A6-3430MX

Details and Benchmarks for AMD A6-3430MX

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for A6-3430MX based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,104 Rank: 1797
Rank Name Score Visual
1793 Pentium J4205 4,107
+0.1%
1794 A4-3310MX 4,107
+0.1%
1795 Intel Core i3-330M 4,104
+0%
1796 Pentium T4200 4,104
+0%
1797 A6-3430MX 4,104
1798 A4-9120 4,101
-0.1%
1799 Celeron 2957U 4,100
-0.1%
1800 A10-5745M 4,098
-0.1%
1801 A8-7100 4,098
-0.1%
1802 Pentium N4200 4,095
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for A6-3430MX based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,342 Rank: 1614
Rank Name Score Visual
1610 Intel Pentium J3710 4,342
+0%
1611 Intel Core i3-330M 4,342
+0%
1612 Athlon 7850 4,342
+0%
1613 A8-7100 4,342
+0%
1614 A6-3430MX 4,342
1615 Phenom II X2 555 4,341
+-0%
1616 Pentium G2030 4,340
+-0%
1617 A8-3550MX 4,340
+-0%
1618 Athlon 7750 4,339
-0.1%
1619 Celeron 2950M 4,339
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for A6-3430MX based on single-threaded benchmark results.

3,945 Rank: 1803
Rank Name Score Visual
1799 Athlon 64 X2 5400+ 3,947
+0.1%
1800 Intel Core i3-330M 3,946
+0%
1801 Celeron 900 3,946
+0%
1802 Athlon 64 X2 5600+ 3,946
+0%
1803 A6-3430MX 3,945
1804 Celeron G460 3,944
+-0%
1805 A4-4300M 3,943
-0.1%
1806 Celeron B815 3,942
-0.1%
1807 A10-5745M 3,942
-0.1%
1808 Athlon II P320 3,942
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for A6-3430MX based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,498 Rank: 1544
Rank Name Score Visual
1540 Athlon 5150 4,499
+0%
1541 Celeron J4005 4,498
+0%
1542 Celeron 1005M 4,498
+0%
1543 Pentium 3556U 4,498
+0%
1544 A6-3430MX 4,498
1545 Pentium 4405Y 4,497
+-0%
1546 Pentium B980 4,497
+-0%
1547 Pentium B970 4,497
+-0%
1548 Core i5-2467M 4,497
+-0%
1549 Celeron G540 4,497
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for A6-3430MX based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,482 Rank: 1443
Rank Name Score Visual
1439 A8-3500M 4,482
+0%
1440 Pentium N3530 4,482
+0%
1441 Pentium N3520 4,482
+0%
1442 A8-5557M 4,482
+0%
1443 A6-3430MX 4,482
1444 Core i5-8200Y 4,482
+0%
1445 A6-3500 4,481
+-0%
1446 Celeron J1900 4,481
+-0%
1447 Celeron G1630 4,481
+-0%
1448 Celeron G3900T 4,480
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for A6-3430MX based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,478 Rank: 1558
Rank Name Score Visual
1554 A6-7310 4,478
+0%
1555 Celeron 1037U 4,478
+0%
1556 A6-5200 4,478
+0%
1557 Pentium 3556U 4,478
+0%
1558 A6-3430MX 4,478
1559 Phenom II X2 B55 4,478
+0%
1560 Celeron 3965Y 4,477
+-0%
1561 A4-7210 4,477
+-0%
1562 Xeon E5320 4,477
+-0%
1563 A6-5400B 4,477
+-0%

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A6-3430MX Details

As of March 2026, the AMD A6-3430MX remains a relic from the early days of modern mobile computing, having been launched in December 2011. Despite its age, it still holds relevance in benchmark databases as a reference point for older processor performance. Built on AMD's Llano architecture, the A6-3430MX was designed for the mobile market, offering a balance of integrated graphics and basic computing power at a modest 45 W TDP. With a base clock of 1.7 GHz and a turbo frequency of 2.4 GHz, it represents a step forward from earlier dual-core designs, though its performance is now far behind current standards. Its 32 nm manufacturing process and 1.178 billion transistors reflect the state of semiconductor technology over a decade ago, when power efficiency and thermal management were beginning to gain prominence in mobile platforms.

The A6-3430MX features four cores and four threads, with no simultaneous multithreading support, and operates on a dual-channel DDR3 memory interface. Each core is equipped with 1 MiB of L2 cache, contributing to a total of 4 MiB, while the L1 cache totals 0.122 MiB. This cache hierarchy, combined with its Socket FS1 packaging and µPGA form factor, places it firmly in the era of integrated mobile APUs. Although the processor lacks ECC memory support and has a locked clock multiplier, it does support hardware virtualization via AMD-V, which enables more efficient virtual machine operations—something valuable for light enterprise or development use cases in its time.

Integrated into the A6-3430MX is the Radeon HD 6520G GPU, which includes 128 stream processors and can reach a maximum frequency of 550 MHz. This GPU supports up to four display outputs, making it suitable for basic multimedia and light gaming. However, its performance is now outdated, and it struggles with modern graphics demands. The processor's benchmark results reflect its age: it achieves a Singlecore Score of 3945, ranking #1803 of 2060, and a Multicore Score of 4342, placing it at #1610. Its Overall Score of 4104 puts it at #1795, just behind older processors like the Core 2 Duo P8400 and the Pentium J4205, indicating that even among legacy CPUs, it's near the bottom of the performance spectrum.

Despite its low ranking, the A6-3430MX was competitive in its day, particularly for budget laptops and entry-level systems. It shares a close performance profile with the A8-5557M and Phenom II X4 965, both of which are slightly faster but still part of the same generation. Its closest rivals in the benchmark list include the Celeron 2950M and the A8-3550MX, which are only marginally slower. In today's context, the A6-3430MX is best suited for basic productivity tasks, light web browsing, and educational environments where high-end performance is not required. Its low power consumption and integrated graphics make it a viable option for systems where energy efficiency and cost are primary concerns.

In summary, the AMD A6-3430MX is a product of a transitional period in mobile computing, where integrated graphics and multi-core processing began to converge. While it no longer competes with modern processors—especially in the top 50 rankings, where scores exceed 7,000—it remains a testament to AMD's early efforts in creating efficient, all-in-one mobile solutions. For users seeking a reliable, low-cost machine for non-demanding applications, the A6-3430MX may still offer a functional, albeit outdated, computing experience.
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AMD A6-3430MX

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: A6-3430MX
Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 1700 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 17x (locked)
Core Name: Llano
Socket: Socket FS1
Package: µPGA
Target Segment: Mobile
TDP: 45 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 124.928 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.954 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3

Physical Specifications

Process: 32 nm
Die Area: 228 mm²

CPU Features

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