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  • Avg. price: ~£45
  • PassMark benchmark result: 1713
  • N. of physical cores: 2
  • CPU boost clock speed: 3.4 GHz

AMD A6 9500E review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

3.9

Overall score

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 components:

90.0%

3.6

Technical Score

10.0%

7.0

User score

Poor
3.6

Technical Score

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 components:

60.0%

2.9

Performance

18.0%

2.9

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

4.4

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

7.1

Power & Thermal

4.0%

8.4

Platform

1.0%

6.1

Integrated Graphics

Poor
7.0

User score

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 components:

70.0%

8.0

User reviews

30.0%

4.8

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.0
(67)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

Very good
  • 1.7
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    1.5

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    1.6

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    2.8

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    1.0

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    1.0

    N. of physical cores

  • 1.1
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.2

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    1.0

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    1.0

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    1.0

    L3 cache

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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.

Technical Specifications of processor AMD A6 9500E

Technical Score

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 components:

60.0%

2.9

Performance

18.0%

2.9

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

4.4

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

7.1

Power & Thermal

4.0%

8.4

Platform

1.0%

6.1

Integrated Graphics

3.6
AMD A6 9500E has a technical score of 3.6 points, which is lower than that of 92.4% of products in this category.
User score

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 components:

70.0%

8.0

User reviews

30.0%

4.8

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.0
(67)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

7.0
AMD A6 9500E has a user score of 7.04 points, which is lower than that of 94.9% of products in this category.
Popularity
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.
4.8
AMD A6 9500E has a popularity of 4.8 points, which is higher than 81.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

3.9

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

5.8
AMD A6 9500E has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.8 points, which is lower than 73.6% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

AMD
Processor type
What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.
When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

desktop
AMD A6 9500E 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
What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

AM4
AMD A6 9500E uses the AM4 CPU socket, which is newer than that of 76.3% of processors and equal to that of 9.7% of processors.
Chipset
What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.
When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

X470, B450, X370, B350, A320
AMD A6 9500E supports X470, B450, X370, B350, A320 chipsets, which is broader compatibility than 66.8% of processors and equal to that of 0.7% of processors.
CPU architecture
What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

x86-64
AMD A6 9500E 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
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

2
AMD A6 9500E has 2 CPU cores, which is fewer than 79.3% of processors and equal to 20.6% of processors.
CPU threads
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

2
AMD A6 9500E offers 2 CPU threads, which is fewer than 93.9% of processors and equal to 6% of processors.
Threads per core
What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

1
AMD A6 9500E offers 1 threads per core, which is fewer than 69.7% of processors and equal to 30.3% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

3.4 GHz
AMD A6 9500E 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
What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

2 x 3.0 GHz
AMD A6 9500E has a base clock of 2x3.0 GHz which is equal to that of 100% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

28 nm
AMD A6 9500E uses a 28 nm process node, which is older than that of 94.8% of processors and equal to that of 2.9% of processors.
Foundry
What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

GlobalFoundries 28 nm
AMD A6 9500E 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
What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

0 MB
AMD A6 9500E 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
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

1 MB
AMD A6 9500E has an L2 cache of 1 MB which is smaller than that of 67.1% of processors and equal to that of 17.6% of processors.
L1 cache
What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.
When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

160 KB
AMD A6 9500E has an L1 cache of 160 KB which is smaller than that of 81.4% of processors and equal to that of 1.7% of processors.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

DDR4
AMD A6 9500E 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
What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

2,400 MHz
AMD A6 9500E supports memory speeds up to 2400 MHz, which is lower than that of 63.2% of processors and equal to 12.4% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.
When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

DDR4-2400 MHz
AMD A6 9500E supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR4-2400 MHz, which is lower than that of 63.4% of processors and equal to 10.6% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.
When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

N/A
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

64 GB
AMD A6 9500E supports up to 64 GB of memory, which is more than 28.4% of processors and equal to 27.6% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

yes
AMD A6 9500E includes integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
Radeon R5
Integrated GPU model
What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.
When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

Radeon R5
AMD A6 9500E 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
What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

4
AMD A6 9500E has 4 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 90.3% of processors and equal to 2.6% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

800 MHz
AMD A6 9500E has an integrated GPU clock of 800 MHz which is higher than that of 90.8% of processors and equal to that of 7% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

MPEG-2 (HW decode), VC-1 (HW decode), MPEG-4 (HW decode)
AMD A6 9500E 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)
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

35 W
AMD A6 9500E has a TDP of 35 W which is lower than that of 51.8% of processors and equal to that of 14.8% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

35 W
AMD A6 9500E has a base power of 35 W which is lower than that of 51.7% of processors and equal to that of 15.1% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

?
Tau (power duration limit)
What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.
When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

N/A
Configurable TDP
What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

no
AMD A6 9500E does not support configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
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AMD A6 9500E vs the average processor

  • Includes stock cooler
    AMD A6 9500E includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
    What it is: A stock CPU cooler is included in the box with the processor.
    When it matters: When total build cost matters and you need to know whether separate cooling must be bought right away.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD A6 9500E includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
  • 10 °C lower CPU temperature
    AMD A6 9500E 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.
    What it is: The reported operating temperature of the processor.
    When it matters: When you monitor thermals, cooling, or system stability.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <100 °C

    AMD A6 9500E 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
  • Modern CPU socket
    AMD A6 9500E uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (AM4 vs FP2).
    What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD A6 9500E uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (AM4 vs FP2).AM4 vs FP2
  • 4.8x more popular
    AMD A6 9500E is more popular than the average processor (4.80 vs 1.000).
    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.
    AMD A6 9500E is more popular than the average processor (4.80 vs 1.000).4.8 vs 1
  • 5.56x cheaper
    AMD A6 9500E is cheaper than the average processor (£45 vs £250).
    AMD A6 9500E is cheaper than the average processor (£45 vs £250).£45 vs £250
  • 2.29x higher GPU clock speed
    AMD A6 9500E 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.
    What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
    When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=350 MHz

    AMD A6 9500E 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
  • 22.2% lower base power
    AMD A6 9500E 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.
    What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
    When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <30 W

    AMD A6 9500E 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
  • Modern CPU socket
    AMD A6 9500E uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (AM4 vs FP2).
  • 2.29x higher GPU clock speed
    AMD A6 9500E 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.
  • Includes stock cooler
    AMD A6 9500E includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
  • 10 °C lower CPU temperature
    AMD A6 9500E 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.
  • 22.2% lower base power
    AMD A6 9500E 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.

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Overall
Platform
Integrated Graphics
Power & Thermal
  • 4 year/s older release date
    AMD A6 9500E has an older release date than the average processor (2,016 vs 2,020).
    May 2016
  • No crypto acceleration
    AMD A6 9500E does not include crypto acceleration, the average processor does.
  • Older TPM support
    AMD A6 9500E supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).
  • 44.7% weaker single-core performance
    AMD A6 9500E has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,372 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 58.5% lower single-core score
    AMD A6 9500E 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.
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    AMD A6 9500E has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 20.9% lower boost clock
    AMD A6 9500E 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.
  • 81.1% lower multi-core score
    AMD A6 9500E has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (908 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 83.7% lower PassMark score
    AMD A6 9500E has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (1,713 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 6 fewer CPU threads
    AMD A6 9500E has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (2 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • No multithreading support
    AMD A6 9500E does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
  • 1 fewer threads per core
    AMD A6 9500E has fewer threads per core than the average processor (1 vs 2). The average processor offers 2 threads per core.
  • 2.33x larger process node
    AMD A6 9500E has a higher process node than the average processor (28 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    AMD A6 9500E uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Bristol Ridge vs Kaby Lake).
  • 40.4% larger die size
    AMD A6 9500E has a higher die size than the average processor (250 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
  • 60% smaller L2 cache
    AMD A6 9500E 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.
  • 58.3% smaller L1 cache
    AMD A6 9500E has a lower L1 cache than the average processor (160 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
  • Less advanced foundry
    AMD A6 9500E uses a less advanced foundry process than the average processor (GlobalFoundries 28 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
  • 37.4% fewer transistors
    AMD A6 9500E has fewer transistors than the average processor (3.1 billion vs 4.95 billion). The average processor has 4.95 billion transistors.
  • 8 fewer PCIe lanes
    AMD A6 9500E has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (8 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
  • 18.2% lower memory speed
    AMD A6 9500E has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (2,400 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • 16.2% lower memory bandwidth
    AMD A6 9500E 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.
  • Inferior integrated GPU
    AMD A6 9500E uses an inferior integrated GPU to the average processor (Radeon R5 vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
  • 83.3% fewer GPU execution units
    AMD A6 9500E has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (4 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
  • 10 °C lower TJ Max
    AMD A6 9500E has a lower TJ Max than the average processor (90 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
  • No configurable TDP
    AMD A6 9500E does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
  • 44.7% weaker single-core performance
    AMD A6 9500E has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,372 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
    What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >3200

    AMD A6 9500E has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,372 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.1,372 vs 2,483
  • 58.5% lower single-core score
    AMD A6 9500E 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.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects single-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you care about snappy everyday performance in lighter apps, browsing, office work, or tasks that do not scale well across many cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >2000

    AMD A6 9500E 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
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    AMD A6 9500E has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
    When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 8+

    AMD A6 9500E has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.2 vs 6
  • 20.9% lower boost clock
    AMD A6 9500E 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.
    What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
    When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4.7 GHz

    AMD A6 9500E 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
  • 2.33x larger process node
    AMD A6 9500E has a higher process node than the average processor (28 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
    When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <10 nm

    AMD A6 9500E 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
  • 81.1% lower multi-core score
    AMD A6 9500E has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (908 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects multi-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you want a quick picture of multi-core speed in everyday mixed workloads, multitasking, and broadly optimized software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >8500

    AMD A6 9500E has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (908 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.908 vs 4,793
  • 83.7% lower PassMark score
    AMD A6 9500E has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (1,713 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    What it is: A benchmark score that gives a broad idea of overall processor performance.
    When it matters: When you want a quick overall performance comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >19000

    AMD A6 9500E has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (1,713 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.1,713 vs 10,532.5
  • 6 fewer CPU threads
    AMD A6 9500E has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (2 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
    When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 16+

    AMD A6 9500E has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (2 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.2 vs 8
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Overall
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(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

What customers 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 customers dislike 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

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cpu.userbenchmark.com
26/05/2026
AMD A6-9500E APU (2016 D.BR) AD9500AHABBOX

The AMD A6-9500E is an entry-level "Bristol Ridge" APU for the AM4 socket featuring a 2-core, 2-thread design with a 35W TDP, offering high energy efficiency for basic, cool-running office systems. Key advantages include integrated Radeon R5 graphics, which eliminate the need for a dedicated GPU for basic tasks, and an upgrade path to faster Ryzen processors. However, the chip is...Read more

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cpubenchmark.net
Q4 2018
AMD A6-9500E - CPU Benchmarks

The AMD A6-9500E is a 7th Generation Bristol Ridge dual-core processor (3.0–3.4 GHz) designed for the Socket AM4 platform, featuring integrated Radeon R5 graphics and a 35W TDP for high energy efficiency. It delivers modest performance suitable for basic office tasks, H.265/VP9 media consumption, and low-power systems, yielding an average PassMark score of roughly 1,725. While its,...Read more

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cpubenchmark.net
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AMD A6-9500E vs Intel i5-9400F - CPU Benchmarks

The Intel Core i5-9400F significantly outperforms the AMD A6-9500E, with PassMark scores over five times higher, catering to vastly different user requirements. The i5-9400F offers 6 cores and superior multitasking for budget gaming, whereas the dual-core A6-9500E operates as a low-power, budget-focused APU. While the i5-9400F requires a dedicated GPU and has higher power...Read more

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cpubenchmark.net
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AMD A6-9500E vs A6-5400K APU - CPU Benchmarks

The AMD A6-9500E is the superior processor in this comparison, offering better energy efficiency with a 35W TDP and support for modern DDR4 memory on the AM4 socket. It delivers roughly 33% faster multi-threaded performance and up to 18% better single-thread performance compared to the A6-5400K. The AMD A6-5400K APU features higher clock speeds (3.6 GHz base, 3.8 GHz turbo) and is...Read more

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cpubenchmark.net
Q1 2017
AMD PRO A6-9500E - CPU Benchmarks

The AMD PRO A6-9500E is an entry-level, 2-core/2-thread desktop processor (35W TDP) based on the Bristol Ridge architecture, designed for AM4 platform office and multimedia applications. It features integrated Radeon R5 graphics capable of H.265/VP9 video acceleration. While its low 35W TDP allows for efficient, small-form-factor builds, the processor is limited by 28nm Excavator...Read more

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valid.x86.fr
Février 2026
CPU-Z Benchmark for AMD A6-9500E Radeon R5: Compare results with the standard A6-9500 (65W) to see the real performance gap

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X, a 16-core, 32-thread "Zen 5" processor, is highlighted as a high-end desktop solution reaching up to 5.7 GHz on the AM5 platform. Its primary strengths lie in exceptional multi-threaded performance suitable for professional, heavy workloads like 4K video editing and 3D modeling, alongside the longevity of the AM5 socket platform. Conversely, the processor...Read more

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