This processor supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2 vs PTT 2).
    fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0
  • 83.8% lower PassMark score
    PassMark benchmark result
    1,713
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <2.5k – >32.5k
    This processor has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (1,713 vs 10,572.5). The average processor scores 10,572.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    1,713 vs 10,572.5
  • 81.2% lower multi-core score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    908
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <763 – >14k
    This processor has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (908 vs 4,829). The average processor scores 4,829 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    908 vs 4,829
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    N. of physical cores
    2
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <2 – >12
    This processor has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    2 vs 6
  • 45.1% weaker single-core performance
    PassMark single-core benchmark score
    1,372
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <1.4k – >4k
    This processor has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,372 vs 2,500). The average processor scores 2,500 in PassMark single-core.
    1,372 vs 2,500
  • 58.5% lower single-core score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    611
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <561 – >2.7k
    This processor has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (611 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    611 vs 1,471
  • 20.9% lower boost clock
    CPU boost clock speed
    3.4 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <3 GHz – >5.5 GHz
    This processor has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.4 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    3.4 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 6 fewer CPU threads
    CPU threads
    2
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <4 – >24
    This processor has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (2 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    2 vs 8
  • Lower base clock
    CPU base clock speed
    2 x 3.0 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    This processor has a lower base clock than the average processor (2x3 GHz vs 4x3.3 GHz).
    2x3.0 GHz vs 4x3.3 GHz
  • No multithreading support
    Multithreading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    This processor does not support multithreading, the average processor does. 74.2% of processors support multithreading.
  • 1 fewer threads per core
    Threads per core
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <0 – >2.5
    This processor has fewer threads per core than the average processor (1 vs 2). The average processor offers 2 threads per core.
    1 vs 2
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    Microarchitecture codename
    Bristol Ridge
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    This processor uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Bristol Ridge vs Kaby Lake).
    Bristol Ridge vs Kaby Lake
  • 2.33x larger process node
    Semiconductor size
    28 nm
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >24 nm
    This processor has a higher process node than the average processor (28 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    28 nm vs 12 nm
  • 41.2% larger die size
    Die size
    250 mm²
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <99 mm² – >257 mm²
    This processor has a higher die size than the average processor (250 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².
    250 mm² vs 177 mm²
  • 60% smaller L2 cache
    L2 cache
    1 MB
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <1 MB – >16 MB
    This processor has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (1 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
    1 MB vs 2.5 MB
  • 58.3% smaller L1 cache
    L1 cache
    160 KB
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <128 KB – >1.2k KB
    This processor has a lower L1 cache than the average processor (160 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
    160 KB vs 384 KB
  • Less advanced foundry
    Foundry
    GlobalFoundries 28 nm
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    This processor uses a less advanced foundry process than the average processor (GlobalFoundries 28 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
    GlobalFoundries 28 nm vs Intel 14 nm
  • 37.4% fewer transistors
    N. of transistors
    3.1 billion
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <1.303 billion – >25 billion
    This processor has fewer transistors than the average processor (3.1 billion vs 4.95 billion). The average processor has 4.95 billion transistors.
    3.1 billion vs 4.95 billion
  • 8 fewer PCIe lanes
    PCIe lane count
    8
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <10 – >30
    This processor has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (8 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    8 vs 16
  • Lower JEDEC memory speed
    Max memory speed (JEDEC)
    DDR4-2400 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This processor has a lower JEDEC memory speed than the average processor (DDR4-2400 MHz vs DDR4-3200 MHz). The average processor supports JEDEC memory speed of DDR4-3200 MHz.
    DDR4-2,400 MHz vs DDR4-3,200 MHz
  • 18.2% lower memory speed
    Maximum memory speed
    2,400 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <1.5k MHz – >6.5k MHz
    This processor has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (2400 MHz vs 2933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2933 MHz.
    2,400 MHz vs 2,933 MHz
  • 16.2% lower memory bandwidth
    Maximum memory bandwidth
    38.4 GB/s
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <25 GB/s – >100 GB/s
    This processor has a lower memory bandwidth than the average processor (38.4 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
    38.4 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s
  • Narrower media codec support
    Integrated media encoders/decoders
    MPEG-2 (HW decode), VC-1 (HW decode), MPEG-4 (HW decode)
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    This processor supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (MPEG-2 (HW decode), VC-1 (HW decode), MPEG-4 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
    MPEG-2 (HW decode), VC-1 (HW decode), MPEG-4 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)
  • Inferior integrated GPU
    Integrated GPU model
    Radeon R5
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    This processor uses an inferior integrated GPU to the average processor (Radeon R5 vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
    Radeon R5 vs Intel UHD Graphics 630
  • 83.3% fewer GPU execution units
    Integrated GPU execution units
    4
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <6 – >64
    This processor has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (4 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
    4 vs 24
  • No configurable TDP
    Configurable TDP
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This processor does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does. 52.8% of processors support configurable TDP.
  • 10 °C lower TJ Max
    Maximum operating temperature (TJ Max)
    90 °C
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <95 °C – >105 °C
    This processor has a lower TJ Max than the average processor (90 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
    90 °C vs 100 °C

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AMD A6-9500E APU (2016 D.BR) AD9500AHABBOX
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Q4 2018
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cpubenchmark.net
Q1 2017
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AMD PRO A6-9500E - CPU Benchmarks
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valid.x86.fr
01/02/2026
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CPU-Z Benchmark for AMD A6-9500E Radeon R5: Compare results with the standard A6-9500 (65W) to see the real performance gap
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What we like about AMD A6 9500E

  • Extremely affordable entry-level price point
  • Very low power consumption (35W TDP)
  • Compatible with the modern AM4 socket, allowing for future Ryzen upgrades
  • Sufficient for basic office tasks, web browsing, and media consumption
  • Useful as a cheap 'boot kit' for flashing BIOS on older motherboards
  • Runs relatively cool with the included stock cooler

What we don't like about AMD A6 9500E

  • Very poor multi-threaded performance due to having only 2 cores
  • Frequently hits 100% CPU usage even with basic multitasking
  • Significant bottleneck for modern gaming, even with a dedicated GPU
  • Obsolete architecture (Bristol Ridge) compared to Ryzen processors
  • Noticeable lag and sluggishness when running modern operating systems like Windows 10/11
  • No hardware video encoding support, making tasks like video ripping very slow

Verdict

The AMD A6-9500E is an entry-level, dual-core 'Bristol Ridge' APU released in late 2016 for the AM4 socket, featuring a 3.0 GHz base clock and a 3.4 GHz turbo frequency. Built on a 28nm process, it integrates Radeon R5 graphics with a clock speed of 800 MHz and supports dual-channel DDR4-2400 memory. Its main strengths include a highly efficient 35W TDP, making it ideal for low-power office builds, and hardware acceleration for H.265 and VP9 video codecs. However, its performance is significantly limited by its 2-core/2-thread configuration and small 1MB L2 cache, resulting in poor multitasking and an inability to handle modern gaming or intensive productivity tasks.

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