Ryzen Z1 Extreme vs A6-3620

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Aggregate performance score

A6-3620
2011
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
1.21
Ryzen Z1 Extreme
2023
8 cores / 16 threads, 15 Watt
16.40
+1255%

Ryzen Z1 Extreme outperforms A6-3620 by a whopping 1255% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A6-3620 and Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2358422
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataPhoenix (Zen 4, Ryzen 7040)
Power efficiency1.7099.70
Architecture codenameLlano (2011−2012)Phoenix (Zen 4) (2023)
Release date20 December 2011 (12 years ago)May 2023 (1 year ago)

Detailed specifications

A6-3620 and Ryzen Z1 Extreme basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads416
Base clock speed2.2 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed2.5 GHz5.1 GHz
L1 cache128 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm4 nm
Die size228 mm2178 mm2
Number of transistors1,178 million25,000 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on A6-3620 and Ryzen Z1 Extreme compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFM1FP8
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A6-3620 and Ryzen Z1 Extreme. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A6-3620 and Ryzen Z1 Extreme are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A6-3620 and Ryzen Z1 Extreme. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardRadeon HD 6530DAMD Radeon 780M

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by A6-3620 and Ryzen Z1 Extreme.

PCIe versionno data4.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

A6-3620 1.21
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 16.40
+1255%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

A6-3620 1848
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 25097
+1258%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

A6-3620 251
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 2195
+775%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

A6-3620 782
Ryzen Z1 Extreme 9692
+1139%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.21 16.40
Physical cores 4 8
Threads 4 16
Chip lithography 32 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 15 Watt

Ryzen Z1 Extreme has a 1255.4% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads, a 700% more advanced lithography process, and 333.3% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Z1 Extreme is our recommended choice as it beats the A6-3620 in performance tests.

Note that A6-3620 is a desktop processor while Ryzen Z1 Extreme is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between A6-3620 and Ryzen Z1 Extreme, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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