AMD PRO A6-8570 socket: AM4
The AMD PRO A6-8570 uses the AM4 socket on AM4 boards. It is a dual core Carrizo PRO APU for business desktops with DDR4.
- Socket
- AM4
- Launched
- October 2018
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 2
- Default TDP
- 65 W
- Codename
- Carrizo
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- AMD PRO A6
- Clocks
- 3.5 / 3.8 GHz
AMD PRO A6-8570 specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 2 |
| Core architecture | Excavator (Carrizo) cores on 28 nm |
| Clocks | 3.5 GHz base, up to 3.8 GHz |
| Cache | 1 MB L2 (shared, no L3) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 65 W |
| Manufacturing process | 28 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4-2400, two channels |
| PCI Express | PCIe 3.0 from the APU |
| Integrated graphics | AMD Radeon R5 Graphics (6 CU) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | Socket AM4 (PGA, 1331 contacts) |
Motherboard compatibility
AMD PRO A6-8570 needs a motherboard with a AM4 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the AM4 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
AM4 at a glance
| Type | PGA, 1,331 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 40 × 40 mm |
| Introduced | 2016 |
| Memory | DDR4 only |
| Cooler mounting holes | 54 × 90 mm |
What the PRO A6-8570 is
The PRO A6-8570 brings Carrizo to AM4 for business towers with DDR4. It launched in October 2018 with a 3.5 GHz base and up to 3.8 GHz boost at 65 W. AMD positions PRO parts for fleets that need stable images and manageability.
One megabyte of shared L2 supports office multitasking without L3. The high base clock keeps business apps responsive. Two threads cover foreground documents plus security agents.
Radeon R5 graphics with 6 compute units handle office displays and video conferencing. The process is 28 nm on a 250 mm2 die. The multiplier is locked. DDR4-2400 in two channels feeds both CPU and graphics with modern memory.
Business IT teams value the PRO label for image stability across quarters. The same driver pack covers many nodes, which cuts validation time for Windows updates. Power stays at 65 W, so existing office power supplies and small towers carry over without rewiring.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The PRO A6-8570 fits AM4 on AM4 boards with DDR4 slots. Business B350 and A320 boards list PRO APUs with full display outputs and TPM support. Consumer AM4 boards may boot it where listed, but PRO management features need business firmware.
Mid 2018 BIOS builds include Carrizo AM4 IDs on most 300 series boards. Early stock may need an update. FM2+ boards cannot take this AM4 PGA chip despite similar names. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide explains platform matching.
Single socket business towers are the target. Growth means another AM4 APU on the same board within the support list.
Display outputs on business boards include DisplayPort and HDMI for dual monitors at most desks. TPM headers support BitLocker where policies require encryption. Asset tag BIOS options help track large fleets.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-2400 in two channels suits business desktops with SSDs. Matched pairs lift R5 graphics for conferencing. Start with 8 GB for office fleets.
PCIe 3.0 from the APU covers NVMe and board devices per AM4 layout. Many business towers use integrated R5 and leave the main slot free for future NICs. Chipset lanes add the remaining storage and USB.
Cooling uses the AM4 mount from the CPU cooler compatibility by socket guide. A 65 W stock cooler runs quietly in ventilated towers. Keep filters clean where fleets run daily.
NVMe boot drives pair well with 8 GB of DDR4 for fast logons. Teams that keep many browser tabs open should standardize 16 GB to avoid paging. ECC is not offered on these PRO APUs, so backups remain the safety net.
Upgrade paths
On the same socket, the AMD PRO A6-8570E trims clocks to 3.0 GHz base at the same 65 W with fewer GPU units for lower cost fleets. The AMD A6-7480 offers similar cores on FM2+ with DDR3 for older office stock. Both need board checks for support.
Consumer A6-9500 gives similar specs without PRO manageability for home use. It lacks fleet firmware features.
Past AM4 business desktops move to Ryzen PRO on the same socket or AM5. The PRO A6-8570 covers DDR4 business towers where two cores with graphics must deploy stably.
Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G later moves the same business towers to Zen cores with Vega graphics on the same AM4 boards after a BIOS update. That path keeps cases and storage while lifting CPU speed.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the AMD PRO A6-8570 use?
It uses AM4 on AM4 boards with DDR4.
How many cores does the PRO A6-8570 have?
Two cores without multithreading give two threads. Base is 3.5 GHz with boost to 3.8 GHz.
Which graphics does the PRO A6-8570 include?
Radeon R5 graphics with 6 compute units for office displays.
What memory does the PRO A6-8570 support?
DDR4-2400 in two channels.
When did the PRO A6-8570 launch?
October 2018 with Carrizo PRO on AM4.
Does the PRO A6-8570 support PRO manageability?
Yes, on business AM4 boards with PRO firmware it supports TPM based security and stable driver images for fleet deployment.
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