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AMD PRO A6-9500

Explore AMD PRO A6-9500 technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for performance, compatibility and upgrade comparisons.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
3.4/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

AMD PRO A6-9500 is a Desktop processor with 2 cores and 0 threads. It runs at 3.5 GHz and boosts up to 3.8 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 1854 and a single-thread rating of 1560. Its stated TDP is 65 W.

CPU Mark1,854
38 samples
Single Thread1,560
Overall rank#3,952
of 6,054
Reference price$74.00

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
3.4Outdated for demanding workloads

AMD PRO A6-9500 is a Desktop processor with 2 cores and 0 threads. It runs at 3.5 GHz and boosts up to 3.8 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 1854 and a single-thread rating of 1560. Its stated TDP is 65 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The AMD PRO A6-9500 is a Desktop released in 2017. Recorded specifications include up to 3.80 GHz turbo, a 65 W reference TDP, a 1,854 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 1,854 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 1,560 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket AM4. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

The 65 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key AMD PRO A6-9500 specifications?

The main recorded details are up to 3.80 GHz turbo, a 65 W reference TDP, a 1,854 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the AMD PRO A6-9500 good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the AMD PRO A6-9500?

Start with AM4 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the AMD PRO A6-9500 use?

The recorded reference TDP is 65 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01Intel Core i3-2100 @ 3.10GHzIntel1,864 points
02AMD Phenom 9950 Quad-CoreAMD1,861 points
03AMD PRO A6-9500This CPU1,854 points
05AMD Phenom 9750 Quad-CoreAMD1,846 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01AMD PRO A6-9500This CPU1,560 points
02Intel Core i3-2100 @ 3.10GHzIntel1,410 points
03AMD Phenom 9950 Quad-CoreAMD1,026 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

02AMD PRO A6-9500This CPU28.5 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
30,722.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
570.80
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
1,059.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
6.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
2,967.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
9,588.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
136.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
3,140.00

Core specifications

BrandAMD
CategoryDesktop
Release year2017
SocketAM4
Cores / threads2 / —
Base clock3.50 GHz
Max turbo3.80 GHz
TDP65 W
Integrated graphicsR5, 8 COMPUTE CORES 2C+6G

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I2 x 32 KB
L1D2 x 96 KB
L22 x 1024 KB