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AMD A6-3600

FM1DDR34C / 4T65WLlano32nmEnd-of-life2.40 GHz Boost

Price

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AMD A6-3600

Full Specifications

Detailed architecture, platform, memory, and feature data for this CPU.

Total Cores4

Total Threads4

Base Clock2.10 GHz

Boost Clock2.40 GHz

BCLK / Multiplier100 MHz / 21.0xx

CodenameLlano

MicroarchitectureLlano

Process Node32nm

FoundryGlobalFoundries

Die Size228.0 mm²

Transistors1.18 billion

Production StatusEnd-of-life

Market SegmentDesktop

Launch DateJun 30, 2011

Instruction Sets

MMX3DNow!SSESSE2SSE3SSE4AAMD64CnQNX bitAMD-VTurbo Core

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About This Product

The AMD A6-3600 is an entry-level desktop APU from the Llano generation, featuring four cores and integrated Radeon HD 6530D graphics. It offers basic computing performance suitable for general office tasks and web browsing. Its integrated graphics can handle light gaming at very low settings, but it is significantly outperformed by modern integrated solutions and discrete GPUs in its current price range.

Best for: Basic Computing

Pros

Integrated graphics for basic display output
Low 65W TDP
Quad-core processing for light tasks

Cons

Outdated architecture and performance
Limited gaming capability
End-of-life product with no upgrade path

Verdict
“Suitable for basic, non-demanding tasks on a budget, but modern alternatives offer better value.”

Performance Benchmarks

Cross-source performance, value, and efficiency at a glance

Scores are grouped by benchmark family so it is easy to compare raw speed, threaded output, and real-world value without mixing scales.

Geekbench 6PassMark

Cross-Platform

Geekbench 6

Single-Core

2568%

Multi-Core

7744%

Based on 7 user submissions.

Large Sample Pool

PassMark

Overall

17,67427%

Single-Thread

2,56051%

PassMark rank: #1,099

Gaming Performance

Real-world FPS snapshots for A6-3600

These results come from real submitted gameplay sessions, so the reference GPU matters as much as the CPU itself.

FPS data from real user submissions across various settings

Reference GPU

AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT

1 game in this sample

League of Legends

Mixed player settings

106 FPS

Smooth

Min 64Max 134GPU: AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT

Snapshot Summary

Average FPS

106

Gaming Tier

A-Tier

PCGameBenchmark data blends user settings, RAM sizes, and GPUs, so treat this as a real-world performance spread rather than a lab-perfect apples-to-apples chart.

Compatible Motherboards (1)

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ASRock A55 Pro3

AMD A55ATX

N/A

Compatible RAM (3722)

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Crucial CT25664BA1339A 2 GB

1x2GBDDR3-1333

N/A

Samsung M471B5273DH0-CK0 4 GB

1x4GBDDR3-1600

$24.19

Crucial CT51264BD160B 4 GB

1x4GBDDR3-1600

N/A

Micron MT8JTF25664AZ-1G4D1 2 GB

1x2GBDDR3-1333

N/A

Compatible CPU Coolers (1260)

Thermaltake MeOrb II

Air35mm28.0 dBA

$12.99

DeepCool CAPTAIN 120

AIO 120mm39.3 dBA

$12.99

Thermaltake CLP0600

Air140mm30.0 dBA

$12.99

ARCTIC Alpine AM4 CO

Air69mm

$15.99

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