A8-6500B

Details and Benchmarks for AMD A8-6500B

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

4,343 Rank: 1477
Rank Name Score Visual
1473 Phenom II X3 B77 4,349
+0.1%
1474 Pentium E6800 4,345
+0%
1475 A8-5500B 4,344
+0%
1476 Phenom II N950 4,343
+0%
1477 A8-6500B 4,343
1478 Intel Core i7-720QM 4,342
+-0%
1479 Core i5-4300Y 4,341
+-0%
1480 A12-9700P 4,337
-0.1%
1481 Core i7-860S 4,337
-0.1%
1482 Core i7-620M 4,337
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

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

4,391 Rank: 1480
Rank Name Score Visual
1476 Pentium G850 4,392
+0%
1477 A8-3800 4,391
+0%
1478 Phenom II X2 560 4,391
+0%
1479 Core i3-4030U 4,391
+0%
1480 A8-6500B 4,391
1481 Core i3-2310M 4,390
+-0%
1482 Celeron 3965U 4,390
+-0%
1483 Atom C3538 4,390
+-0%
1484 Core i5-2390T 4,390
+-0%
1485 Celeron G1840 4,389
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

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

4,311 Rank: 1477
Rank Name Score Visual
1473 Pentium 4 3.80GHz 4,320
+0.2%
1474 Pentium G2020T 4,314
+0.1%
1475 Core 2 Quad Q9550 4,313
+0%
1476 Intel Core i7-620LM 4,312
+0%
1477 A8-6500B 4,311
1478 Xeon E5530 4,309
+-0%
1479 A6-5400K 4,309
+-0%
1480 A6-5400B 4,309
+-0%
1481 Core i7-930 4,308
-0.1%
1482 Celeron G550 4,307
-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 A8-6500B based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,555 Rank: 1147
Rank Name Score Visual
1143 Pentium G4500 4,555
+0%
1144 Core i7-6600U 4,555
+0%
1145 FX-7600P 4,555
+0%
1146 Athlon Gold 3150U 4,555
+0%
1147 A8-6500B 4,555
1148 Core i7-5557U 4,554
+-0%
1149 Core i7-5600U 4,554
+-0%
1150 Core i3-4330T 4,554
+-0%
1151 FX-8800P 4,554
+-0%
1152 Ryzen 3 2200U 4,553
+-0%

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Data Processing

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

4,503 Rank: 1313
Rank Name Score Visual
1309 Core m3-8100Y 4,504
+0%
1310 Atom x7-E3950 4,504
+0%
1311 Athlon II X3 440 4,503
+0%
1312 Athlon II X4 600e 4,503
+0%
1313 A8-6500B 4,503
1314 Core i7-4650U 4,502
+-0%
1315 Core i5-4300U 4,502
+-0%
1316 A12-9700P 4,502
+-0%
1317 Core i7-3689Y 4,502
+-0%
1318 Phenom II X3 B75 4,502
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

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

4,503 Rank: 1390
Rank Name Score Visual
1386 Phenom II X4 B45 4,503
+0%
1387 A8-3800 4,503
+0%
1388 Pentium G3250T 4,503
+0%
1389 Core i3-560 4,503
+0%
1390 A8-6500B 4,503
1391 Athlon II X4 640 4,502
+-0%
1392 Pentium G2010 4,502
+-0%
1393 Athlon II X4 635 4,502
+-0%
1394 A10-5750M 4,502
+-0%
1395 A8-7200P 4,502
+-0%

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A8-6500B Details

Ranking #1476 of 2060 in overall performance, the AMD A8-6500B represents a mid-range desktop processor from the Richland generation, launched in June 2013. As of early 2026, this processor is well beyond its prime, having been superseded by several generations of more advanced CPUs from both AMD and Intel. Despite its age, it still holds relevance in certain budget or legacy systems, particularly where integrated graphics and low power consumption are priorities. The A8-6500B is built on a 32 nm process using GlobalFoundries, with a die size of 246 mm² and 1.3 billion transistors. Its core count of four and matching thread count reflect a design aimed at basic multitasking and light productivity workloads.

Operating at a base frequency of 3.5 GHz with a turbo boost up to 4.1 GHz, the A8-6500B is capable of delivering modest performance for its time. It features a 4 MB L2 cache, dual-channel DDR3 memory support up to 1866 MT/s, and a 65 W TDP, making it efficient for low-power desktops. The processor uses the Socket FM2 interface and supports PCIe Gen 2, ensuring compatibility with motherboards from its era. While it lacks SMT (Simultaneous Multithreading), it supports a wide range of instruction sets, including AVX, AES-NI, and AMD-V, which enhance performance in encryption, virtualization, and multimedia applications.

Integrated into the A8-6500B is the Radeon HD 8570D GPU, which features 320 shader cores and a maximum frequency of 720 MHz. This GPU enables basic gaming and media playback without requiring a discrete graphics card. The processor supports up to three display outputs, making it suitable for multi-monitor setups in office or home environments. Its single-core score of 4311 and multicore score of 4391 place it just above several older Intel Core i3 and i5 variants, though it falls significantly behind modern processors in both categories.

In terms of competitive positioning, the A8-6500B is outpaced by nearly every mainstream CPU available today. It ranks near the bottom of the overall performance spectrum, with scores far below the top 50 list, where even entry-level modern chips like the Ryzen 5 9600X exceed its capabilities. Its strongest category is single-core performance, where it holds a slight edge over some older dual-core processors, but its multicore and overall scores indicate that it struggles with modern multi-threaded applications. This makes the A8-6500B best suited for basic office use, web browsing, and light multimedia tasks.

Given its age and performance limitations, the A8-6500B is not ideal for gaming, content creation, or demanding software. However, it remains a viable option in systems where power efficiency, cost, and basic functionality are prioritized. For users seeking a modern upgrade, even an entry-level modern processor would offer a substantial leap in performance and features. As of March 2026, the A8-6500B stands as a relic of a bygone era in desktop computing, useful only in niche scenarios or legacy hardware environments.
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AMD A8-6500B

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: A8-6500B
Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 3500 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 35x (locked)
Core Name: Richland
Socket: Socket FM2
Package: µPGA
Target Segment: Desktop
TDP: 65 W

Cache Specifications

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3

Physical Specifications

Process: 32 nm
Die Area: 246 mm²
Manufacturer: GlobalFoundries

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX ABM BMI1 FMA3 AES CLMUL F16C SSE4a FMA4 AMD-V 3DNow! TBM XOP PowerNow!
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