AMD A6-3410MX

The AMD A6-3410MX is a 4-core, 4-thread mobile processor from AMD’s Llano generation, built on K10 architecture. It carries a listed base clock of 1600.00 and a boost clock of 2.30, with a TDP of 45. The chip includes Radeon HD 6520G integrated graphics and supports dual-channel DDR3 memory on AMD Socket FS1. Released on 2011-06-13, it is now end-of-life. In the benchmark database it sits at the 6th percentile overall, with an average benchmark score of 416 and Geekbench results of 614 multi-core and 218 single-core.

How It Compares

The closest rival in the database is the Intel Celeron 4205U, which also posts an average benchmark score of 416. The listed delta for that comparison is -0.1%, so the A6-3410MX is effectively a statistical tie with the Celeron 4205U in aggregate performance. The Geekbench split of 614 multi-core and 218 single-core shows where that average comes from, but the average score itself places the two processors on the same level.

Against the Intel Celeron 1020E, the A6-3410MX has a 1.3% delta, with the rival average score listed at 411. That is a narrow edge, but it is the only rival comparison where the A6-3410MX sits on the positive side of the delta. The multi-core score of 614 is the likely reason for that advantage, since the single-core score of 218 does not suggest any strength in lightly threaded work.

The Intel Core i5-460M has an average score of 422 and a delta of -1.3%, meaning the A6-3410MX trails that mobile Core i5 part. The gap is small in real-world terms, but it is consistent with the A6-3410MX’s 6th-percentile overall position. The Core i5-460M’s higher aggregate score places it just above the A6-3410MX in the database ranking.

The AMD Phenom II X3 700e is the fastest rival in this group, with an average score of 424 and a delta of -1.9%. The A6-3410MX trails by the widest margin in this comparison set. Interestingly, the A6 has four cores and four threads, while that rival has three cores in its naming structure, but the database’s average score still favors the Phenom II X3 700e. Across all four nearest rivals, the deltas run from -1.9% to 1.3%, so the A6-3410MX is firmly clustered with its closest competition rather than being an outlier.

Power and Thermals

The A6-3410MX carries a TDP of 45. That places it in a conventional mobile cooling envelope, not in the low-power, passively cooled class. A laptop or compact system using this chip needs a cooling solution capable of handling 45 TDP, which means an active fan is practically required. The 32 nm process node, 1,178 million transistors, and 228 mm² die size are the physical background for that thermal load.

Because the Radeon HD 6520G integrated graphics are part of the same package, the cooling solution also needs to account for the graphics block during combined CPU and GPU activity. The 45 TDP class is typical of a full-size notebook or a small desktop replacement rather than an ultraportable or fanless design. Builders should plan for a real cooling fan and adequate airflow around the socket.

Platform and Compatibility

The A6-3410MX uses AMD Socket FS1, a mobile-oriented socket. Memory support is dual-channel DDR3, and ECC memory is not supported. The memory interface matters here because the integrated Radeon HD 6520G shares that DDR3 bus, so system memory capacity and bandwidth affect both CPU and graphics performance.

The cache layout consists of 128 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core, with no L3 cache listed. The multiplier is locked, so multiplier-based overclocking is not available. The production status is end-of-life, and the release date is 2011-06-13. PCIe information is not present in the supplied data, so no PCIe capability can be stated. The practical upgrade path is therefore limited to the Socket FS1 platform; the database does not list specific alternative processors for this socket. For a system builder, this is a closed legacy platform rather than a forward-looking upgrade path.

FAQ

Q: What socket does the AMD A6-3410MX use?

A: It uses AMD Socket FS1.

Q: Does the A6-3410MX have integrated graphics?

A: Yes, it includes Radeon HD 6520G integrated graphics.

Q: How many cores and threads does it have?

A: It has 4 cores and 4 threads.

Q: What memory does it support?

A: It supports dual-channel DDR3 memory, and ECC is not supported.

Q: Is the multiplier unlocked for overclocking?

A: No, the multiplier is locked.

Q: Is this processor still in production?

A: No, it is end-of-life and was released on 2011-06-13.

Who Should Consider It

The benchmark profile points to a narrow set of realistic use cases. With a single-core Geekbench score of 218 and a multi-core score of 614, the A6-3410MX is not a good match for high-refresh-rate gaming or heavy content creation. The Radeon HD 6520G provides integrated graphics capability, but the CPU-side scores are low enough that demanding game logic and physics will be a limiting factor. For office work, document editing, spreadsheets, and web-based productivity, the 4 cores, 4 threads, 1600.00 base clock, and 2.30 boost clock are sufficient for light parallel workloads, though the 6th-percentile ranking means it will not feel quick by modern standards.

Content creation that scales across threads may take some advantage of the 614 multi-core score, but that score is still low in absolute terms. Large exports, complex effects, and serious multitasking will be slow. This processor is better suited to a legacy mobile machine used for basic tasks, older software, or secondary duty. The 45 TDP also means it is not a power-saving chip, so it is less appropriate for thin-and-light systems. Builders looking for a modern office system or a capable creation workstation should look elsewhere in the database.

Single-Thread vs Multi-Thread Behavior

The Geekbench results show a wide split: 218 single-core and 614 multi-core. The single-core score controls how the chip feels in serial tasks such as application startup, interface response, and many web operations. A score of 218 is low, so those tasks will feel dated. The multi-core score is higher because there are 4 cores and 4 threads that can be used together.

Workloads that spread across several threads, such as file compression, background processing, or multi-process web browsing, will move closer to the 614 multi-core result. However, that multi-core score is still within the same rival cluster as the Intel Celeron 4205U, Intel Celeron 1020E, Intel Core i5-460M, and AMD Phenom II X3 700e, with deltas ranging from -1.9% to 1.3%. The A6-3410MX is not a hidden multi-core monster; it is simply more oriented toward parallel work than toward single-thread speed. The average benchmark score of 416 reflects that balanced but low overall position in the database.