AMD A6-3430MX | Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD A6-3430MX and the Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD A6-3430MX 4 core processor released in Q4/2011 with the Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) which has 16 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2023. |
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AMD A (112) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
AMD A6-3000M (9) | CPU group | Apple M3 (6) |
1 | Generation | 3 |
Llano (K10) | Architecture | M3 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple M2 Max (30-GPU) |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD A6-3430MX is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.70 GHz (2.40 GHz). The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) clocks with 0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz), has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel. |
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AMD A6-3430MX | Characteristic | Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) |
4 | Cores | 16 |
4 | Threads | 16 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
1.70 GHz (2.40 GHz) | A-Core | 0.70 GHz (4.06 GHz) 12x P-Core |
-- | B-Core | 0.74 GHz (2.75 GHz) 4x E-Core |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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AMD A6-3430MX | Characteristic | Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 35 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)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. |
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AMD Radeon HD 6520G | GPU | Apple M3 Max (40 Core) |
0.40 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.39 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.40 GHz |
3 | GPU Generation | -- |
32 nm | Technology | 3 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 5 |
5 | Compute units | 640 |
320 | Shader | 5120 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | No |
1 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 128 GB |
11 | DirectX Version | -- |
Hardware codec supportA 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. |
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AMD Radeon HD 6520G | GPU | Apple M3 Max (40 Core) |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the AMD A6-3430MX, while the Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 409.6 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD A6-3430MX | Characteristic | Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) |
DDR3-1600 | Memory | LPDDR5-6400 |
Max. Memory | 128 GB | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
25.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 409.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 36.00 MB |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | 4.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD A6-3430MX has a TDP of 45 W. The TDP of the Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) is 57 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD A6-3430MX | Characteristic | Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) |
45 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 57 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD A6-3430MX has 4.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 32 nm. The cache of Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) is at 36.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 3 nm. |
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AMD A6-3430MX | Characteristic | Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) |
32 nm | Technology | 3 nm |
Unknown | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE3, SSE4a | ISA extensions | Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation |
FS1 | Socket | -- |
AMD-V | Virtualization | Apple Virtualization Framework |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Operating systems | macOS, iPadOS | |
Q4/2011 | Release date | Q4/2023 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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AMD A6-3430MX
AMD Radeon HD 6520G @ 0.40 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
Apple M3 Max (40 Core) @ 1.40 GHz |
AMD A6-3430MX
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
AMD A6-3430MX
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
AMD A6-3430MX
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
AMD A6-3430MX
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
AMD A6-3430MX
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
AMD A6-3430MX
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
AMD A6-3430MX
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
AMD A6-3430MX
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
AMD A6-3430MX
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
AMD A6-3430MX
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
AMD A6-3430MX
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
AMD A6-3430MX
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 4.06 GHz |
AMD A6-3430MX
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
AMD A6-3430MX
1.70 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
24,028 CB R23 MC @ 57 W |
AMD A6-3430MX
4C 4T @ 1.70 GHz |
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Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU)
16C 16T @ 0.70 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD A6-3430MX | Apple M3 Max (16-CPU 40-GPU) |
Unknown | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) Apple MacBook Pro 16 (2023) |