AMD A6-3430MX vs AMD G-T40N

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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 G-T40N features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD G series.
AMD A Family AMD G
Mobile Segment Mobile
AMD A6-3000M Group AMD G
1 Generation 1
AMD A6-3430MX Name AMD G-T40N
 
 

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 G-T40N has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD G-T40N is 1.0 GHz
2.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
2.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
4 Threads 2
4 CPU Cores 2
4x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
1.7 GHz Frequency 1.0 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
No Hyperthreading No
 
 

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 G-T40N has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD G-T40N uses the AMD Radeon HD 6250, which has 80 texture shaders
and 1 execution units.
32 nm Technology 40 nm
11 Direct X 11
Q2/2011 Release date Q4/2010
-- GPU (Turbo) --
0.4 GHz GPU frequency 0.28 GHz
5 Execution units 1
AMD Radeon HD 6520G GPU name AMD Radeon HD 6250
1.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 1.0 GB
3 Generation 3
320 Shaders 80
-- Max. displays --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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 (8 bit) No
Decode AVC Decode
No AV1 No
No VP8 No
No VP9 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode h264 Decode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

No ECC No
0 bytes Max. Memory 0 bytes
-- Bandwidth --
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI No
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3L-1066
2 Memory channels 1
 
 

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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 9 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 9 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 G-T40N is manufactured using a 40 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 1.0 MB cache.
-- Release price --
32 nm Technology 40 nm
FS1 Socket
-- Part Number --
4.0 MB L3-Cache 1.0 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Chip design --
Llano (K10) Architecture Ontario (Bobcat)
SSE3, SSE4a ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Operating systems
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V
Q4/2011 Release date Q1/2011
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD A6-3430MX
4C 4T @ 1.7 GHz
4801
4801
AMD G-T40N
2C 2T @ 1.0 GHz
852
852

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD A6-3430MX
4C 4T @ 1.7 GHz
2277
2277
AMD G-T40N
2C 2T @ 1.0 GHz
516
516

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD A6-3430MX
4C 4T @ 1.7 GHz
1330
1330
AMD G-T40N
2C 2T @ 1.0 GHz
483
483