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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£20
  • Avg. price in US: ~$20
  • PassMark benchmark result: 1592
  • N. of physical cores: 2
  • CPU boost clock speed: 3.0 GHz

AMD Pro A6 8500B review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

4.7

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%

4.7

Technical Score

10.0%

?

User score

Poor
4.7

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%

4.8

Performance

18.0%

2.9

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

4.4

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

7.4

Power & Thermal

4.0%

7.6

Platform

1.0%

6.4

Integrated Graphics

Poor
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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%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 3.2
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    1.4

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    9.0

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    1.6

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    1.0

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    1.0

    N. of physical cores

  • 4.6
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    9.0

    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 Pro A6-8500B is a low-end, 6th generation Carrizo APU designed for business laptops, featuring 2 CPU cores and 2 threads with a base clock speed of 1.6 GHz and a turbo boost up to 3.0 GHz. Built on a 28 nm process with a 15W TDP, this SoC integrates a Radeon R5 graphics unit with 4 compute cores (800 MHz) and a DDR3-1600 memory controller, making it suitable for basic office tasks and web browsing. Main advantages include dedicated business support features, long-term availability, and hardware-accelerated HEVC/H.265 video decoding. However, its performance is significantly limited by a single-module configuration, resulting in multi-threaded benchmarks that are often comparable only to budget Celeron processors and are substantially slower than quad-core Carrizo alternatives.

Technical Specifications of processor AMD Pro A6 8500B

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%

?

Performance

18.0%

?

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

?

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

?

Power & Thermal

4.0%

?

Platform

1.0%

?

Integrated Graphics

4.7
AMD Pro A6 8500B has a technical score of 4.72 points, which is lower than that of 60.6% 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%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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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.
1.0
AMD Pro A6 8500B has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% 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%

4.7

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

6.3
AMD Pro A6 8500B has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.3 points, which is lower than 51% 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

mobile
AMD Pro A6 8500B belongs to the mobile processor class, which is more advanced than that of 7.3% of processors and equal to that of 48.6% 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

FP4
AMD Pro A6 8500B uses the FP4 CPU socket, which is older than that of 59.8% of processors and equal to that of 0.7% 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

N/A
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 Pro A6 8500B 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 Pro A6 8500B 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 Pro A6 8500B 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 Pro A6 8500B 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

3.0 GHz
AMD Pro A6 8500B reaches a boost clock of 3.0 GHz which is lower than that of 92.9% of processors and equal to that of 1% 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

2x1.6 GHz
AMD Pro A6 8500B has a base clock of 2x1.6 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 Pro A6 8500B 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 Pro A6 8500B 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 Pro A6 8500B 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 Pro A6 8500B 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

256 KB
AMD Pro A6 8500B has an L1 cache of 256 KB which is smaller than that of 59.4% of processors and equal to that of 18.5% 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

DDR3
AMD Pro A6 8500B supports DDR DDR3, which is older than that of 86.3% of processors and equal to that of 13.7% 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

1,600 MHz
AMD Pro A6 8500B supports memory speeds up to 1600 MHz, which is lower than that of 87.3% of processors and equal to 11.3% 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

DDR3-1600 MHz
AMD Pro A6 8500B supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR3-1600 MHz, which is lower than that of 87.6% of processors and equal to 8.1% 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

1,600 MHz
AMD Pro A6 8500B supports XMP/EXPO memory speeds up to 1600 MHz, which is higher than that of 86.5% of processors and equal to 0.4% of processors.
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

32 GB
AMD Pro A6 8500B supports up to 32 GB of memory, which is less than 71.9% of processors and equal to 19.5% 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 Pro A6 8500B 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 Pro A6 8500B 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 Pro A6 8500B 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 Pro A6 8500B 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

H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode)
AMD Pro A6 8500B supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode) media codecs, which is broader support than 50.7% of processors and equal to 0.1% 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

15 W
AMD Pro A6 8500B has a TDP of 15 W which is lower than that of 77.7% of processors and equal to that of 16.1% 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

15 W
AMD Pro A6 8500B has a base power of 15 W which is lower than that of 77.2% of processors and equal to that of 16.2% 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

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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

yes
AMD Pro A6 8500B supports configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
cTDP: 12-35 W
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AMD Pro A6 8500B vs the average processor

  • 66.7% lower base power
    AMD Pro A6 8500B has a lower base power draw than the average processor (15 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 Pro A6 8500B has a lower base power draw than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.15 W vs 45 W
  • 10 °C lower CPU temperature
    AMD Pro A6 8500B 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 Pro A6 8500B 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
    AMD Pro A6 8500B 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, CLMUL, BMI1, ABM, XOP, TBM vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
    What it is: The supported CPU instruction sets and extensions.
    When it matters: When you run software that depends on specific CPU instructions.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Pro A6 8500B 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, CLMUL, BMI1, ABM, XOP, TBM 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, CLMUL, BMI1, ABM, XOP, TBM vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    AMD Pro A6 8500B has a lower TDP than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    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

    AMD Pro A6 8500B has a lower TDP than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.15 W vs 45 W
  • 12.5x cheaper
    AMD Pro A6 8500B is cheaper than the average processor (£20 vs £250).
    AMD Pro A6 8500B is cheaper than the average processor (£20 vs £250).£20 vs £250
  • 2.29x higher GPU clock speed
    AMD Pro A6 8500B 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 Pro A6 8500B 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
  • Broader instruction support
    AMD Pro A6 8500B 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, CLMUL, BMI1, ABM, XOP, TBM vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
  • 2.29x higher GPU clock speed
    AMD Pro A6 8500B 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.
  • 66.7% lower base power
    AMD Pro A6 8500B has a lower base power draw than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
  • 10 °C lower CPU temperature
    AMD Pro A6 8500B 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.
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    AMD Pro A6 8500B has a lower TDP than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.

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Overall
Platform
Integrated Graphics
Power & Thermal
  • 5 year/s older release date
    AMD Pro A6 8500B has an older release date than the average processor (2,015 vs 2,020).
    June 2015
  • No crypto acceleration
    AMD Pro A6 8500B does not include crypto acceleration, the average processor does.
  • Older TPM support
    AMD Pro A6 8500B supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).
  • 47% weaker single-core performance
    AMD Pro A6 8500B has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,317 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 30.2% lower boost clock
    AMD Pro A6 8500B has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    AMD Pro A6 8500B has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 84.9% lower PassMark score
    AMD Pro A6 8500B has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (1,592 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 6 fewer CPU threads
    AMD Pro A6 8500B has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (2 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • No multithreading support
    AMD Pro A6 8500B does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
  • 1 fewer threads per core
    AMD Pro A6 8500B has fewer threads per core than the average processor (1 vs 2). The average processor offers 2 threads per core.
  • 18 lower clock multiplier
    AMD Pro A6 8500B has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (10 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
  • 2.33x larger process node
    AMD Pro A6 8500B 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 Pro A6 8500B uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Carrizo vs Kaby Lake).
  • 40.4% larger die size
    AMD Pro A6 8500B 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 Pro A6 8500B 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.
  • 33.3% smaller L1 cache
    AMD Pro A6 8500B has a lower L1 cache than the average processor (256 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
  • Less advanced foundry
    AMD Pro A6 8500B uses a less advanced foundry process than the average processor (GlobalFoundries 28 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
  • 37.4% fewer transistors
    AMD Pro A6 8500B has fewer transistors than the average processor (3.1 billion vs 4.95 billion). The average processor has 4.95 billion transistors.
  • Older DDR support
    AMD Pro A6 8500B supports an older DDR generation than the average processor (DDR3 vs DDR4).
  • 45.4% lower memory speed
    AMD Pro A6 8500B has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (1,600 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • 25.5% lower memory bandwidth
    AMD Pro A6 8500B has a lower memory bandwidth than the average processor (34.1 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
  • 4 fewer PCIe lanes
    AMD Pro A6 8500B has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (12 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
  • 50% less memory capacity
    AMD Pro A6 8500B has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average processor (32 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
  • Narrower media codec support
    AMD Pro A6 8500B supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
  • Inferior integrated GPU
    AMD Pro A6 8500B uses an inferior integrated GPU to the average processor (Radeon R5 vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
  • 83.3% fewer GPU execution units
    AMD Pro A6 8500B 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 Pro A6 8500B has a lower TJ Max than the average processor (90 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
  • 47% weaker single-core performance
    AMD Pro A6 8500B has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,317 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 Pro A6 8500B has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,317 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.1,317 vs 2,483
  • 30.2% lower boost clock
    AMD Pro A6 8500B has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3 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 Pro A6 8500B has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.3.0 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    AMD Pro A6 8500B 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 Pro A6 8500B has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.2 vs 6
  • 2.33x larger process node
    AMD Pro A6 8500B 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 Pro A6 8500B 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
  • 84.9% lower PassMark score
    AMD Pro A6 8500B has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (1,592 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 Pro A6 8500B has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (1,592 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.1,592 vs 10,532.5
  • 6 fewer CPU threads
    AMD Pro A6 8500B 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 Pro A6 8500B has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (2 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.2 vs 8
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    AMD Pro A6 8500B uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Carrizo vs Kaby Lake).
    What it is: The internal core-design codename used for this processor generation.
    When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs at a deeper design level and want to identify the exact architecture behind marketing names.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Pro A6 8500B uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Carrizo vs Kaby Lake).Carrizo vs Kaby Lake
  • No multithreading support
    AMD Pro A6 8500B does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
    What it is: Lets each physical core run more than one thread at the same time, such as with Hyper-Threading or SMT.
    When it matters: When multitasking, rendering, compiling, virtualization, or other thread-heavy work benefits from more total processing threads.

    Importance: HIGH

    AMD Pro A6 8500B does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
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What customers like about AMD Pro A6 8500B?

  • Sufficient performance for basic everyday workloads like office tasks and light web browsing
  • Low power consumption with a 15W TDP, making it suitable for efficient business laptops
  • Includes integrated Radeon R5 graphics which provides hardware decoding for modern video formats like HEVC/H.265
  • AMD Pro series branding ensures better stability and long-tail support for business environments compared to standard consumer models
  • Decent single-thread performance that is comparable to contemporary entry-level Intel Core i3 processors of its era

What customers dislike about AMD Pro A6 8500B?

  • Weak multi-threading performance due to its single-module (two integer cores) architecture, comparable only to low-end Celeron processors
  • Poor performance in modern or demanding applications, frequently struggling with multitasking
  • Highly unsuitable for modern gaming; only very old or less demanding titles are playable at the lowest settings
  • Obsolete hardware by current standards, with significant input lag reported when attempting to run modern operating systems like Windows 11
  • Limited memory support, typically restricted to older DDR3-1600 RAM which further bottlenecks performance

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cpubenchmark.net
29/03/2026
AMD PRO A6-8500B vs Intel i5-6200U - CPU Benchmarks

The Intel Core i5-6200U significantly outperforms the AMD PRO A6-8500B, offering roughly 47% faster multi-threaded performance and better efficiency due to its 14nm architecture compared to AMD’s 28nm design. While the i5-6200U excels with Hyper-Threading and DDR4 support for improved multitasking, the A6-8500B offers a higher turbo clock speed and more cache for specific, light...Read more

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cpubenchmark.net
29/03/2026
AMD PRO A6-8500B - CPU Benchmarks

The AMD PRO A6-8500B is a 2015 dual-core "Carrizo" APU with a 1.6 GHz base, 3.0 GHz boost, and a 15W TDP, designed for power-efficient business laptops. It offers basic functionality with a PassMark CPU Mark of 1,592 and integrated Radeon R5 graphics. Pro-level longevity features are included, but its performance is low by modern standards. Pros include highly efficient operation...Read more

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ricondizionato.it
04/10/2025
HP ProBook 645 G2 AMD A6-8500B Notebook - Tests and User Reviews

The HP ProBook 645 G2 is a 14-inch, professionally focused refurbished notebook equipped with an AMD PRO A6-8500B processor, 16 GB of DDR4 RAM, and a 256 GB SSD, making it highly capable for multitasking and office productivity. Key advantages include extensive connectivity with legacy ports (VGA, RJ-45) alongside USB Type-C, integrated collaboration tools like HP Noise...Read more

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