A6-3430MX vs A8-3550MX

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Aggregated performance score

A8-3550MX
2011
4 cores / 4 threads
1.09
+16%

A8-3550MX outperforms A6-3430MX by a moderate 16% based on our aggregated benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing A8-3550MX and A6-3430MX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking22862395
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesAMD A-SeriesAMD A-Series
Architecture codenameLlano (2011−2012)Llano (2011−2012)
Release date20 December 2011 (12 years ago)20 December 2011 (12 years ago)
Current price$221 $15.29

Detailed specifications

A8-3550MX and A6-3430MX 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads44
Base clock speed2 GHz1.7 GHz
Boost clock speed2.7 GHz2.4 GHz
L1 cache128K (per core)128K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB0 KB
Chip lithography32 nm32 nm
Die size228 mm2228 mm2
Number of transistors1,178 million1,178 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on A8-3550MX and A6-3430MX 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
SocketFS1FS1
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by A8-3550MX and A6-3430MX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensions3DNow!, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4a, Radeon HD 6620G, DDR3(L)-1333/1600 Memory Controller3DNow!, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4a, Radeon HD 6480G, DDR3(L)-1333 Memory Controller

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by A8-3550MX and A6-3430MX are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by A8-3550MX and A6-3430MX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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AMD Radeon HD 6620GAMD Radeon HD 6520G

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.

A8-3550MX 1.09
+16%
A6-3430MX 0.94

A8-3550MX outperforms A6-3430MX by 16% based on our aggregated benchmark results.


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.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

A8-3550MX 1687
+16.5%
A6-3430MX 1448

A8-3550MX outperforms A6-3430MX by 17% in Passmark.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.09 0.94
Integrated graphics card 0.88 0.77

The A8-3550MX is our recommended choice as it beats the A6-3430MX in performance tests.


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