AMD A6-3600

AMD A6-3600
Benchmarks & Specs

Last updated:
The AMD A6-3600 once represented a significant step in the development of computer processors. As part of the first generation of AMD's Accelerated Processing Units (APUs), it brought a new way of thinking. Particularly outstanding was the clever integration of processing and graphics unit on a single chip.

The internal graphics solution, the AMD Radeon HD 6530D, offered solid visual performance for its time. It was quite capable of handling everyday tasks and even playing some games. This innovative architecture, internally known as Llano, laid the foundation for future APU designs. It enabled a more compact design and simplified systems for many users.

The manufacturing process in the then advanced 32-nanometer process also contributed to a balanced efficiency. The AMD A6-3600 was therefore an attractive option for mainstream systems. It showed how much potential lies in integrated solutions. For price-conscious users, it was a compelling choice. It offered a good balance of CPU and GPU capabilities.

  • Integrated AMD Radeon HD 6530D Graphics
  • Pioneer of APU architecture
  • 32-nanometer manufacturing

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance
Rank ? / ?
In segment Desktop
Multi-core performance
Rank ? / ?
In segment Desktop
iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

Intel Core i3-4100E
Intel HD Graphics 4600
288
Intel Core i3-4102E
Intel HD Graphics 4600
288
AMD A6-3600
AMD A6-3600 100 %
AMD Radeon HD 6530D
284
Intel Core i5-3475S
Intel HD Graphics 4000
282
Intel Core i3-3225
Intel HD Graphics 4000
269

More benchmarks

At a glance

PropertyValue
FamilyAMD A (112)
CPU groupAMD A6-3000 (5)
ArchitectureLlano (K10)
Technology32 nm
SegmentDesktop
SocketFM1
Generation1
Predecessor
Successor

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

PropertyValue
CPU Cores / Threads4 / 4
Hyperthreading / SMT
Core architecturenormal
Cores: 4x
Frequency: 2.10 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core): 2.40 GHz
Turbo Frequency (4 Cores): 2.40 GHz
L2-Cache
L3-Cache4.00 MB
OverclockingYes

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

PropertyValue
GPU nameAMD Radeon HD 6530D
GPU frequency0.44 GHz
CUs / Shader5 / 320
Raytracing
Max. displays0
Max. GPU Memory1 GB
Technology32 nm
Release dateQ4/2010

Memory & PCIe

Memory typeMemory bandwidth
DDR3-1600
25.6 GB/s
PropertyValue
Max. Memory
Memory channels2
ECC
PCIe
PCIe Bandwidth

Thermal Management

PropertyValue
TDP65 W
TDP (PL2)
TDP up
TDP down
T. junction max.

Technical details

PropertyValue
Chip design
AES-NI
Operating systemsWindows 10, Linux
Instruction setx86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensionsSSE3, SSE4a
Release dateQ3/2011
Release price75 $
Documents
AMD A6-3600
AMD A6-3600
Buy now on Amazon and save! Buy on Amazon