AMD A6-3600
About processor
The AMD A6-3600 processor is a solid option for budget-conscious users looking for a reliable CPU for their desktop. With a code name of Llano and a 32nm technology, this quad-core processor offers a total of 4 threads and a TDP of 65W, making it an efficient and powerful choice for everyday computing tasks.
One standout feature of the AMD A6-3600 is its integrated Radeon HD 6530D graphics model. This integrated graphics solution provides decent performance for light gaming and multimedia tasks, making it a versatile option for users who don't require a dedicated graphics card.
In terms of performance, the AMD A6-3600 delivers respectable results. In Geekbench 6 testing, it achieved a single-core score of 253 and a multi-core score of 678, demonstrating its ability to handle multitasking and everyday applications with ease.
Overall, the AMD A6-3600 is a capable processor that offers good value for its price point. While it may not be the most powerful option on the market, it provides reliable performance for general computing needs and is well-suited for budget desktop builds. If you're in the market for an affordable CPU with integrated graphics, the AMD A6-3600 is definitely worth considering.
Basic
Label Name
AMD
Platform
Desktop
Launch Date
June 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.
A6-3600
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
2.1 GHz
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
21.0x
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 FM1
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
65 W
PCI Express Version
?
PCI Express Revision is the supported version of the PCI Express standard. Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (or PCIe) is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard for attaching hardware devices to a computer. The different PCI Express versions support different data rates.
Gen 2
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 6530D
Benchmarks
Geekbench 6
Single Core
Score
253
Geekbench 6
Multi Core
Score
678
Geekbench 5
Single Core
Score
309
Geekbench 5
Multi Core
Score
1062
Passmark CPU
Single Core
Score
897
Passmark CPU
Multi Core
Score
1645
Compared to Other CPU
Geekbench 6 Single Core
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Passmark CPU Single Core
Passmark CPU Multi Core