AMD A6-3430MX vs AMD A8-3550MX

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AMD A6-3430MX or AMD A6-3430MX – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD A6-3430MX features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A6-3430MX, you'll need a motherboard with a FS1 socket.
The AMD A8-3550MX features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
To use the AMD A8-3550MX, you'll need a motherboard with a FS1 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
AMD A6-3430MX Name AMD A8-3550MX
1 Generation 1
AMD A Family AMD A
AMD A6-3000M Group AMD A6-3000M
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD A6-3430MX has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A6-3430MX is 1.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.4 GHz.
The AMD A8-3550MX has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A8-3550MX is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.7 GHz.
4 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Overclocking Yes
4x Cores 4x
No Hyperthreading No
2.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.7 GHz
1.7 GHz Frequency 2.0 GHz
2.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.7 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD A6-3430MX has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A6-3430MX uses the AMD Radeon HD 6520G, which has 320 texture shaders
and 5 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD A8-3550MX has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A8-3550MX uses the AMD Radeon HD 6620G, which has 400 texture shaders
Q2/2011 Release date Q2/2011
AMD Radeon HD 6520G GPU name AMD Radeon HD 6620G
-- Max. displays --
32 nm Technology 32 nm
11 Direct X 11
3 Generation 3
5 Execution units 5
-- GPU (Turbo) --
0.4 GHz GPU frequency 0.44 GHz
1.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 1.0 GB
320 Shaders 400
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode VC-1 Decode
No VP9 No
No AV1 No
No VP8 No
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode h264 Decode
Decode AVC Decode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

No ECC No
0 bytes Max. Memory 0 bytes
pci PCIe pci
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1600
-- Bandwidth --
2 Memory channels 2
No AES-NI No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
-- Tjunction max --
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD A6-3430MX is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD A8-3550MX is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
Q4/2011 Release date Q4/2011
-- Release price --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
32 nm Technology 32 nm
SSE3, SSE4a ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
-- Chip design --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
FS1 Socket FS1
Llano (K10) Architecture Llano (K10)
Operating systems
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V
-- Part Number --
4.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
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