A6-3410MX vs Core i7-660UM

A6-3410MX vs Core i7-660UM Performance Spectrum

A6-3410MX

4 / 4

1,274

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core i7-660UM

2 / 4

1,279

+0.4%

Atom D2550

Pentium T3400

Pentium Dual-Core E2200

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

A6-3410MX vs Core i7-660UM FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

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A6-3410MX vs Core i7-660UM: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

A6-3410MX

2011

Why buy it

✅+8.4% higher Geekbench single-core performance for gaming and desktop responsiveness.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (1,274 vs 1,279).
❌150% higher power demand at 45W vs 18W.

Core i7-660UM

2010

Why buy it

✅+0.4% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 18W instead of 45W, a 27W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower Geekbench single-core performance for gaming (250 vs 271).
❌Launch MSRP is still $317 MSRP, while A6-3410MX mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-660UM better than A6-3410MX?

It depends on what you want from the system. For gaming, A6-3410MX is ahead with a 2.4% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-660UM pulls ahead with 0.4% better PassMark.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-660UM is the stronger fit. You are getting 0.4% better PassMark, backed by 2 cores and 4 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i7-660UM is the better buy right now. Core i7-660UM comes in at an unclear MSRP at $317 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it still gives you 0.4% better PassMark. The compromise is that A6-3410MX is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 2.4% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (4.0 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

A6-3410MX makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2011 vs 2010). That makes it the safer long-term bet.

A6-3410MX vs Core i7-660UM Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

A6-3410MX

The A6-3410MX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,274 points. Launch price was $70.

Core i7-660UM

The Core i7-660UM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 May 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.33 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800. Passmark benchmark score: 1,279 points. Launch price was $317.

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Processing Power

The A6-3410MX packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i7-660UM offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the A6-3410MX has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the A6-3410MX versus 2.4 GHz on the Core i7-660UM — a 4.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-660UM (base: 1.6 GHz vs 1.33 GHz). The A6-3410MX uses the Llano (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i7-660UM uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the A6-3410MX scores 1,274 against the Core i7-660UM's 1,279 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i7-660UM. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 271 vs 250, a 8.1% lead for the A6-3410MX that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A6-3410MX vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i7-660UM.

Feature	A6-3410MX	Core i7-660UM
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.3 GHz	2.4 GHz+4%
Base Clock	1.6 GHz+20%	1.33 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)+300%	256 kB (per core)
Process	32 nm	32 nm
Architecture	Llano (2011−2012)	Arrandale (2010−2011)
PassMark	1,274	1,279
Geekbench 6 Single	271+8%	250
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	600

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Memory & Platform

The A6-3410MX uses the FS1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i7-660UM uses BGA1288 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1600 on the A6-3410MX versus DDR3-1066 on the Core i7-660UM — the A6-3410MX supports 50.1% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 8 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes.

Feature	A6-3410MX	Core i7-660UM
Socket	FS1	BGA1288
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600+50%	DDR3-1066
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	No
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A6-3410MX) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-660UM). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 6520G (A6-3410MX) and HD Graphics (Core i7-660UM) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A6-3410MX targets Mainstream Laptop, Core i7-660UM targets Budget. Direct competitor: A6-3410MX rivals Core i3-2330M.