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A8-6410? Heads up: it's Beema, not Richland

sm625

sm625

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What is this cpu? I think it is a cat core but online retailers and reviewers are neglecting to mention this. Worse yet, some are mistaking it for Kaveri:

AMD A8-6410 is a quad core processor based on AMD Kaveri architecture. Each core operates with 2 Ghz frequency and, due to AMD Turbocore technology, processor frequency can rise up to 2.4GHz.
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http://www.mobil-edge.com/hp-15-g012dx-powered-by-amd-quad-core-a8-6410/

Beware. It is a real shame AMD would release a cpu with "6410" in its model code when that is already a model code for a gpu. I have to question whether any of this is intentional on their part...

Check this out: http://search.amd.com/en-us/Pages/results-all.aspx?k=a8-6410

The page says "no results". AMD's own site doesnt even list it.

This thread is legitimate and useful. The inflammatory rhetoric on the other hand is not, and the title has been adjusted accordingly.

(Unlisted OEM parts FTL)

-ViRGE
 
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I was trying to look for information on this chip also. Maybe it's just a re-branded A6-6310, or one with higher GPU clocks?
 
It is possible it's simply a brand new chip possibly OEM only. I think we all know AMD's site for checking for detailed part information leaves quite a bit to be desired, but they simply don't have the money to polish things that won't help their bottom line. Give it a month and I'm sure more details will be available from people who may pick up computers with them and post to the web about them.
 
sm625 said:
What is this cpu? I think it is a cat core but online retailers and reviewers are neglecting to mention this. Worse yet, some are mistaking it for Kaveri:



http://www.mobil-edge.com/hp-15-g012dx-powered-by-amd-quad-core-a8-6410/

Beware. It is a real shame AMD would release a cpu with "6410" in its model code when that is already a model code for a gpu. I have to question whether any of this is intentional on their part...

Check this out: http://search.amd.com/en-us/Pages/results-all.aspx?k=a8-6410

The page says "no results". AMD's own site doesnt even list it.
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You must really not like the 7850K then
 
I was just looking up information on this as well.

Apprently its the new apu with R5 graphics

I was looking to grab this laptop from bestbuy which has this cpu and it says R5 graphics which I assume is R5 m230 graphics maybe?

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/hp-15-6-...at247400050000

long time lurker 1st post lol.

I think I will go pick this up at bestbuy.
 
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edit: Here's an old link that lists an A8-Beema with R5 M230 graphics:

It is noteworthy that, AMD codenamed "Beema" and "Kaveri" a new generation of notebook APU Although not yet officially released, but has been fully settled Lenovo announced the new products, including two 14 and 15.6 inches display FLEX 2 as well as for SME users B50, will use A8 Beema APU and AMD Radeon R5 M230 graphics card . The pursuit of high-performance Z40 and Z50, will adopt AMD 's next-generation code-named Kaveri APU and R7 series discrete graphics .

Which FLEX 2 dual- type flip notebook has a black and silver white colors with the new AMD low-power platform Beema A8 APU , built a new independence was the core, and is equipped with AMD Radeon R5 M230 graphics card outstanding entertainment performance. In addition to support for 300-degree rotation , FLEX 2 screen resolution upgrade to 1920 × 1080, ten-point touch support, combined with the optional backlit keyboard , enabling single touch and traditional keyboard dual-mode operation. FLEX 2 will go on sale in June, the selling price from $ 429 15-inch models, compared with 14 inch from $ 799.

Lenovo B50 notebook highest profile new AMD platform Beema A8 APU , built-GCN architecture fused single display, and is equipped with AMD Radeon R5 M230 graphics card , with a 15-inch screen and windows7 operating system that supports DV D burning, mixed with up to 1TB HDD storage space, fingerprint identification , etc., suitable for small and medium users. B50 starting price of $ 399, will be landing in July Lenovo retail stores.
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http://www.pcpop.com/doc/1/1001/1001487.shtml


edit2: And another listing for "Flex 2" that pairs A8-6410 with it:

CPU: AMD A8-6410, 4x 1.80GHz • RAM: 4GB • HDD: 1TB SSHD (8GB SSD-cache) • optical drive: not available • Graphics: AMD Radeon R5 M230, 2GB, HDMI • Display: 14", 1366x768, multi touch, glare, IPS • Connectors: 1x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0, LAN • Wireless: WLAN 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 • Card Readers: 2in1 • Webcam: 0.9 megapixels • Operating System: Windows 8.1 64bit • Battery: Li-Polymer • Weight: 2.00kg • Special features: Convertible • Warranty: two years
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http://skinflint.co.uk/lenovo-ideapad-flex-2-14d-59424912-a1124321.html
 
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Wait, I didn't even look at the link lol. It's not a cat core; it really is Kaveri. The clocks are low because it's a laptop chip. The actual name is 6410M.
 
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We got people rushing out to bestbuy to buy this thing thinkign it is a kaveri, and yet we have other saying "who lies"? Well, obviously someone is misleading, because $400 for a cat core notebook is a ripoff.
 
Kaveri is 7000 series, i could see someone may believe that this A8-6410 is Richland but not Kaveri.

Also, there are Intel Mobile Core i5 and i7 Dual cores. If you dont know then you better ask or read and learn what each SKU really is. Unless you only care how the laptop looks :whiste:
 
I tried to look it up, and could find no clear answer. Do cat cores clock to 2.0/2.4turbo? Didnt think so. Seems like it could be richland to me.

Edit: dont think anybody is "lying". However, both intel and AMD have extremely confusing nomenclature, especially for laptop chips. Dont know if this is by design or not to make you think you are getting more for your money, but it sure could make one think so.
 
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frozentundra123456 said:
I tried to look it up, and could find no clear answer. Do cat cores clock to 2.0/2.4turbo? Didnt think so. Seems like it could be richland to me.

Edit: dont think anybody is "lying". However, both intel and AMD have extremely confusing nomenclature, especially for laptop chips. Dont know if this is by design or not to make you think you are getting more for your money, but it sure could make one think so.
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yes puma cores can hit 2.4Ghz...even kabini can hit 2.4+Ghz[athlon 5350]
 
sm625 said:
We got people rushing out to bestbuy to buy this thing thinkign it is a kaveri, and yet we have other saying "who lies"? Well, obviously someone is misleading, because $400 for a cat core notebook is a ripoff.
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Don't both perform the pretty much the same at a given clock speed?
 
I'm really interested in this Cat core vs Steamroller core same clock comparison. People say that Cat is almost the same as Kaveri at same clocks.

What I'm interested in is though, do 4 cat cores scale well with the single channel DDR3 memory controller? Shouldn't the kaveri chip be better than a similar cat chip when there are many cat cores?
 
monstercameron said:
it is definitely cat core. Dont see how this is misleading or "lies."
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What makes you sure it's a cat core? Those aren't branded with "A8" in my experience, and it being in a notebook is the reason for the low clock. Richland had low-clock APUs like that in notebooks as well.

Edit: OH THE CACHE! *facepalm*
 
When the FX 670 popped up, I was unable to find any information on it either. It's likely an OEM thing, like Nvidia's GTX760Ti.
 
Gikaseixas said:
Is this thread serious?
Who's lying?
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thread is serious, choice of words is bad. "Lying" seems a bit on the "AMD suxx" line of thought.

i do however subscribe to "why on earth are they reusing the same product name" thing.

wasn't the 6800 a nvidia part before it was a amd part?
yupp google says yes.
 
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Techhog said:
What makes you sure it's a cat core? Those aren't branded with "A8" in my experience, and it being in a notebook is the reason for the low clock. Richland had low-clock APUs like that in notebooks as well.

Edit: OH THE CACHE! *facepalm*
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just look at the naming scheme...

e1-6010, e2-6110, a4-6210, a6-6310, a8-6410...can you see the pattern?
 
There is some research to suggest that consumer confusion results in them spending more, if you ever wondered why there aren't many brands that are simple and direct. Example: overly expensive digital cables.
 
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