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 A6-3430MX Name AMD G-T40N
AMD A6-3000M Group AMD G
1 Generation 1
 
 

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
4x Cores 2x
2.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
1.7 GHz Frequency 1.0 GHz
4 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking No
4 Threads 2
2.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
 
 

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.
-- GPU (Turbo) --
Q2/2011 Release date Q4/2010
5 Execution units 1
11 Direct X 11
-- Max. displays --
320 Shaders 80
AMD Radeon HD 6520G GPU name AMD Radeon HD 6250
0.4 GHz GPU frequency 0.28 GHz
1.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 1.0 GB
3 Generation 3
32 nm Technology 40 nm
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

No AES-NI No
0 bytes Max. Memory 0 bytes
-- Bandwidth --
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3L-1066
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 1
No ECC 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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 9 W watts.
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 9 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

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.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q4/2011 Release date Q1/2011
FS1 Socket
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
4.0 MB L3-Cache 1.0 MB
Operating systems
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Llano (K10) Architecture Ontario (Bobcat)
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V
-- Release price --
SSE3, SSE4a ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
-- Chip design --
32 nm Technology 40 nm
 
 

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