A8-6500

Details and Benchmarks for AMD A8-6500

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for A8-6500 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,381 Rank: 1428
Rank Name Score Visual
1424 Xeon E5450 4,384
+0.1%
1425 Pentium Silver J5005 4,382
+0%
1426 Core i5-2520M 4,382
+0%
1427 A8-5600K 4,382
+0%
1428 A8-6500 4,381
1429 Athlon II X4 631 4,381
+0%
1430 PRO A10-8750B 4,381
+0%
1431 Celeron G1840T 4,379
+-0%
1432 A8-7500 4,378
-0.1%
1433 Phenom II X4 850 4,378
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for A8-6500 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,430 Rank: 1385
Rank Name Score Visual
1381 Athlon II X4 641 4,431
+0%
1382 Core M-5Y10c 4,431
+0%
1383 FX-8800P 4,431
+0%
1384 Phenom II X4 B60 4,430
+0%
1385 A8-6500 4,430
1386 Intel Core i5-540M 4,429
+-0%
1387 Core i5 M 450 4,429
+-0%
1388 Pentium Silver J5040 4,429
+-0%
1389 Celeron B830 4,428
+-0%
1390 Athlon II X3 455 4,428
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for A8-6500 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,348 Rank: 1441
Rank Name Score Visual
1437 Core i3-5005U 4,352
+0.1%
1438 Core i3-550 4,351
+0.1%
1439 Core i7-2617M 4,350
+0%
1440 Core i7-860 4,349
+0%
1441 A8-6500 4,348
1442 Phenom 9550 4,347
+-0%
1443 Xeon E5640 4,347
+-0%
1444 Xeon W3540 4,347
+-0%
1445 Pentium E6800 4,346
+-0%
1446 Phenom II X4 960T 4,344
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for A8-6500 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,563 Rank: 1105
Rank Name Score Visual
1101 Ryzen Embedded R1606G 4,563
+0%
1102 Core i7-6650U 4,563
+0%
1103 Core i5-7267U 4,563
+0%
1104 Pentium G3470 4,563
+0%
1105 A8-6500 4,563
1106 Xeon E5430 4,563
+0%
1107 Pentium Gold G5420T 4,562
+-0%
1108 Core i7-6660U 4,562
+-0%
1109 Xeon E5472 4,562
+-0%
1110 A8-5500B 4,562
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for A8-6500 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,514 Rank: 1250
Rank Name Score Visual
1246 Athlon Silver 3050U 4,515
+0%
1247 Pentium G4500 4,514
+0%
1248 Core i3-6100H 4,514
+0%
1249 Core i5-3230M 4,514
+0%
1250 A8-6500 4,514
1251 A8-3800 4,514
+0%
1252 Athlon II X4 605e 4,514
+0%
1253 Core i7-2620M 4,513
+-0%
1254 Celeron J3455 4,513
+-0%
1255 Core i5-4258U 4,513
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for A8-6500 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,512 Rank: 1322
Rank Name Score Visual
1318 Celeron G3900 4,512
+0%
1319 Celeron G4900T 4,512
+0%
1320 Celeron G3930T 4,512
+0%
1321 Pentium G3250 4,512
+0%
1322 A8-6500 4,512
1323 Phenom II X4 945 4,512
+0%
1324 Xeon E5507 4,512
+0%
1325 A8-3850 4,512
+0%
1326 Xeon E5440 4,512
+0%
1327 FX-9800P 4,512
+0%

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A8-6500 Details

The AMD A8-6500, launched in 2013, stands as a mid-range desktop processor from AMD's Richland generation, offering a blend of integrated graphics and modest multi-threaded performance. Though it is now over a decade old, its overall score of 4381 places it in the middle tier of historical CPU performance, ranking #1428 out of 2060 processors in the Passmark database. This positioning is particularly notable when compared to its closest rivals, such as the A8-5600K, which scores just slightly higher at 4382. The A8-6500 is outpaced by modern CPUs in every benchmark category, but it still holds relevance in legacy systems or for light productivity workloads where integrated graphics are essential.

At the heart of the A8-6500 is a dual-core design with four threads, enabled by AMD's Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT) technology. The processor operates at a base frequency of 3.1 GHz, with a turbo boost reaching 3.46 GHz, though this is constrained by a 65 W TDP and the 32 nm manufacturing process. It is built on the Richland architecture and uses the FCLGA1155 socket, a platform that was popular in the early 2010s. The chip integrates 0.122 MiB of L1 cache and 0.954 MiB of L2 cache per core, with a shared 2 MiB L3 cache. Despite its age, the A8-6500 supports modern features like AVX and AVX2, as well as AMD-V virtualization, making it capable of running virtual machines and modern software stacks, albeit not with high efficiency.

The integrated Radeon HD 8570D graphics engine, clocked at 850 MHz with a burst frequency of up to 1.1 GHz, provides basic visual performance suitable for office tasks, HD video playback, and casual gaming. It supports up to two displays and can handle lightweight applications, but it falls far short of discrete GPU performance. Memory support includes DDR3-1066/1333 with dual-channel bandwidth, enabling a maximum memory bandwidth of 21 GB/s, though the actual measured bandwidth is slightly higher at 29.9 GB/s under optimal conditions. This is sufficient for the era in which it was released but is now considered outdated.

In benchmark tests, the A8-6500 achieves a single-core score of 4348, placing it just behind the Core i3-5005U and Core i3-550 in its tier, and a multicore score of 4430, slightly above the Core i5-540M and Pentium 5405U. Its overall performance is modest, especially when contrasted with today’s top-tier CPUs like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX, which scores over 9,000 in the same benchmarks. While the A8-6500 may struggle with modern applications or multitasking, it remains a viable option for budget systems, media centers, or legacy desktops where cost and compatibility are prioritized over raw performance.

As of March 2026, the A8-6500 is best suited for users who need a reliable, low-power processor for basic computing tasks, light web browsing, and video playback. Its integrated graphics eliminate the need for a discrete GPU in entry-level setups, and its 65 W TDP ensures compatibility with older motherboards and cooling solutions. While it is no longer competitive in modern computing, it remains a functional, if outdated, component in the broader ecosystem of x86 processors.
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AMD A8-6500

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: A8-6500
Model Number: i3-2105
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 3100 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 35x (locked)
Core Name: Richland
Socket: FCLGA1155
Package: µPGA
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 65 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 124.928 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.954 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3 1066/1333
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 21 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: 1x16, 2x8

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 3000
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1100 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 32 nm
Die Area: 246 mm²
Manufacturer: GlobalFoundries
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 FMA3 AES CLMUL F16C x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT SSE4a FMA4 AMD-V TSX Flex Memory FMA 3DNow! TBM XOP PowerNow!
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