AMD A8 PRO-7600B

The AMD A8 PRO-7600B is a Steamroller-based desktop APU from the Kaveri generation, manufactured by GlobalFoundries on a 28 nm process with 2,411 million transistors on a 245 mm² die. It has 4 cores and 4 threads, a 3.10 GHz base clock, a 3.80 GHz boost clock, 256 KB of L1 cache, and 4 MB of L2 cache, with no L3 cache. The chip integrates Radeon R7 graphics and uses the AMD Socket FM2+ package. In Geekbench, it scores 424 single-core and 1045 multi-core, giving an average benchmark score of 735 and a 19th percentile standing among all CPUs in the database.

Who Should Consider It

This is a low-end desktop processor by database ranking. The 19th percentile means most recorded CPUs post better scores, so it should only be considered for workloads that do not demand sustained high performance. For basic office work, web browsing, and document editing, the 4-core/4-thread layout is sufficient. The multi-core score of 1045 shows enough parallel capacity for light multitasking, while the single-core score of 424 is enough for everyday response but not for heavy single-threaded applications.

Because the chip includes Radeon R7 integrated graphics, it can drive a display without a discrete GPU. That makes it practical for a basic office machine or a media playback system where the workload is light and the priority is low system complexity. The integrated graphics also means a separate video card is optional, which can be useful in a compact or low-cost build, though the CPU's overall score of 735 remains modest.

Gaming use is limited by the low single-core and multi-core scores. The 424 single-core Geekbench result indicates that frame rate in CPU-bound titles will be constrained, and the 1045 multi-core score means modern games that scale across many threads will also run below what current desktop CPUs offer. Older games, less demanding indie titles, and 2D or retro games are a more realistic fit. For creative work, the 4-thread ceiling is the main limitation. Light photo editing and document production will work, but heavy video rendering or large compilation workloads are not where this CPU belongs. The 65 W TDP class makes it easy to cool, which helps in simple system builds.

Power and Thermals

The A8 PRO-7600B has a 65 W TDP, placing it in a power class that is friendly to standard desktop cooling. It is built on a 28 nm process, with a 245 mm² die size and 2,411 million transistors. That combination of process node and die area is not thermally extreme by current standards. A capable air cooler is enough; the data does not suggest any need for exotic liquid cooling or special thermal management.

The 65 W figure is an important reference for builders. It means the CPU sits below many higher-power desktop parts, so a mainstream cooling solution should keep it within its operating envelope. The boost clock of 3.80 GHz is the top of its range, and the 3.10 GHz base clock is the sustained lower bound. In a typical desktop case with adequate airflow, thermals should be straightforward to manage. The lack of L3 cache does not change the thermal picture, as cache is not a major heat source, but it does affect performance in ways discussed below.

Single-Thread vs Multi-Thread Behavior

The Geekbench results show a clear split: 424 single-core and 1045 multi-core. The single-core score is the weaker part of this CPU. Many workloads, including web page rendering, scripting, and older software, rely heavily on one thread. The 424 score means those tasks will feel slower than the average recorded CPU, especially when compared with parts that post much higher single-thread numbers.

The multi-core score of 1045 is substantially higher, but it is still limited by the fact that the chip has 4 cores and 4 threads. There are no additional threads to help with simultaneous multi-threading style workloads. In applications that can use all four cores, the 1045 score gives a usable level of throughput for light parallel work. In applications that cannot use more than one or two threads, the 424 score becomes the bottleneck.

Because the chip has only 4 threads, scaling is capped at four active threads. Workloads beyond that will not benefit from extra logical processors. The 3.10 GHz base clock and 3.80 GHz boost clock define the operating range, but the benchmark scores indicate that raw per-clock efficiency is modest. The absence of L3 cache is worth noting: the memory hierarchy is 256 KB L1 and 4 MB L2, with no L3 shared cache, so performance in cache-sensitive workloads may be lower than parts with an L3.

FAQ

Q: What socket does the AMD A8 PRO-7600B use?

A: It uses AMD Socket FM2+.

Q: Does it support ECC memory?

A: No. ECC memory is not supported.

Q: Is the multiplier unlocked?

A: Yes. The multiplierUnlocked field is true, so overclocking is possible within the platform's limits.

Q: Does it have integrated graphics?

A: Yes. The integrated graphics is Radeon R7.

Q: Does the CPU have L3 cache?

A: No. The cache configuration is 256 KB of L1 and 4 MB of L2, with no L3 cache.

Q: What is the production status of this processor?

A: It is end-of-life. The release date is 2014-07-30.

How It Compares

The A8 PRO-7600B's average benchmark score is 735. The nearest rival in the database is the AMD Athlon X4 750K, which has an average score of 736 and a delta of -0.1. That puts the two effectively at parity, with a difference so small it is within run-to-run variation.

The Intel Xeon L5530 is similarly close, with an average score of 737 and a delta of -0.3. The A8 PRO-7600B sits 0.3% behind the Xeon L5530 in average score, making the performance gap negligible in real-world use.

The AMD A8-6500B has an average score of 732 and a delta of 0.5. In this comparison, the A8 PRO-7600B is 0.5% ahead of the A8-6500B. Again, the delta is very small, so the two should feel similar in most workloads.

The Intel Celeron 7305 also has an average score of 731 and a delta of 0.5. The A8 PRO-7600B is 0.5% ahead of the Celeron 7305 in average benchmark score. The four nearest rivals all fall within a narrow band around the A8 PRO-7600B, meaning the data shows no decisive performance separation between these parts.

Platform and Compatibility

The A8 PRO-7600B is built for AMD Socket FM2+. It supports DDR3 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. ECC memory is not supported, so this is not a processor for error-correcting memory builds. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes coming from the CPU only, which is the path for an add-in GPU or other high-bandwidth devices.

The platform uses DDR3, not newer memory types. The memory bus is dual-channel, and the 34.1 GB/s bandwidth is shared by the CPU and the integrated Radeon R7 graphics, since both use the same memory subsystem. The multiplier is unlocked, giving builders some overclocking headroom, though the actual results will depend on the motherboard and cooling.

The part number is AD760BYBI44JA. The chip is end-of-life, and its release date is 2014-07-30. For upgrades, the platform is tied to Socket FM2+, so any future processor change would need to stay within that socket family. The production status means this CPU is no longer a forward-looking choice; it belongs in a legacy build where the existing motherboard and DDR3 memory are already in place.