A6-3600

Details and Benchmarks for AMD A6-3600

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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 A6-3600 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,151 Rank: 1741
Rank Name Score Visual
1737 Celeron 3965Y 4,156
+0.1%
1738 E2-9010 4,156
+0.1%
1739 Intel Core i5-520M 4,153
+0%
1740 Phenom II X4 805 4,152
+0%
1741 A6-3600 4,151
1742 A6-9220 4,150
+-0%
1743 A4-3330MX 4,150
+-0%
1744 A8-7410 4,148
-0.1%
1745 Core i5-2467M 4,147
-0.1%
1746 A6-7310 4,147
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for A6-3600 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,351 Rank: 1582
Rank Name Score Visual
1578 Intel Atom x5-Z8550 4,351
+0%
1579 A10-4600M 4,351
+0%
1580 A6-3420M 4,351
+0%
1581 Core i3-540 4,351
+0%
1582 A6-3600 4,351
1583 Phenom II X4 B45 4,350
+-0%
1584 Core 2 Duo E8600 4,350
+-0%
1585 Pentium 4405Y 4,349
+-0%
1586 Athlon II X4 630 4,349
+-0%
1587 A8-5545M 4,349
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for A6-3600 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,017 Rank: 1757
Rank Name Score Visual
1753 Core i5-2467M 4,020
+0.1%
1754 Core i3-3227U 4,018
+0%
1755 Celeron E3200 4,018
+0%
1756 Core i3-350M 4,018
+0%
1757 A6-3600 4,017
1758 Pentium T4400 4,014
-0.1%
1759 Core 2 Duo L9600 4,013
-0.1%
1760 Core 2 Duo P7550 4,012
-0.1%
1761 A6-7310 4,011
-0.1%
1762 Celeron 3755U 4,010
-0.2%

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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 A6-3600 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,509 Rank: 1470
Rank Name Score Visual
1466 A6-9500E 4,509
+0%
1467 Phenom II X3 710 4,509
+0%
1468 Core i5-540M 4,509
+0%
1469 A6-5400B 4,509
+0%
1470 A6-3600 4,509
1471 Atom x7-E3950 4,509
+0%
1472 Core i3-2370M 4,508
+-0%
1473 Pentium G840 4,508
+-0%
1474 A4-6300 4,508
+-0%
1475 A6-5200 4,508
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for A6-3600 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,497 Rank: 1349
Rank Name Score Visual
1345 Xeon E5507 4,497
+0%
1346 Core i5-3437U 4,497
+0%
1347 Athlon II X3 435 4,497
+0%
1348 A10-9600P 4,497
+0%
1349 A6-3600 4,497
1350 Core i7-7Y75 4,496
+-0%
1351 Core i5-2430M 4,496
+-0%
1352 Pentium G3258 4,496
+-0%
1353 Xeon E5405 4,496
+-0%
1354 Core i7-640M 4,496
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for A6-3600 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,495 Rank: 1443
Rank Name Score Visual
1439 Phenom II X4 910 4,496
+0%
1440 Celeron J3455 4,495
+0%
1441 Xeon E5405 4,495
+0%
1442 Core i7-620M 4,495
+0%
1443 A6-3600 4,495
1444 Athlon II X4 610e 4,495
+0%
1445 Athlon II X4 605e 4,495
+0%
1446 Pentium 2030M 4,495
+0%
1447 Core i5-2537M 4,494
+-0%
1448 Core i5-2467M 4,494
+-0%

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A6-3600 Details

The AMD A6-3600, launched in June 2011, is a desktop processor built on the Llano architecture and designed for Socket FM1 systems. With a base clock of 2.1 GHz and a turbo frequency of 2.4 GHz, it features four cores and four threads, operating on a 32 nm manufacturing process with 1.178 billion transistors. The chip includes 0.122 MiB of L1 cache per core and 0.954 MiB of L2 cache, totaling 1 MiB of L2 cache per core. It supports DDR3 memory at speeds up to 1866 MT/s through a dual-channel interface, delivering a memory bandwidth of 29.9 GB/s. The processor operates at a TDP of 65 W, making it suitable for mainstream desktop use, and uses a µPGA package for mounting.

Integrated into the A6-3600 is the Radeon HD 6530D GPU, which provides basic graphics capabilities without requiring a discrete graphics card. This GPU supports up to three display outputs and includes 128 stream processors, capable of running at a maximum frequency of 650 MHz. While not designed for high-end gaming, the integrated graphics allow for HD video playback and light multimedia tasks.

The A6-3600 supports several key technologies, including AMD-V for hardware virtualization, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4a, and 3DNow! instruction sets, enhancing performance in multimedia and legacy applications. However, it lacks ECC memory support and does not feature simultaneous multithreading, limiting its efficiency in multi-threaded workloads. The locked multiplier prevents overclocking, which restricts performance tuning for enthusiasts.

In benchmark testing, the A6-3600 achieves an Overall Score of 4151, placing it at #1741 out of 2060 processors. Its Singlecore Score is 4017, ranking #1757, while its Multicore Score stands at 4351, ranking #1577. These results place it behind modern processors but still competitive with some older mid-range CPUs. It is faster than the A6-9200 and Phenom II X4 B45 but slower than the Core i5-540M and A6-7310. In the broader context of CPU performance, the A6-3600 trails far behind the top-tier processors, such as the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX, which scores over 9,000 in overall performance.

As of March 2026, the A6-3600 is an outdated processor by modern standards, having been released over a decade ago. While it was once a capable option for budget desktops and light productivity tasks, it is now best suited for legacy systems or as a replacement in older machines where integrated graphics and low power consumption are priorities. Its performance is no longer competitive in today's computing environment, where even entry-level modern CPUs outperform it in both single-core and multi-core tasks.
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AMD A6-3600

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: A6-3600
Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2100 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 21x (locked)
Core Name: Llano
Socket: Socket FM1
Package: µPGA
Target Segment: Desktop
TDP: 65 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
Manufacturer: GlobalFoundries

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSE4a AMD-V 3DNow!
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