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  • Avg. price: ~£55
  • PassMark benchmark result: 3231
  • N. of physical cores: 4
  • CPU boost clock speed: 3.9 GHz

AMD Pro A8 8650B 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%

3.9

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Poor
3.9

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%

3.2

Performance

18.0%

3.4

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

4.8

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

7.8

Power & Thermal

4.0%

7.8

Platform

1.0%

6.5

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

  • 2.0
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    1.8

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    1.0

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    4.3

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    1.0

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    1.8

    N. of physical cores

  • 1.4
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.2

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    1.8

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    1.6

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    1.0

    L3 cache

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Verdict

The AMD Pro A8-8650B is a quad-core desktop APU from the Godavari PRO architecture, featuring a 3.2 GHz base clock and a 3.9 GHz turbo boost on the FM2+ socket. Built on a 28nm process with a 65W TDP, it integrates Radeon R7 graphics with 6 cores and a 757 MHz clock speed, supporting DDR3 memory up to 2133 MHz and a 4MB L2 cache. Its main pros include strong value for everyday office tasks, smooth performance in light gaming at lower resolutions, and reliable professional-grade features for business environments. However, its primary cons are its aging architecture that struggles with modern, CPU-intensive software and its tendency to bottleneck dedicated GPUs if used for high-end gaming.

Technical Specifications of processor AMD Pro A8 8650B

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

3.9
AMD Pro A8 8650B has a technical score of 3.91 points, which is lower than that of 84.9% 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 A8 8650B 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%

3.9

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

5.7
AMD Pro A8 8650B has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.7 points, which is lower than 78% 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 Pro A8 8650B 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

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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

A88X, A85X, A78, A75, A68H
AMD Pro A8 8650B supports A88X, A85X, A78, A75, A68H chipsets, which is narrower compatibility than 65.3% 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 Pro A8 8650B 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+

4
AMD Pro A8 8650B has 4 CPU cores, which is fewer than 50.7% of processors and equal to 28.5% 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+

4
AMD Pro A8 8650B offers 4 CPU threads, which is fewer than 67.3% of processors and equal to 26.6% 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 A8 8650B 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

3.9 GHz
AMD Pro A8 8650B reaches a boost clock of 3.9 GHz which is lower than that of 65% of processors and equal to that of 3.5% 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

4 x 3.2 GHz
AMD Pro A8 8650B has a base clock of 4x3.2 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 A8 8650B 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 A8 8650B 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 A8 8650B 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

4 MB
AMD Pro A8 8650B has an L2 cache of 4 MB which is larger than that of 55.1% of processors and equal to that of 9.2% 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 A8 8650B 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 A8 8650B 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

2,133 MHz
AMD Pro A8 8650B supports memory speeds up to 2133 MHz, which is lower than that of 75.6% of processors and equal to 8.8% 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

DDR3-2133 MHz
AMD Pro A8 8650B supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR3-2133 MHz, which is lower than that of 81.3% of processors and equal to 1.3% 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

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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 A8 8650B 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

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AMD Pro A8 8650B includes integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
AMD Radeon R7
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 R7
AMD Pro A8 8650B uses the Radeon R7 integrated GPU, which is less advanced than that in 82.6% of processors and equal to that in 1.3% 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

6
AMD Pro A8 8650B has 6 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 83.8% of processors and equal to 6.2% 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

757 MHz
AMD Pro A8 8650B has an integrated GPU clock of 757 MHz which is higher than that of 89.9% of processors and equal to that of 0.3% 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), VC-1 (HW decode), MPEG-4 (HW decode)
AMD Pro A8 8650B supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), VC-1 (HW decode), MPEG-4 (HW decode) media codecs, which is narrower support than 60.3% 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

65 W
AMD Pro A8 8650B has a TDP of 65 W which is higher than that of 70% 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

65 W
AMD Pro A8 8650B has a base power of 65 W which is higher than that of 70.3% of processors and equal to that of 16.4% 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 A8 8650B supports configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
cTDP: 45 W
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AMD Pro A8 8650B vs the average processor

  • Includes stock cooler
    AMD Pro A8 8650B 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 Pro A8 8650B includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
  • 28.7 °C lower CPU temperature
    AMD Pro A8 8650B has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (71.3 °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 A8 8650B has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (71.3 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.71.3 °C vs 100 °C
  • Supports memory overclocking
    AMD Pro A8 8650B supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
    What it is: Allows memory speeds beyond official stock settings through manual tuning or profile-based overclocking.
    When it matters: When you want to push RAM performance higher than stock support allows, especially in enthusiast or gaming builds.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Pro A8 8650B supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
  • Includes crypto acceleration
    AMD Pro A8 8650B includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not.
    What it is: Built-in hardware support for accelerating encryption and cryptographic tasks.
    When it matters: When encryption speed or secure workloads matter to you.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Pro A8 8650B includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not.AES, SHA, RSA/PKA vs AES, SHA
  • 4.55x cheaper
    AMD Pro A8 8650B is cheaper than the average processor (£55 vs £250).
    AMD Pro A8 8650B is cheaper than the average processor (£55 vs £250).£55 vs £250
  • 2.16x higher GPU clock speed
    AMD Pro A8 8650B has a higher integrated GPU frequency than the average processor (757 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 A8 8650B has a higher integrated GPU frequency than the average processor (757 MHz vs 350 MHz). The average processor has integrated GPU frequency of 350 MHz.757 MHz vs 350 MHz
  • 60% larger L2 cache
    AMD Pro A8 8650B has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (4 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
    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

    AMD Pro A8 8650B has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (4 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.4 MB vs 2.5 MB
  • Includes crypto acceleration
    AMD Pro A8 8650B includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not.
  • 60% larger L2 cache
    AMD Pro A8 8650B has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (4 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • Supports memory overclocking
    AMD Pro A8 8650B supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
  • 2.16x higher GPU clock speed
    AMD Pro A8 8650B has a higher integrated GPU frequency than the average processor (757 MHz vs 350 MHz). The average processor has integrated GPU frequency of 350 MHz.
  • Includes stock cooler
    AMD Pro A8 8650B includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
  • 28.7 °C lower CPU temperature
    AMD Pro A8 8650B has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (71.3 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.

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Platform
Cache & Architecture
Memory & PCIe
Integrated Graphics
Power & Thermal
  • 5 year/s older release date
    AMD Pro A8 8650B has an older release date than the average processor (2,015 vs 2,020).
    September 2015
  • 70.4% lower single-core score
    AMD Pro A8 8650B has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (435 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 40.2% weaker single-core performance
    AMD Pro A8 8650B has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,486 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 78.7% lower multi-core score
    AMD Pro A8 8650B has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,020 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 69.3% lower PassMark score
    AMD Pro A8 8650B has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (3,231 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    AMD Pro A8 8650B has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • No multithreading support
    AMD Pro A8 8650B does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
  • 9.3% lower boost clock
    AMD Pro A8 8650B has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.9 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    AMD Pro A8 8650B has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 1 fewer threads per core
    AMD Pro A8 8650B has fewer threads per core than the average processor (1 vs 2). The average processor offers 2 threads per core.
  • 37.5% lower bus speed
    AMD Pro A8 8650B has a lower bus speed than the average processor (5 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor runs at bus speed of 8 GT/s.
  • 2.33x larger process node
    AMD Pro A8 8650B 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 A8 8650B uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Godavari vs Kaby Lake).
  • 33.3% smaller L1 cache
    AMD Pro A8 8650B 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 A8 8650B uses a less advanced foundry process than the average processor (GlobalFoundries 28 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
  • 51.3% fewer transistors
    AMD Pro A8 8650B has fewer transistors than the average processor (2.4 billion vs 4.95 billion). The average processor has 4.95 billion transistors.
  • Older DDR support
    AMD Pro A8 8650B supports an older DDR generation than the average processor (DDR3 vs DDR4).
  • 25.5% lower memory bandwidth
    AMD Pro A8 8650B 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.
  • 27.3% lower memory speed
    AMD Pro A8 8650B has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (2,133 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • 50% less memory capacity
    AMD Pro A8 8650B has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average processor (32 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
  • Inferior integrated GPU
    AMD Pro A8 8650B uses an inferior integrated GPU to the average processor (Radeon R7 vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
  • 75% fewer GPU execution units
    AMD Pro A8 8650B has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (6 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
  • 28.7 °C lower TJ Max
    AMD Pro A8 8650B has a lower TJ Max than the average processor (71.3 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
  • 44.4% higher base power
    AMD Pro A8 8650B has a higher base power draw than the average processor (65 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
  • 44.4% higher TDP
    AMD Pro A8 8650B has a higher TDP than the average processor (65 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
  • 70.4% lower single-core score
    AMD Pro A8 8650B has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (435 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 Pro A8 8650B has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (435 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.435 vs 1,471
  • 40.2% weaker single-core performance
    AMD Pro A8 8650B has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,486 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 A8 8650B has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,486 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.1,486 vs 2,483
  • 2.33x larger process node
    AMD Pro A8 8650B 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 A8 8650B 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
  • 78.7% lower multi-core score
    AMD Pro A8 8650B has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,020 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 Pro A8 8650B has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,020 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.1,020 vs 4,793
  • 69.3% lower PassMark score
    AMD Pro A8 8650B has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (3,231 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 A8 8650B has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (3,231 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.3,231 vs 10,532.5
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    AMD Pro A8 8650B uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Godavari 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 A8 8650B uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Godavari vs Kaby Lake).Godavari vs Kaby Lake
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    AMD Pro A8 8650B has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 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 A8 8650B has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.4 vs 6
  • No multithreading support
    AMD Pro A8 8650B 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 A8 8650B does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
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What customers like about AMD Pro A8 8650B?

  • Excellent value for money for budget-conscious users
  • Handles everyday computing tasks (web browsing, office work) efficiently
  • Capable of running older or lighter games like GTA V and Knockout City at reduced settings
  • Reliable integrated Radeon R7 graphics for its class
  • Supports hardware virtualization for improved virtual machine performance
  • Decent base and turbo clock speeds for basic multitasking

What customers dislike about AMD Pro A8 8650B?

  • Struggles with modern, graphically intensive titles (e.g., Overwatch, Flipper House)
  • Significant lag in games like The Sims 4 even at medium-to-low settings
  • Locked multiplier prevents easy overclocking for performance boosts
  • Uses older 28nm architecture, making it less power-efficient than modern chips
  • Limited to DDR3 memory support
  • Stock cooling can sometimes be insufficient under heavy loads

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videocardbenchmark.net
12/11/2015
Radeon R7 PRO A8-8650B - Video Card Benchmarks Note: Dates for live benchmark databases reflect the most recent daily update as of the current time. W...

The Radeon R7 PRO A8-8650B, released in late 2015 as part of the "Godavari" APU, is an integrated graphics solution designed for the FM2+ socket, featuring 10 compute cores (4 CPU + 6 GPU). Positioned in the low-to-mid range, it provides adequate performance for daily tasks, office work, and light gaming on minimal settings while supporting DirectX 12, making it a viable option for...Read more

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cpubenchmark.net
01/10/2015
AMD PRO A8-8650B - CPU Benchmarks

The AMD PRO A8-8650B is a 2015-era quad-core APU designed for the Socket FM2+ platform, offering a 3.2 GHz base clock and integrated Radeon R7 graphics. It is suitable for budget office tasks and light media consumption, featuring 4MB of L2 cache and support for DDR3 memory. However, the processor suffers from significant performance limitations due to its 28nm architecture, with...Read more

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cpubenchmark.net
29/03/2026
AMD PRO A8-8650B - CPU Benchmarks

The AMD PRO A8-8650B is a 2015 "Godaveri" APU featuring 4 cores, 4 threads, and integrated Radeon R7 graphics, operating at 3.2 GHz up to 3.9 GHz. Key advantages include its capability for entry-level gaming and office tasks, supported by a 4 MB L2 cache and fast DDR3-2133 memory. However, the 65W chip is hindered by an aging architecture and a locked multiplier, offering lower...Read more

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browser.geekbench.com
01/07/2026
AMD PRO A8-8650B Benchmarks - Geekbench Browser

The AMD PRO A8-8650B is a 28nm, quad-core desktop processor from 2015, utilizing the Socket FM2+ platform with a 3.2 GHz base clock and integrated Radeon R7 graphics. While offering budget-friendly performance for basic office work and light computing, it supports DDR3 memory and includes 4 MB of L2 cache, making it suitable for legacy systems. The APU supports AVX instructions and...Read more

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cpubenchmark.net
01/07/2026
AMD PRO A8-8650B - CPU Benchmarks

The AMD PRO A8-8650B is a 2015-era Socket FM2+ APU based on the Godaveri architecture, featuring four cores, a 3.2 GHz base clock (3.9 GHz boost), and integrated Radeon R7 graphics. It is designed for daily office tasks and basic multimedia, achieving a PassMark score of approximately 3,231, which places it alongside older Intel Core i3 processors. A primary advantage is the capable...Read more

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valid.x86.fr
01/07/2026
CPU-Z Benchmark for AMD PRO A8-8650B R7

The CPU-Z validation for the AMD PRO A8-8650B (R7) shows an overclocked frequency of 4109.71 MHz, utilizing an ASRock FM2A55M-HD+ R2.0 motherboard, 8 GB of DDR3 RAM, and an integrated Radeon R7 GPU. This setup features a highly overclocked Godavari-based APU, with dual-channel memory supporting the integrated graphics performance. However, the 28nm technology leads to higher heat...Read more

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tweakers.net
05/05/2025
The Best Gaming Processor - Best Buy Guide - Tweakers

The March 2024 Tweakers Best Buy Guide highlights AMD’s X3D processors as top gaming performers, praised for exceptional frame consistency in CPU-bound games, though they offer lower value for productivity tasks. The guide strongly recommends the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D for its enhanced value and AM5 platform longevity, while noting the discontinuation of the Ryzen 7 5700X3D, which has...Read more

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hardwarekings.nl
29/03/2024
Windows 11 Desktops - Hardware Kings (Specific mention in compatibility/listing)

Hardware Kings offers budget-friendly, refurbished, and compact desktop PCs, such as the HP ProDesk 400 G2 Mini and Dell OptiPlex 3050 Micro, pre-installed with Windows 11 Pro, specifically targeting cost-conscious users and office environments. Key advantages include significantly lower prices, often under €100 for Windows 11-ready units, that provide a sustainable, eco-friendly...Read more

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