AMD A8-6500 vs AMD Athlon II X2 221
A side-by-side spec comparison of the AMD A8-6500 and the AMD Athlon II X2 221. We line up every specification, highlight the winner of each, and tally an overall verdict so you can decide which cpu / processor is right for your build.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W | 65W |
| Cores | 4 | 2 |
| Socket | FM2 | AM3 |
| L3 Cache | 0 MB | 0 MB |
| Threads | 8 | 4 |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz | 2.8 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | 2.8 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Piledriver | Lynx |
| Integrated Graphics | Radeon HD 8570D | None |
AMD A8-6500
6
specs won
AMD Athlon II X2 221
0
specs won
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