CPU database reference
Verified catalog recordAMD A8-9600
AMD · AMD A8-9600
AMD A8-9600 processor reference with normalized architecture, compute, clocks, cache, memory, PCIe, power, and platform specifications.
- Cores / threads
- 4 / 4
- Max boost
- 3.40 GHz
- Socket
- Socket AM4
- Default TDP
- 65 W
Technical data
Specifications
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Overview
| Manufacturer | AMD |
|---|---|
| Launch date | 2016-09-05 |
| Market segment | desktop |
Architecture
| Architecture | Bristol Ridge (Excavator + GCN 1.3) |
|---|---|
| CPU process | GlobalFoundries 28nm SHP |
Compute
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
Clocks
| Base clock | 3.10 GHz |
|---|---|
| Maximum boost clock | 3.40 GHz |
Memory
| Memory support | DDR4-2400 dual-channel |
|---|
Integrated Graphics
| Integrated graphics | Radeon R7 Graphics |
|---|
Power
| Default TDP | 65 W |
|---|
Platform
| Socket | Socket AM4 |
|---|
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