A6-3430MX vs Pentium 3825U

A6-3430MX

4 Cores4 Thrd45 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2011

Pentium 3825U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.9 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

A6-3430MX

4 / 4

1,389

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Pentium 3825U

2 / 4

1,396

+0.5%

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The A6-3430MX is positioned at rank 822 and the Pentium 3825U is on rank 886, so the A6-3430MX offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar A6-3430MX

#810

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1267%

#811

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1249%

#812

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1146%

#813

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1141%

#814

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1131%

#816

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1092%

#817

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1047%

#818

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1045%

#819

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1017%

#822

A6-3430MX

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#824

Celeron Dual-Core T3000

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

97%

#825

Pentium P6100

MSRP: $100|Avg: $16.39

97%

#828

Celeron M 575

MSRP: $86|Avg: $12

96%

#829

Core i7-10710U

MSRP: $415|Avg: N/A

96%

#835

FX-9830P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

95%

#836

Celeron M P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

95%

#837

Celeron 887

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium 3825U

#874

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1471%

#875

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1450%

#876

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1331%

#877

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1325%

#878

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1313%

#880

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1268%

#881

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1216%

#882

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1214%

#883

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1181%

#886

Pentium 3825U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#889

Core i7-7820EQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

99%

#890

Celeron 7305

MSRP: $128|Avg: $107

99%

#891

E-300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $20

98%

#892

Core i7-7820HK

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

98%

#895

Pentium B940

MSRP: $134|Avg: $11

98%

#896

Core i5-8305G

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

97%

#897

Celeron 6305

MSRP: $107|Avg: $80

97%

#900

Core i7-8705G

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The A6-3430MX leads in gaming performance. However, the Pentium 3825U is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.5% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	A6-3430MX	Pentium 3825U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-U (2015) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	A6-3430MX	Pentium 3825U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

A6-3430MX Benchmark Check

Pentium 3825U Benchmark Check

Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A6-3430MX and Pentium 3825U

A6-3430MX

The A6-3430MX 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 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 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: 1,389 points. Launch price was $70.

Pentium 3825U

The Pentium 3825U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,396 points. Launch price was $161.

⚡

Processing Power

The A6-3430MX packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium 3825U offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the A6-3430MX has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the A6-3430MX versus 1.9 GHz on the Pentium 3825U — a 23.3% clock advantage for the A6-3430MX (base: 1.7 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The A6-3430MX uses the Llano (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium 3825U uses Broadwell-U (2015) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A6-3430MX scores 1,389 against the Pentium 3825U's 1,396 — a 0.5% lead for the Pentium 3825U. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A6-3430MX vs 2 MB (total) on the Pentium 3825U.

Feature	A6-3430MX	Pentium 3825U
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.4 GHz+26%	1.9 GHz
Base Clock	1.7 GHz	1.9 GHz+12%
L3 Cache	0 kB	2 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)+300%	256K (per core)
Process	32 nm	14 nm-56%
Architecture	Llano (2011−2012)	Broadwell-U (2015)
PassMark	1,389	1,396
Geekbench 6 Single	254	—

🧠

Memory & Platform

The A6-3430MX uses the FS1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium 3825U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	A6-3430MX	Pentium 3825U
Socket	FS1	FCBGA1168
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

🔧

Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (A6-3430MX) / not specified (Pentium 3825U). The A6-3430MX includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6520G), while the Pentium 3825U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A6-3430MX targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: A6-3430MX rivals Core i3-2350M.