AMD A6-3600 review | 66 facts and highlights
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AMD A6-3600
AMD A6-3600
Why is AMD A6-3600 better than the average?
- GPU clock speed?
443MHzvs415MHz - L2 cache?
4MBvs2.65MB - L1 cache?
512KBvs288.3KB - L2 core?
1MB/corevs0.45MB/core - Supported displays?
4vs3.13
Which are the most popular comparisons?
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AMD A4-3400
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Intel Core i5-3470
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AMD A6-3500
AMD A6-3600
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Intel Core i5-2400
AMD A6-3600
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Intel Core i3-3220
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AMD A8-3850
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AMD Athlon II X4 631
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AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
Price comparison
User reviews
Performance
CPU speed
4 x 2. 1GHz
The CPU speed indicates how many processing cycles per second can be executed by a CPU, considering all of its cores (processing units). It is calculated by adding the clock rates of each core or, in the case of multi-core processors employing different microarchitectures, of each group of cores.
CPU threads
More threads result in faster performance and better multitasking.
turbo clock speed
2.4GHz
When the CPU is running below its limitations, it can boost to a higher clock speed in order to give increased performance.
Has an unlocked multiplier
✖AMD A6-3600
Some processors come with an unlocked multiplier which makes them easy to overclock, allowing you to gain increased performance in games and other apps.
L2 cache
A larger L2 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.
L3 cache
Unknown.
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A larger L3 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.
L1 cache
A larger L1 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.
L2 core
1MB/core
More data can be stored in the L2 cache for access by each core of the CPU.
L3 core
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More data can be stored in the L3 cache for access by each core of the CPU.
Benchmarks
PassMark result
This benchmark measures the performance of the CPU using multiple threads.
PassMark result (single)
This benchmark measures the performance of the CPU using a single thread.
Geekbench 5 result (multi)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value.
Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor’s multi-core performance.
(Source: Primate Labs, 2023)
Cinebench R20 (multi) result
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value.
Cinebench R20 is a benchmark tool that measures a CPU’s multi-core performance by rendering a 3D scene.
Cinebench R20 (single) result
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value.
Cinebench R20 is a benchmark tool that measures a CPU’s single-core performance by rendering a 3D scene.
Geekbench 5 result (single)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value.
Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor’s single-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2023)
Blender (bmw27) result
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value.
The Blender (bmw27) benchmark measures the performance of a processor by rendering a 3D scene. More powerful processors can render the scene in less time.
Blender (classroom) result
Unknown.
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The Blender (classroom) benchmark measures the performance of a processor by rendering a 3D scene. More powerful processors can render the scene in less time.
performance per watt
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This means the CPU is more efficient, giving a greater amount of performance for each watt of power used.
Integrated graphics
GPU clock speed
443MHz
The graphics processing unit (GPU) has a higher clock speed.
GPU turbo
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When the GPU is running below its limitations, it can boost to a higher clock speed in order to give increased performance.
GPU execution units
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A graphics processing unit (GPU) with a greater number of execution units can deliver better graphics.
supported displays
Using multiple displays you can create a larger workspace, making it easier to work across multiple apps.
DirectX version
DirectX is used in games, with newer versions supporting better graphics.
OpenGL version
OpenGL is used in games, with newer versions supporting better graphics.
OpenCL version
Some apps use OpenCL to apply the power of the graphics processing unit (GPU) for non-graphical computing. Newer versions introduce more functionality and better performance.
texture mapping units (TMUs)
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TMUs take textures and map them to the geometry of a 3D scene. More TMUs will typically mean that texture information is processed faster.
render output units (ROPs)
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The ROPs are responsible for some of the final steps of the rendering process, writing the final pixel data to memory and carrying out other tasks such as anti-aliasing to improve the look of graphics.
Memory
RAM speed
1866MHz
It can support faster memory, which will give quicker system performance.
maximum memory bandwidth
29.8GB/s
This is the maximum rate that data can be read from or stored into memory.
DDR memory version
DDR (Double Data Rate) memory is the most common type of RAM. Newer versions of DDR memory support higher maximum speeds and are more energy-efficient.
memory channels
More memory channels increases the speed of data transfer between the memory and the CPU.
maximum memory amount
The maximum amount of memory (RAM) supported.
bus transfer rate
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The bus is responsible for transferring data between different components of a computer or device.
Supports ECC memory
✖AMD A6-3600
Error-correcting code memory can detect and correct data corruption. It is used when is it essential to avoid corruption, such as scientific computing or when running a server.
eMMC version
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A higher version of eMMC allows faster memory interfaces, having a positive effect on the performance of a device. For example, when transferring files from your computer to the internal storage over USB.
bus speed
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The bus is responsible for transferring data between different components of a computer or device.
Features
uses multithreading
✖AMD A6-3600
Multithreading technology (such as Intel’s Hyperthreading or AMD’s Simultaneous Multithreading) provides increased performance by splitting each of the processor’s physical cores into virtual cores, also known as threads.
This way, each core can run two instruction streams at once.
Has AES
✖AMD A6-3600
AES is used to speed up encryption and decryption.
Has AVX
✖AMD A6-3600
AVX is used to help speed up calculations in multimedia, scientific and financial apps, as well as improving Linux RAID software performance.
SSE version
SSE is used to speed up multimedia tasks such as editing an image or adjusting audio volume. Each new version contains new instructions and improvements.
Has F16C
✖AMD A6-3600
F16C is used to speed up tasks such as adjusting the contrast of an image or adjusting volume.
bits executed at a time
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NEON provides acceleration for media processing, such as listening to MP3s.
Has MMX
✔AMD A6-3600
MMX is used to speed up tasks such as adjusting the contrast of an image or adjusting volume.
Has TrustZone
✖AMD A6-3600
A technology integrated into the processor to secure the device for use with features such as mobile payments and streaming video using digital rights management (DRM).
front-end width
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The CPU can decode more instructions per clock (IPC), meaning that the CPU performs better
Price comparison
Which are the best CPUs?
A6-3600 [in 3 benchmarks]
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A6-3600
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- Interface
- Core clock speed
- Max video memory
- Memory type
- Memory clock speed
- Maximum resolution
Summary
AMD started AMD A6-3600 sales 30 June 2011. This is a Llano architecture desktop processor primarily aimed at office systems.
It has 4 cores and 4 threads, and is based on 32 nm manufacturing technology, with a maximum frequency of 2400 MHz and a locked multiplier.
Compatibility-wise, this is
AMD Socket FM1
processor with a TDP of 65 Watt. It supports DDR3 memory.
It provides poor benchmark performance at
1.31%
of a leader’s which is AMD EPYC 9654.
EPYC
9654
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General info
A6-3600 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and pricing.
| Place in performance rating | 2129 | |
| Value for money | 4.96 | |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | |
| Architecture codename | Llano (2011−2012) | |
| Release date | 30 June 2011 (11 years old) |
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| Current price | $26 | of 25332 (Xeon Platinum 8276L) |
Value for money
To get the index we compare the characteristics of the processors and their cost, taking into account the cost of other processors.
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Technical specs
Basic microprocessor parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters can generally indicate CPU performance, but to be more precise you have to review its test results.
| Physical cores | 4 (Quad-Core) | |
| Threads | 4 | |
| Base clock speed | 2.1 GHz | of 4.7 (FX-9590) |
| Boost clock speed | 2.4 GHz | of 8.3 (Ryzen 7 7700) |
| L1 cache | 128 KB (per core) | of 1536 (EPYC Embedded 3401) |
| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | of 12 (Core 2 Quad Q9550) |
| L3 cache | 0 KB | of 32768 (Ryzen Threadripper 1998) |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | of 4 (Ryzen 9 7940HS) |
| Die size | 228 mm2 | |
| Number of transistors | 1,178 million | of 9900000 (Ryzen 5 7645HX) |
| 64 bit support | + | |
| Windows 11 compatibility | — |
Compatibility
Information on A6-3600 compatibility with other computer components and devices: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc.
Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one.
Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.
| Number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | of 8 (Opteron 842) |
| Socket | FM1 | |
| Thermal design power (TDP) | 65 Watt | of 400 (Xeon Platinum 9282) |
Virtualization technologies
Supported virtual machine optimization technologies. Some are specific to Intel only, some to AMD.
| AMD-V | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel number of RAM supported by A6-3600’s memory controller. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequency may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR3 | of 5600 (Ryzen 9 7940HS) |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of GPU integrated into A6-3600.
| Integrated graphics card | Radeon HD 6530D |
Benchmark performance
Single-core and multi-core benchmark results of A6-3600. Overall benchmark performance is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.
Overall score
This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.
A6-3600
1.31
- Passmark
- GeekBench 5 Single-Core
- GeekBench 5 Multi-Core
Passmark
Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation.
There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.
Benchmark coverage: 67%
A6-3600
1624
GeekBench 5 Single-Core
GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.
Benchmark coverage: 37%
A6-3600
309
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.
Benchmark coverage: 37%
A6-3600
1071
Relative perfomance
Overall A6-3600 performance compared to nearest competitors among desktop CPUs.
AMD PRO A6-9500E
102.29
Intel Pentium G2020
102.29
AMD A6 PRO-7400B
100.76
AMD A6-3600
100
Intel Celeron G1820T
99.24
Intel Pentium G2120T
99.24
AMD Phenom X4 9550
99.24
A6-3600 Intel equivalent
We believe that the nearest equivalent to A6-3600 by Intel is Celeron G1820T, which is slower by 1% and lower by 3 positions in our rating.
Celeron
G1820T
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Here are some closest Intel rivals to A6-3600:
Intel Pentium G2100T
103.
82
Intel Celeron G1820
103.82
Intel Pentium G2020
102.29
AMD A6-3600
100
Intel Pentium G2120T
99.24
Intel Celeron G1820T
99.24
Intel Pentium G3220T
98.47
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G2120T
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A6
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Pentium
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550
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Best GPU for A6-3600
People consider these graphics cards to be good for A6-3600, according to our PC configuration statistics.
GeForce GT
1030
7.1%
Radeon HD
6530D IGP
4.2%
GeForce GTX
650
4.2%
GeForce GTX
1050 Ti
4.2%
GeForce GTX
750 Ti
3.5%
Radeon HD
6570
2.9%
GeForce GTX
550 Ti
2.6%
Radeon RX
550
1.
9%
GeForce GT
730
1.9%
Radeon HD
7770
1.9%
These are the fastest graphics cards for A6-3600 in our user configuration statistics.
There is a total of 310 configurations based on A6-3600 in our database.
GeForce RTX
4090
0.3% (1/310)
GeForce RTX
4080
0.3% (1/310)
GeForce RTX
3080 Ti
0.3% (1/310)
GeForce RTX
2070
0.
3% (1/310)
GeForce RTX
2060
0.3% (1/310)
GeForce GTX
980 Ti
0.3% (1/310)
Radeon RX
5600 XT
0.3% (1/310)
GeForce GTX
1660 Super
0.3% (1/310)
GeForce RTX
3050 8 GB
0.6% (2/310)
GeForce GTX
1660 Ti
0.3% (1/310)
User rating
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Processor A6-3600 [in 3 benchmarks]
AMD
A6-3600
- Interface
- Core frequency
- Video memory size
- Memory type
- Memory frequency
- Maximum resolution
Description
AMD started AMD A6-3600 sales 30 June 2011. This is Llano architecture desktop processor primarily aimed at office systems. It has 4 cores and 4 threads and is manufactured using 32nm process technology, the maximum frequency is 2400MHz, the multiplier is locked. nine0005
In terms of compatibility, this is a socket processor
AMD Socket FM1
with TDP 65W. It supports DDR3 memory.
It provides poor benchmark performance at
1.31%
from the leader which is AMD EPYC 9654.
EPYC
9654
Compare
General information
- 0
- 50
- 100
Features
A6-3600 quantitative parameters: number of cores and threads, clock speeds, manufacturing process, cache size and multiplier lock status. They indirectly speak about the performance of the processor, but for an accurate assessment, you need to consider the results of the tests.
| AMD-V | + |
Memory support
Types, maximum size and number of channels of RAM supported by A6-3600. Higher memory frequency may be supported depending on the motherboard.
| Memory types | DDR3 | of 5600 (Ryzen 9 7940HS) |
Built-in video — specifications
General parameters of the integrated video card in A6-3600.
| GPU | Radeon HD 6530D |
Benchmarks
1
These are the results of the A6-3600 performance tests in non-gaming benchmarks. The overall score is set from 0 to 100, where 100 corresponds to the fastest processor at the moment.
Overall performance in tests
This is our overall performance rating. We regularly improve our algorithms, but if you find any inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in the comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.
A6-3600
1.31
- Passmark
- GeekBench 5 Single-Core
- GeekBench 5 Multi-Core
Passmark
Passmark CPU Mark is a widely used benchmark that consists of 8 different tests, including integer and floating point calculations, extended instruction tests, compression, encryption, and game physics calculations.
Also includes a separate single-threaded test.
Benchmark coverage: 67%
A6-3600
1624
GeekBench 5 Single-Core
GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks that can be used to accurately measure performance. This version uses only one processor core.
Benchmark coverage: 37%
A6-3600
309
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application designed as CPU benchmarks that independently recreate certain real world tasks that can accurately measure performance. This version uses all available processor cores. nine0005
Benchmark coverage: 37%
A6-3600
1071
Relative capacity
Overall performance of the A6-3600 compared to its closest competitor in desktop processors.
AMD PRO A6-9500E
102.29
Intel Pentium G2020
102.29
nine0003 AMD A6 PRO-7400B
100.76
AMD A6-3600
100
Intel Celeron G1820T
99.24
Intel Pentium G2120T
99.24
AMD Phenom X4 9550
99.24
Competitor from Intel
We believe that the nearest equivalent to A6-3600 from Intel is Celeron G1820T, which is slower by 1% on average and lower by 3 positions in our rating. nine0005
Celeron
G1820T
Compare
Here are some of Intel’s closest competitors to the A6-3600:
Intel Pentium G2100T
103.82
Intel Celeron G1820
103.
82
Intel Pentium G2020
102.29
nine0005
AMD A6-3600
100
Intel Pentium G2120T
99.24
Intel Celeron G1820T
99.24
Intel Pentium G3220T
98.47
Other processors
Here we recommend several processors that are more or less similar in performance to the reviewed one. nine0005
Pentium
G2120T
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Celeron
G1820T
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A6
6400B
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Pentium
G3220T
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Pentium
G2020
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Core i3
550
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Best graphics cards for A6-3600
We have 310 configurations based on A6-3600 in our database.
According to statistics, these cards are most often used with A6-3600:
GeForce GT
nine0040 1030
7.1%
Radeon HD
6530D IGP
4.2%
GeForce GTX
650
4.2%
GeForce GTX
1050 Ti
4.2%
GeForce GTX
nine0040 750 Ti
3.5%
Radeon HD
6570
2.9%
GeForce GTX
550 Ti
2.6%
Radeon RX
550
1.9%
GeForce GT
730
1.
9%
Radeon HD
7770
1.9%
Here are the most powerful video cards used with the A6-3600 according to user statistics:
GeForce RTX
4090
0.3% (1/310)
GeForce RTX
4080
0.3% (1/310)
GeForce RTX
3080 Ti
0.3% (1/310)
GeForce RTX
2070
0.3% (1/310)
GeForce RTX
2060
0.3% (1/310)
GeForce GTX
980 Ti
0.3% (1/310)
Radeon RX
5600XT
0.3% (1/310)
GeForce GTX
1660 Super
0.