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AMD A9-9430

Explore AMD A9-9430 technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for performance, compatibility and upgrade comparisons.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
3.3/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

AMD A9-9430 is a Desktop processor with 2 cores and 0 threads. It runs at 3.2 GHz and boosts up to 3.5 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 1684 and a single-thread rating of 1441.

CPU Mark1,684
41 samples
Single Thread1,441
Overall rank#4,083
of 6,054
Reference price—

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
3.3Outdated for demanding workloads

AMD A9-9430 is a Desktop processor with 2 cores and 0 threads. It runs at 3.2 GHz and boosts up to 3.5 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 1684 and a single-thread rating of 1441.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The AMD A9-9430 is a Desktop released in 2017. Recorded specifications include up to 3.50 GHz turbo, a 1,684 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 1,684 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 1,441 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

No confirmed socket is recorded for this processor. Verify the exact device or motherboard with the manufacturer before planning an upgrade.

Memory and power

Verify the system memory type, real power limits and cooling capacity.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key AMD A9-9430 specifications?

The main recorded details are up to 3.50 GHz turbo, a 1,684 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the AMD A9-9430 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 A9-9430?

A confirmed socket is not recorded here. Use the device model or manufacturer specifications to identify compatible hardware.

How much power does the AMD A9-9430 use?

A structured TDP value is not currently available. Check the manufacturer specification and device power limits.

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.

01AMD PRO A4-8350BAMD1,690 points
02AMD PRO A6-9500EAMD1,689 points
03AMD A6-7400K APUAMD1,685 points
04AMD A9-9430This CPU1,684 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

02AMD PRO A6-9500EAMD1,501 points
03AMD A6-7400K APUAMD1,449 points
04AMD A9-9430This CPU1,441 points
05AMD PRO A4-8350BAMD1,437 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01AMD PRO A6-9500EAMD48.3 Mark/W
03AMD PRO A4-8350BAMD26.0 Mark/W
04AMD A6-7400K APUAMD25.9 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
27,196.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
521.30
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
961.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
6.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
2,737.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
8,836.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
121.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
2,978.00

Core specifications

BrandAMD
CategoryDesktop
Release year2017
Socket—
Cores / threads2 / —
Base clock3.20 GHz
Max turbo3.50 GHz
TDP—
Integrated graphicsRADEON R5, 5 COMPUTE CORES 2C+3G

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I2 x 32 KB
L1D2 x 96 KB
L22 x 1024 KB