AMD A6-3420M vs AMD FX-7500

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Performance
A6-3420M5% better
2,346.56% of 36,991
FX-7500
2,236.56% of 36,991

The A6-3420M has 5% better performance than the FX-7500 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
A6-3420M
No data available
FX-7500
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the A6-3420M and the FX-7500 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

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Summary

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About the AMD A6-3420M CPU

The AMD A6-3420M is an end-of-life 4-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q4 2011. It is part of AMD's A6 lineup, which is based on the Llano microarchitecture. The A6-3420M is compatible with AMD Socket FS1 motherboards and is fabricated on a 32 nm manufacturing process. It features the Radeon HD 6520G integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The A6-3420M supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the A6-3420M has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 128 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 1 MB, is larger but slower than the L1.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The A6-3420M features 4 total cores which can process 4 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 1500.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 2.4 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The A6-3420M includes an integrated graphics solution called Radeon HD 6520G. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance

The A6-3420M has the 582nd best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 6.34% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the AMD FX-7500 CPU

The AMD FX-7500 is an end-of-life 4-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q2 2014. It is part of AMD's FX lineup, which is based on the Kaveri microarchitecture. The FX-7500 is compatible with AMD Socket FP3 motherboards and is fabricated on GlobalFoundries's 28 nm manufacturing process. It features the Radeon R7 6CU integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The FX-7500 supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the FX-7500 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 256 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 2 MB, is larger but slower than the L1.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The FX-7500 features 4 total cores which can process 4 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2.1 GHz, and it can boost up to 3.3 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The FX-7500 includes an integrated graphics solution called Radeon R7 6CU. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance

The FX-7500 has the 592nd best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 6.05% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoA6-3420MFX-7500
ManufacturerAMDAMD
SeriesA6FX
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ4 2011Q2 2014
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeEnd-of-life
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
A6-3420M5% better
2,346.56% of 36,991
FX-7500
2,236.56% of 36,991

The A6-3420M has 5% better performance than the FX-7500 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The A6-3420M is ranked 582nd with a score of 2,346.5, and the FX-7500 is ranked 592nd with a score of 2,236.5.

Performance per dollar
A6-3420M
No data available
FX-7500
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the A6-3420M and the FX-7500 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline CPU:A6-3420M or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core M-5Y702,373+1%
Pro A12-8800B2,361+1%
A6-3420M2,346.5
Core i3-4010U2,340-0%
Pentium Gold 4415Y2,319-1%
A8-3500M2,247-4%
A8-4500M2,243-4%
FX-75002,236.5-5%
A10-4655M2,236-5%
Core i5-450M2,222-5%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

Choose Baseline CPU:A6-3420M orFX-7500
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other CPUs.

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkA6-3420MFX-7500
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
2,346.5
(+4.92%)
2,236.5
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
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153
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
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55
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
627
689
(+9.89%)
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
240
310
(+29.17%)
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
1,292
1,970
(+52.48%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
773
973
(+25.87%)
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecA6-3420MFX-7500
ManufacturerAMDAMD
Foundry--GlobalFoundries
Process Size32 nm28 nm
Transistors1,178 million2,410 million

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecA6-3420MFX-7500
SeriesA6FX
MicroarchitectureLlanoKaveri
CodenameLlanoKaveri
Memory SupportDDR3DDR3
Memory ChannelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC MemoryNoNo

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecA6-3420MFX-7500
Cores44
Threads44
Clock Speed1500.0 MHz2.1 GHz
Turbo Clock2.4 GHz3.3 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier15.0x21.0x
Multiplier UnlockedNoNo

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecA6-3420MFX-7500
L1 Cache128 KB256 KB
L2 Cache1 MB2 MB

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecA6-3420MFX-7500
SocketAMD Socket FS1AMD Socket FP3
PCI Express--PCIe 3.0 x8
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W19 W
TJ Max--102 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.

SpecA6-3420MFX-7500
Integrated GraphicsRadeon HD 6520GRadeon R7 6CU
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, 3DNow!, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4A, AMD64, Power Now!, NX bit, AMD-VMMX, 3DNow!, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A, AMD64, AES, AVX, BMI1, FMA3, FMA4, F16C, TBM, XOP, AMD-V, EVP, Turbo Core

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.