AMD A6-3400M vs AMD FX-9590

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AMD A6-3400M CPU1 vs CPU2 AMD FX-9590
AMD A6-3400M AMD FX-9590

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD A6-3400M and the AMD FX-9590 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the AMD A6-3400M 4 core processor released in Q2/2011 with the AMD FX-9590 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2013.
AMD A (112) Family AMD FX (30)
AMD A6-3000M (9) CPU group AMD FX-9000 (2)
1 Generation 2
Llano (K10) Architecture Vishera (Piledriver)
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD A6-3400M is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.40 GHz (2.30 GHz). The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The AMD FX-9590 clocks with 4.70 GHz (5.00 GHz), has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.

AMD A6-3400M Characteristic AMD FX-9590
4 Cores 8
4 Threads 8
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking ? Yes
1.40 GHz Frequency 4.70 GHz
2.30 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 Core) 5.00 GHz
2.30 GHz Turbo Frequency (All Cores) 5.00 GHz

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Processors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor.

AMD A6-3400M Characteristic AMD FX-9590
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --

Internal Graphics

Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback.

AMD Radeon HD 6520G GPU no iGPU
0.40 GHz GPU frequency --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
3 GPU Generation --
32 nm Technology
2 Max. displays
5 Compute units --
320 Shader --
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
1 GB Max. GPU Memory --
11 DirectX Version --

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.

AMD Radeon HD 6520G GPU no iGPU
No Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode Codec h264 No
No Codec VP9 No
No Codec VP8 No
No Codec AV1 No
Decode Codec AVC No
Decode Codec VC-1 No
Decode / Encode Codec JPEG No

Memory & PCIe

Up to GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the AMD A6-3400M, while the AMD FX-9590 supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of -- enabled.

AMD A6-3400M Characteristic AMD FX-9590
DDR3-1333 Memory DDR3-1866
Max. Memory
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
21.3 GB/s Max. Bandwidth --
No ECC Yes
-- L2 Cache --
4.00 MB L3 Cache 8.00 MB
-- PCIe version --
-- PCIe lanes --
-- PCIe Bandwidth --

Thermal Management

The AMD A6-3400M has a TDP of 35 W. The TDP of the AMD FX-9590 is 220 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

AMD A6-3400M Characteristic AMD FX-9590
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 220 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The AMD A6-3400M has 4.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 32 nm. The cache of AMD FX-9590 is at 8.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm.

AMD A6-3400M Characteristic AMD FX-9590
32 nm Technology 32 nm
Unknown Chip design Unknown
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE3, SSE4a ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
FS1 Socket AM3+
AMD-V Virtualization AMD-V
No AES-NI Yes
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q2/2011 Release date Q3/2013
-- Release price 270 $
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Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 1 CPU benchmarks
⌀ Multi core performance in 2 CPU benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
AMD A6-3400M AMD A6-3400M
4C 4T @ 2.30 GHz
234 (37%)
AMD FX-9590 AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz
634 (100%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
AMD A6-3400M AMD A6-3400M
4C 4T @ 2.30 GHz
726 (24%)
AMD FX-9590 AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz
3020 (100%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
AMD A6-3400M AMD A6-3400M
4C 4T @ 2.30 GHz
1964 (19%)
AMD FX-9590 AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz
10465 (100%)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.
AMD A6-3400M AMD A6-3400M
AMD Radeon HD 6520G @ 0.40 GHz
256 (100%)
AMD FX-9590 AMD FX-9590
@ 0.00 GHz
0 (0%)

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

In the Blender Benchmark 3.1, the scenes "monster", "junkshop" and "classroom" are rendered and the time required by the system is measured. In our benchmark we test the CPU and not the graphics card. Blender 3.1 was presented as a standalone version in March 2022.
AMD A6-3400M AMD A6-3400M
4C 4T @ 2.30 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD FX-9590 AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz
41 (100%)

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

Blender is a free 3D graphics software for rendering (creating) 3D bodies, which can also be textured and animated in the software. The Blender benchmark creates predefined scenes and measures the time (s) required for the entire scene. The shorter the time required, the better. We selected bmw27 as the benchmark scene.
AMD A6-3400M AMD A6-3400M
4C 4T @ 2.30 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD FX-9590 AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz
625.9 (100%)

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Single-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.
AMD A6-3400M AMD A6-3400M
4C 4T @ 2.30 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD FX-9590 AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz
291 (100%)

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.
AMD A6-3400M AMD A6-3400M
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD FX-9590 AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 4.70 GHz
1967 (100%)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
AMD A6-3400M AMD A6-3400M
4C 4T @ 2.30 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD FX-9590 AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz
114 (100%)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
AMD A6-3400M AMD A6-3400M
4C 4T @ 2.30 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD FX-9590 AMD FX-9590
8C 8T @ 5.00 GHz
713 (100%)

Devices using this processor

AMD A6-3400M AMD FX-9590
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