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AMD A6-3500 Benchmark, Test and specs

Last updated: 2021-07-23

The AMD A6-3500 is a 3 core processor. It can handle 3 threads simultaneously and was introduced in Q3/2011. The AMD A6-3500 is based on the 1. generation of the AMD A series and requires a mainboard with the socket FM1. The AMD A6-3500 scores 303 points with one CPU core in the Geekbench 5 benchmark. When using all CPU cores, the result is 766 points.

At a glance
Name:	AMD A6-3500
Family:	AMD A (112)
CPU group:	AMD A6-3000 (5)
Architecture:	Llano (K10)
Technology:	32 nm
Segment:	Desktop
Generation:	1
Predecessor:	--
Successor:	--

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The 3 CPU cores of the AMD A6-3500 clock with 2.10 GHz (2.40 GHz). The number of CPU cores and the clock frequency of the processor are largely responsible for the overall performance.

CPU Cores / Threads:	3 / 3
Core architecture:	normal
Cores:	3x

Hyperthreading / SMT:	No
Overclocking:	Yes
Frequency:	2.10 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core):	2.40 GHz
Turbo Frequency (3 Cores):	2.40 GHz

NPU AI performance

The 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.

AI hardware:	--
AI specifications:	--
NPU + CPU + iGPU:	--

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

With the AMD Radeon HD 6530D, the AMD A6-3500 has an build in graphic solution. It has 5 SM processors, which have a total of 320 texture shaders. The iGPU not only enables games, but also significantly accelerates video playback.

GPU name:	AMD Radeon HD 6530D
GPU frequency:	0.44 GHz
GPU (Turbo):	No turbo
Compute units:	5
Shader:	320
Hardware Raytracing:	No
Release date:	Q4/2010

Max. displays:	0
Generation:	3
Direct X:	11
Technology:	32 nm
Max. GPU Memory:	1 GB
Frame Generation:	No

Hardware codec support

Processors that have an integrated graphics can play videos faster and more efficiently. This can have a positive effect on the battery life of notebooks, for example.

h265 / HEVC (8 bit):	No
h265 / HEVC (10 bit):	No
h264:	Decode
VP8:	No
VP9:	No

AV1:	No
AVC:	Decode
VC-1:	Decode
JPEG:	Decode / Encode

Memory type:	Memory bandwidth:
Memory & PCIe The AMD A6-3500 supports up to memory in up to 2 (Dual Channel) memory channels. This results in a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.

DDR3-1600	25.6 GB/s
Max. Memory:
Memory channels:	2 (Dual Channel)
ECC:	No
PCIe:
PCIe Bandwidth:	--

Thermal Management With the TDP, the processor manufacturer specifies the cooling solution required for the processor. The AMD A6-3500 has a TDP of 65 W.

TDP (PL1 / PBP):	65 W
TDP (PL2):	--
TDP up:	--
TDP down:	--
Tjunction max.:	--

Technical details

The AMD A6-3500 has a 3.00 MB large cache. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm. Modern production increases the efficiency of the processor.

Technology:	32 nm
Chip design:
Socket:	FM1
L2-Cache:	--
L3-Cache:	3.00 MB
AES-NI:	No
Operating systems:	Windows 10, Linux

Virtualization:	AMD-V
Instruction set (ISA):	x86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensions:	SSE3, SSE4a
Release date:	Q3/2011
Release price:	47 $
Part Number:	--
Documents:	--

AMD A6-3500
3C 3T @ 2.10 GHz (2.40 GHz)

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Benchmark results

The benchmark results for the AMD A6-3500 have been carefully checked by us. We only publish benchmark results that have been created by us or that have been submitted by a visitor and then checked by a team member. All results are based on and fullfill our benchmark guidelines.

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.


	Intel Atom C3808 12C 12T @ 2.00 GHz	306
	AMD Athlon II X4 605e 4C 4T @ 2.30 GHz	305
	Intel Pentium E2200 2C 2T @ 2.20 GHz	305
	AMD A6-3500 3C 3T @ 2.40 GHz	303
	AMD Athlon II X3 415e 3C 3T @ 2.50 GHz	303
	Intel Core2 Duo E6600 2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz	302
	Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 4C 4T @ 2.33 GHz	299

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.


	Intel Pentium N3700 4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz	770
	AMD Athlon II X2 250e 2C 2T @ 3.00 GHz	767
	AMD Phenom II X2 555 2C 2T @ 3.20 GHz	767
	AMD A6-3500 3C 3T @ 2.40 GHz	766
	Intel Core2 Duo E7400 2C 2T @ 2.80 GHz	765
	AMD Athlon II X3 400e 3C 3T @ 2.20 GHz	765
	Intel Pentium J2900 4C 4T @ 2.67 GHz	765

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 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 Athlon II X4 635 4C 4T @ 2.90 GHz	147
	AMD A6-3650 4C 4T @ 2.60 GHz	145
	AMD Athlon II X4 630 4C 4T @ 2.80 GHz	142
	AMD A6-3500 3C 3T @ 2.40 GHz	135
	AMD Athlon II X4 620e 4C 4T @ 2.60 GHz	135
	AMD Athlon II X4 620 4C 4T @ 2.60 GHz	132
	AMD Athlon II X4 615e 4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz	130

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 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 Phenom II X3 720 3C 3T @ 2.80 GHz	450
	Intel Pentium G3258 2C 2T @ 3.20 GHz	443
	AMD Athlon II X4 600e 4C 4T @ 2.20 GHz	438
	AMD A6-3500 3C 3T @ 2.40 GHz	368
	AMD A8-6410 4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz	349
	AMD Athlon 5350 4C 4T @ 2.05 GHz	336
	AMD Athlon 5150 4C 4T @ 1.60 GHz	260

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.


	Intel Core i3-4102E Intel HD Graphics 4600 @ 0.90 GHz	288
	Intel Core i5-4402E Intel HD Graphics 4600 @ 0.90 GHz	288
	Intel Core i5-4402EC Intel HD Graphics 4600 @ 0.90 GHz	288
	AMD A6-3500 AMD Radeon HD 6530D @ 0.44 GHz	284
	AMD A6-3600 AMD Radeon HD 6530D @ 0.44 GHz	284
	AMD A6-3620 AMD Radeon HD 6530D @ 0.44 GHz	284
	AMD A6-3650 AMD Radeon HD 6530D @ 0.44 GHz	284

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.


	Intel Core 2 Quad Q9505 4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz	2017
	Intel Core i3-4330TE 2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz	2010
	Intel Core i7-2655LE 2C 4T @ 2.20 GHz	2002
	AMD A6-3500 3C 3T @ 2.40 GHz	1995
	AMD Phenom II X2 550 2C 2T @ 3.10 GHz	1995
	AMD A8-3800 4C 4T @ 2.70 GHz	1994
	Intel Core i3-2125 2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz	1980

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 Phenom II X2 565 2C 2T @ 3.40 GHz	172
	Intel Celeron G1820T 2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz	170
	AMD Phenom II X2 560 2C 2T @ 3.30 GHz	167
	AMD A6-3500 3C 3T @ 2.40 GHz	166
	AMD A8-6410 4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz	165
	AMD A6-6310 4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz	162
	AMD Athlon 5350 4C 4T @ 2.05 GHz	162

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5 (SC)
2,506 entries

Geekbench 5 (MC)
2,474 entries

Cinebench R20 (SC)
663 entries

Cinebench R20 (MC)
611 entries

FP32 SP (iGPU)
2,132 entries

PassMark CPU-Mark
2,446 entries

Cinebench R15 (MC)
1,104 entries

Geekbench 3 (SC)
942 entries

Geekbench 3 (MC)
938 entries

Cinebench R11.5 (MC)
836 entries

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