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AMD A6-3430MX APU

Explore AMD A6-3430MX APU technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for laptop performance, efficiency and upgrade research.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
2.6/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

AMD A6-3430MX APU is a Laptop processor with 4 cores and 4 threads. It runs at 1.7 GHz and boosts up to 2.4 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 1257 and a single-thread rating of 709. Its stated TDP is 45 W.

CPU Mark1,257
47 samples
Single Thread709
Overall rank#4,438
of 6,054
Reference price—

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
2.6Outdated for demanding workloads

AMD A6-3430MX APU is a Laptop processor with 4 cores and 4 threads. It runs at 1.7 GHz and boosts up to 2.4 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 1257 and a single-thread rating of 709. Its stated TDP is 45 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The AMD A6-3430MX APU is a Laptop released in 2012. Recorded specifications include 4 cores and 4 threads, up to 2.40 GHz turbo, a 45 W reference TDP, a 1,257 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 1,257 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 709 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket FS1. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

The 45 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key AMD A6-3430MX APU specifications?

The main recorded details are 4 cores and 4 threads, up to 2.40 GHz turbo, a 45 W reference TDP, a 1,257 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the AMD A6-3430MX APU good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the AMD A6-3430MX APU?

Start with FS1 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the AMD A6-3430MX APU use?

The recorded reference TDP is 45 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01Intel Core i3-330E @ 2.13GHzIntel1,260 points
02AMD A6-3430MX APUThis CPU1,257 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

04AMD A6-3430MX APUThis CPU709 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

05AMD A6-3430MX APUThis CPU27.9 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
26,752.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
334.40
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
606.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
8.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
3,032.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
3,269.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
121.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
3,270.00

Core specifications

BrandAMD
CategoryLaptop
Release year2012
SocketFS1
Cores / threads4 / 4
Base clock1.70 GHz
Max turbo2.40 GHz
TDP45 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I4 x 64 KB
L1D4 x 64 KB
L24 x 1024 KB