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AMD A8-7100 vs AMD A6 Pro-7050B vs AMD A8-7200P

AMD A8-7100

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The AMD A8-7100 is a power efficient ULV (Ultra Low Voltage) quad-core processor based on the Kaveri architecture. It was revealed in June 2014 for notebooks and is manufactured by GlobalFoundries using a 28 nm SHP process. In addition to having two CPU modules for a total of four integer cores clocked at 1.8 - 3.0 GHz, the AMD chip also integrates a Radeon R5 GPU clocked at up to 514 MHz with 256 GCN shaders and a dual-channel DDR3-1600 memory controller.

Architecture 

Kaveri is the successor to the 2013 Richland architecture (e.g. A10-5750M). The revised CPU cores, codenamed Steamroller, represent the third generation of the module-based Bulldozer design. A number of major changes include modified decoders (now one per integer core), optimized branch prediction, and increased L1 I-cache from 64 KB to 96 KB per module. These revisions boost the performance per clock slightly over a similarly clocked Richland APU. For more details about the AMD Kaveri architecture, see our detailed analysis here:

Analysis of the AMD Kaveri Notebook Platform

Performance 

According to our benchmarks, the A8-7100 offers a CPU performance similar to the Haswell-based Intel Core i3-4010U. While the Core i3 wins in single-thread benchmarks, the A8-7100 takes the lead in some multi-thread tests. Overall, the A8-7100 will be sufficient for all daily workloads (Office, Internet browsing, multimedia) as well as light multitasking.

Graphics

The Radeon R5 (Kaveri) GPU of the A8-7100 features a core clock of up to 514 MHz and 256 shader units. Since the GPU is based on AMD's GCN 1.1 architecture, both DirectX 11.2 "Tier 2" and Mantle are supported. Furthermore, the GPU can be used for general purpose computing in various applications, such as Adobe Photoshop via the OpenCL API. 

In terms of 3D performance, the GPU is roughly as fast as a dedicated GeForce 710M and can handle many current games at low settings and (W)XGA resolution (as of 2014).

Power Consumption

The power consumption of the entire APU is rated at 19 Watts, which is somewhat above the Haswell ULV CPUs from Intel (15 W including chipset). Nevertheless, the A8-7100 is suited for 12 - 13-inch notebooks or larger.

AMD A6 Pro-7050B

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The AMD A6 Pro-7050B is a power efficient ULV (Ultra Low Voltage) dual-core processor based on the Kaveri architecture. It was revealed in June 2014 for notebooks and is manufactured by GlobalFoundries using a 28 nm SHP process. In addition to having one CPU module for a total of two integer cores clocked at 2.2 - 3.0 GHz, the AMD chip also integrates a Radeon R4 GPU clocked at up to 533 MHz with 192 GCN shaders and a dual-channel DDR3-1600 memory controller.

Technically, the 7050B is almost identical with the consumer model A6-7000. However, AMD guarantees an especially high stability and durability for the business-oriented Pro-Series.

Architecture 

Kaveri is the successor to the 2013 Richland architecture (e.g. A10-5750M). The revised CPU cores, codenamed Steamroller, represent the third generation of the module-based Bulldozer design. A number of major changes include modified decoders (now one per integer core), optimized branch prediction, and increased L1 I-cache from 64 KB to 96 KB per module. These revisions boost the performance per clock slightly over a similarly clocked Richland APU. For more details about the AMD Kaveri architecture, see our detailed analysis here:

Analysis of the AMD Kaveri Notebook Platform

Performance 

The A6 Pro-7050B offers a relatively low CPU performance somewhere between an Intel Atom Z3735G and Pentium 977. Overall, the 7050B is sufficient for simple everyday workloads (Office, light browsing, multimedia), but will struggle in more demanding applications or multitasking.

Graphics

The Radeon R4 (Kaveri) GPU of the A6 Pro-7050B features a core clock of up to 533 MHz and 192 shader units. Since the GPU is based on AMD's GCN 1.1 architecture, both DirectX 11.2 "Tier 2" and Mantle are supported. Furthermore, the GPU can be used for general purpose computing in various applications, such as Adobe Photoshop via the OpenCL API. 

In terms of 3D performance, the GPU is roughly as fast as the Intel HD Graphics (Haswell) or HD Graphics 4000. Limited by the CPU performance, however, only a few older and less demanding games such as Trackmania will run fluently in (very) low settings.

Power Consumption

The power consumption of the entire APU is rated at 17 Watts, which is somewhat above the Haswell ULV CPUs from Intel (15 W including chipset). Nevertheless, the A6 Pro-7050B is suited for 12 - 13-inch notebooks or larger.

AMD A8-7200P

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The quad-core AMD A8-7200P is a mid-range processor based on the Kaveri architecture. It was revealed in June 2014 for notebooks and is manufactured by GlobalFoundries using a 28 nm SHP process. In addition to having two CPU modules for a total of four integer cores clocked at 2.4 - 3.3 GHz, the AMD chip also integrates a Radeon R5 GPU clocked at up to 626 MHz with 256 GCN shaders and a dual-channel DDR3-1866 memory controller.

Architecture 

Kaveri is the successor to the 2013 Richland architecture (e.g. A10-5750M). The revised CPU cores, codenamed Steamroller, represent the third generation of the module-based Bulldozer design. A number of major changes include modified decoders (now one per integer core), optimized branch prediction, and increased L1 I-cache from 64 KB to 96 KB per module. These revisions boost the performance per clock slightly over a similarly clocked Richland APU. For more details about the AMD Kaveri architecture, see our detailed analysis here:

Analysis of the AMD Kaveri Notebook Platform

Performance 

According to the clock rates, the A8-7200P should offer a CPU performance level similar to the Sandy Bridge-based Intel Core i3-2310M or 2330M. Overall, the A8-7200P will be sufficient for multitasking daily workloads (Office, Internet browsing, multimedia) as well as more demanding programs.

Graphics

The Radeon R5 (Kaveri) GPU of the A8-7200P features a core clock of up to 626 MHz and 256 shader units. Since the GPU is based on AMD's GCN 1.1 architecture, both DirectX 11.2 "Tier 2" and Mantle are supported. Furthermore, the GPU can be used for general purpose computing in various applications, such as Adobe Photoshop via the OpenCL API. 

In terms of 3D performance, the GPU benefits from its DDR3-1866 memory support. Thus, the Radeon R5 is roughly as fast as a dedicated GeForce GT 720M and can handle many current games at low or medium settings at (W)XGA resolution.

Power Consumption

The power consumption of the entire APU is rated at 35 Watts, which is similar to other competing mid-range models. As a result, the A8-7200P is best suited for 14-inch notebooks or larger.

ModelAMD A8-7100AMD A6 Pro-7050BAMD A8-7200P
SeriesAMD KaveriAMD KaveriAMD Kaveri
CodenameKaveriKaveriKaveri
Series: Kaveri Kaveri
AMD FX-7600P2.7 - 3.6 GHz4 / 4 cores
AMD A10-7400P2.5 - 3.4 GHz4 / 4 cores
AMD A8-7200P2.4 - 3.3 GHz4 / 4 cores
AMD FX-75002.1 - 3.3 GHz4 / 4 cores
AMD A10 Pro-7350B2.1 - 3.3 GHz4 / 4 cores
AMD A10-73001.9 - 3.2 GHz4 / 4 cores
AMD A8 Pro-7150B1.9 - 3.2 GHz4 / 4 cores
AMD A8-7100 « 1.8 - 3 GHz4 / 4 cores
AMD A6 Pro-7050B2.2 - 3 GHz2 / 2 cores
AMD A6-70002.2 - 3 GHz2 / 2 cores
AMD FX-7600P2.7 - 3.6 GHz4 / 4 cores
AMD A10-7400P2.5 - 3.4 GHz4 / 4 cores
AMD A8-7200P2.4 - 3.3 GHz4 / 4 cores
AMD FX-75002.1 - 3.3 GHz4 / 4 cores
AMD A10 Pro-7350B2.1 - 3.3 GHz4 / 4 cores
AMD A10-73001.9 - 3.2 GHz4 / 4 cores
AMD A8 Pro-7150B1.9 - 3.2 GHz4 / 4 cores
AMD A8-71001.8 - 3 GHz4 / 4 cores
AMD A6 Pro-7050B « 2.2 - 3 GHz2 / 2 cores
AMD A6-70002.2 - 3 GHz2 / 2 cores
AMD FX-7600P2.7 - 3.6 GHz4 / 4 cores
AMD A10-7400P2.5 - 3.4 GHz4 / 4 cores
AMD A8-7200P « 2.4 - 3.3 GHz4 / 4 cores
AMD FX-75002.1 - 3.3 GHz4 / 4 cores
AMD A10 Pro-7350B2.1 - 3.3 GHz4 / 4 cores
AMD A10-73001.9 - 3.2 GHz4 / 4 cores
AMD A8 Pro-7150B1.9 - 3.2 GHz4 / 4 cores
AMD A8-71001.8 - 3 GHz4 / 4 cores
AMD A6 Pro-7050B2.2 - 3 GHz2 / 2 cores
AMD A6-70002.2 - 3 GHz2 / 2 cores
Clock1800 - 3000 MHz2200 - 3000 MHz2400 - 3300 MHz
L2 Cache4 MB1 MB4 MB
Cores / Threads4 / 42 / 24 / 4
TDP19 Watt17 Watt35 Watt
Transistors2410 Million2410 Million2410 Million
Technology28 nm28 nm28 nm
Die Size245 mm2245 mm2245 mm2
FeaturesSSE (1, 2, 3, 3S, 4.1, 4.2, 4A), x86-64, AES, AVX, FMA, DDR3-1600 ControllerSSE (1, 2, 3, 3S, 4.1, 4.2, 4A), x86-64, AES, AVX, FMA, DDR3-1600 ControllerSSE (1, 2, 3, 3S, 4.1, 4.2, 4A), x86-64, AES, AVX, FMA, DDR3-1866 Controller
iGPUAMD Radeon R5 (Kaveri) (? - 514 MHz)AMD Radeon R4 (Kaveri) ( - 533 MHz)AMD Radeon R5 (Kaveri) (553 - 626 MHz)
Architecturex86x86x86
Announced
Manufacturerwww.amd.comwww.amd.comwww.amd.com
max. Temp.102 °C
SocketBGA (FP3)

Benchmarks

Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64 Bit
100%
1 A8-7100 +
min: 126     avg: 133     median: 133 (1%)     max: 140 Points
min: 81     avg: 81.5     median: 81.5 (1%)     max: 82 Points
Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64 Bit
100%
1 A8-7100 +
min: 40     avg: 44     median: 44 (13%)     max: 48 Points
min: 49     avg: 49.5     median: 49.5 (15%)     max: 50 Points
Cinebench R11.5 - Cinebench R11.5 CPU Multi 64 Bit
100%
1 A8-7100 +
min: 1.55     avg: 1.8     median: 1.8 (2%)     max: 1.97 Points
min: 0.96     avg: 1     median: 1 (1%)     max: 0.99 Points
Cinebench R11.5 - Cinebench R11.5 CPU Single 64 Bit
100%
1 A8-7100 +
min: 0.54     avg: 0.6     median: 0.6 (14%)     max: 0.56 Points
min: 0.56     avg: 0.6     median: 0.6 (14%)     max: 0.58 Points
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Single (32bit)
100%
1 A8-7100 +
min: 1287     avg: 1379     median: 1379 (8%)     max: 1471 Points
min: 1790     avg: 1820     median: 1820 (11%)     max: 1850 Points
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Multi (32bit)
100%
1 A8-7100 +
min: 4103     avg: 4134     median: 4134 (3%)     max: 4165 Points
min: 2785     avg: 2930     median: 2930 (2%)     max: 3075 Points
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Multi (64bit)
100%
1 A8-7100 +
5763 Points (4%)
min: 3876     avg: 3975     median: 3974.5 (3%)     max: 4073 Points
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Single (64bit)
100%
1 A8-7100 +
2047 Points (2%)
min: 2386     avg: 2392     median: 2392 (3%)     max: 2398 Points
wPrime 2.10 - wPrime 2.0 1024m *
100%
1 A8-7100 +
min: 967     avg: 984     median: 984 (12%)     max: 1001 s
min: 1370     avg: 1483     median: 1482.5 (18%)     max: 1595 s
wPrime 2.10 - wPrime 2.0 32m *
100%
1 A8-7100 +
min: 30.72     avg: 33.2     median: 33.2 (7%)     max: 35.74 s
min: 38.95     avg: 48     median: 48 (10%)     max: 57 s
WinRAR - WinRAR 4.0
100%
1 A8-7100 +
min: 1409     avg: 1417     median: 1416.5 (2%)     max: 1424 Points
765 Points (1%)
X264 HD Benchmark 4.0 - x264 Pass 2
100%
1 A8-7100 +
min: 11     avg: 11.1     median: 11.1 (4%)     max: 11.1 fps
min: 6.29     avg: 6.3     median: 6.3 (2%)     max: 6.33 fps
X264 HD Benchmark 4.0 - x264 Pass 1
100%
1 A8-7100 +
min: 55.7     avg: 56     median: 56 (13%)     max: 56.2 fps
min: 32.67     avg: 32.8     median: 32.8 (8%)     max: 33 fps
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt Serpent
100%
1 A8-7100 +
min: 0.132     avg: 0.1     median: 0.1 (0%)     max: 0.135 GB/s
0.1 GB/s (0%)
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt Twofish
100%
1 A8-7100 +
min: 0.211     avg: 0.2     median: 0.2 (4%)     max: 0.212 GB/s
0.1 GB/s (2%)
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt AES
100%
1 A8-7100 +
min: 1     avg: 1.1     median: 1.1 (3%)     max: 1.1 GB/s
0.6 GB/s (2%)
3DMark 06 - CPU - 3DMark 06 - CPU
100%
1 A8-7100 +
2225 Points (5%)
1468 Points (3%)
Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 1M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 1M *
100%
1 A8-7100 +
min: 26.55     avg: 27.2     median: 27.2 (6%)     max: 27.78 s
min: 29.42     avg: 31.7     median: 31.7 (7%)     max: 33.98 s
Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 2M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 2M *
100%
1 A8-7100 +
min: 33.55     avg: 48     median: 48 (2%)     max: 62.4 s
min: 70.3     avg: 73.8     median: 73.8 (3%)     max: 77.3 s
Super Pi Mod 1.5 XS 32M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 32M *
100%
1 A8-7100 +
1546 s (7%)
min: 1665     avg: 1674     median: 1673.5 (7%)     max: 1682 s
3DMark Vantage - 3DM Vant. Perf. CPU no Physx
100%
1 A8-7100 +
min: 4846     avg: 4887     median: 4886.5 (4%)     max: 4927 Points
2591 Points (2%)
3DMark 11 - 3DM11 Performance Physics
100%
1 A8-7100 +
min: 1666     avg: 1710     median: 1710 (5%)     max: 1754 Points
min: 1113     avg: 1133     median: 1133 (3%)     max: 1153 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Physics
100%
1 A8-7100 +
min: 10696     avg: 11244     median: 11243.5 (9%)     max: 11791 Points
min: 10780     avg: 10798     median: 10798 (9%)     max: 10816 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Extreme Physics
8512 Points (7%)
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Unlimited Physics
10306 Points (9%)
3DMark - 3DMark Cloud Gate Physics
100%
1 A8-7100 +
min: 1062     avg: 1119     median: 1119 (3%)     max: 1176 Points
min: 846     avg: 855     median: 854.5 (2%)     max: 863 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Physics
100%
1 A8-7100 +
min: 1490     avg: 1581     median: 1581 (3%)     max: 1672 Points
min: 1129     avg: 1137     median: 1137 (2%)     max: 1145 Points
Geekbench 3 - Geekbench 3 32 Bit Multi-Core
100%
1 A8-7100 +
min: 3319     avg: 3337     median: 3337 (6%)     max: 3355 Points
1902 Points (3%)
Geekbench 3 - Geekbench 3 32 Bit Single-Core
100%
1 A8-7100 +
min: 1459     avg: 1473     median: 1473 (29%)     max: 1487 Points
1255 Points (25%)
Geekbench 3 - Geekbench 3 64 Bit Multi-Core
2035 Points (3%)
Geekbench 3 - Geekbench 3 64 Bit Single-Core
1311 Points (20%)
Geekbench 2 - 32 Bit - Geekbench Stream
100%
1 A8-7100 +
min: 2810     avg: 2901     median: 2900.5 (23%)     max: 2991 Points
2177 Points (18%)
Geekbench 2 - 32 Bit - Geekbench Memory
100%
1 A8-7100 +
min: 2381     avg: 2432     median: 2431.5 (22%)     max: 2482 Points
2300 Points (21%)
Geekbench 2 - 32 Bit - Geekbench Floating Point
100%
1 A8-7100 +
min: 4575     avg: 4583     median: 4582.5 (9%)     max: 4590 Points
2118 Points (4%)
Geekbench 2 - 32 Bit - Geekbench Integer
100%
1 A8-7100 +
min: 4360     avg: 4382     median: 4382 (9%)     max: 4404 Points
2601 Points (5%)
Geekbench 2 - 32 Bit - Geekbench Total Score
100%
1 A8-7100 +
min: 3889     avg: 3914     median: 3913.5 (10%)     max: 3938 Points
2329 Points (6%)
Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Kraken 1.1 Total Score *
100%
1 A8-7100 +
4950 ms (6%)
5810 ms (7%)
Sunspider - Sunspider 1.0 Total Score *
100%
1 A8-7100 +
199.5 ms (2%)
243.9 ms (3%)
Octane V2 - Octane V2 Total Score
100%
1 A8-7100 +
7421 Points (7%)
6167 Points (6%)

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