AMD A6-3430MX

AMD A6-3430MX

About processor

The AMD A6-3430MX is a solid processor for mid-range laptops. With its 4 cores and 4 threads, it offers decent multitasking capabilities and can handle everyday computing tasks with ease. The 32nm technology and 45W TDP make it energy efficient for a mobile platform, providing a good balance between performance and battery life. The integrated Radeon HD 6520G graphics also provide a decent gaming experience for casual gamers, as well as smooth multimedia playback. The Geekbench 6 scores of 279 for single-core and 748 for multi-core further showcase its capabilities for handling various workloads. While the A6-3430MX may not be the latest or most powerful processor on the market, it still offers good value for budget-conscious consumers looking for a reliable and capable CPU for their laptops. Its performance is more than sufficient for everyday tasks such as web browsing, streaming media, and light productivity work. Overall, the AMD A6-3430MX is a reliable processor that offers a good balance of performance, power efficiency, and value for mid-range laptops.

Basic

Label Name
AMD
Platform
Mobile
Launch Date
December 2011
Model Name
?
The Intel processor number is just one of several factors - along with processor brand, system configurations, and system-level benchmarks - to be considered when choosing the right processor for your computing needs.
A6-3430MX
Code Name
Llano
Generation
A6 (Llano)

CPU Specifications

Total Cores
?
Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).
4
Total Threads
?
Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
4
Basic Frequency
1700 MHz
Max Turbo Frequency
?
Max Turbo Frequency is the maximum single-core frequency at which the processor is capable of operating using Intel® Turbo Boost Technology and, if present, Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 and Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost. Frequency is typically measured in gigahertz (GHz), or billion cycles per second.
up to 2.4 GHz
L1 Cache
128 KB (per core)
L2 Cache
1 MB (per core)
Multiplier
17.0x
Bus Frequency
100 MHz
CPU Socket
?
The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
AMD Socket FS1
Multiplier Unlocked
No
Technology
?
Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.
32 nm
TDP
45 W
Transistors
1,178 million

Memory Specifications

Memory Type
?
Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.
DDR3
Memory Channels
?
The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
Dual-channel
ECC Memory
No

GPU Specifications

Integrated Graphics Model
?
An integrated GPU refers to the graphics core that is integrated into the CPU processor. Leveraging the processor's powerful computational capabilities and intelligent power efficiency management, it delivers outstanding graphics performance and a smooth application experience at a lower power consumption.
Radeon HD 6520G

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6
Single Core Score
279
Geekbench 6
Multi Core Score
748
Geekbench 5
Single Core Score
314
Geekbench 5
Multi Core Score
891
Passmark CPU
Single Core Score
822
Passmark CPU
Multi Core Score
1448

Compared to Other CPU

Geekbench 6 Single Core
371 +33%
332 +19%
279
223 -20.1%
108 -61.3%
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
976 +30.5%
895 +19.7%
748
651 -13%
539 -27.9%
Geekbench 5 Single Core
382 +21.7%
349 +11.1%
314
266 -15.3%
197 -37.3%
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
1071 +20.2%
994 +11.6%
891
834 -6.4%
755 -15.3%
Passmark CPU Single Core
988 +20.2%
929 +13%
822
703 -14.5%
588 -28.5%
Passmark CPU Multi Core
1779 +22.9%
1614 +11.5%
1448
1317 -9%
1202 -17%