AMD A-Series A6-9500 2-core AM4
AMD
27 Overall Score
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be quiet! Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4
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40 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
AMD A-Series A6-9500 2-core AM4
72 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews
The processor generally receives positive feedback for its performance and value, with users noting it works well for gaming and everyday tasks. However, compatibility concerns with certain motherboards and the need for BIOS updates are common points of caution. The included cooler is appreciated, though some users are unsure about pre-applied thermal paste.
Pros
- Good performance for gaming
- Good value for money
- Included cooler with thermal paste
Cons
- Compatibility issues with some motherboards
- BIOS update may be required
- Uncertainty about pre-applied thermal paste
Performance 2
Value for money 1
Compatibility 3
Bios update 2
Cooler 2
Thermal paste 2
be quiet! Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4
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Specifications
| AMD A-Series A6-9500 | be quiet! Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | A6 7th Gen | Ryzen 3 |
| Model | A6-9500 | 1200 |
| Codename | Bristol Rider | Zen |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 28 | 14★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 2 | 4★ |
| P-cores | — | 4★ |
| Threads | 2 | 4★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 1 | 2★ |
| L3 Cache | 1 | 8★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | No data | |
| PassMark Single | No data | |
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| ECC | — | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AM4 | AM4 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 16★ |
| TDP | 65★ | 270 |
| Unlocked | — | ✓★ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | AMD Radeon R5 | — |
Pros & Cons
AMD A-Series A6-9500 2-core AM4
- Strong social proof (74th percentile)
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Below average ai (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average multi thread (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average efficiency (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
be quiet! Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong affordability (75th percentile)
- Below average efficiency (31st percentile)
Verdict
Winner: be quiet! Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5
Scores 40 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 25 specs.