A6-3430MX vs Pentium N3710

A6-3430MX

4 Cores4 Thrd45 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2011

Pentium N3710

4 Cores4 Thrd2 WWMax: 2.56 GHz2016

Performance Spectrum - CPU

A6-3430MX

4 / 4

1,389

+0.2%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Pentium N3710

4 / 4

1,386

0.0%

Celeron B820

Celeron P4505

Pentium 2127U

Pentium Dual Core T4300

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 N3710 is on rank 1115, 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 N3710

#1103

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3408%

#1104

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3358%

#1105

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3082%

#1106

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3069%

#1107

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3040%

#1109

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2936%

#1110

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2815%

#1111

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2811%

#1112

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2735%

#1115

Pentium N3710

MSRP: $161|Avg: $50

100%

#1116

Core m3-7Y30

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1117

Pentium 977

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

100%

#1118

Core i7-2715QE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $50

99%

#1119

VIA Nano U2250

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

99%

#1121

Core i5-560M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

98%

#1122

Pentium U5600

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

97%

#1123

Core m5-6Y57

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

97%

#1125

Core i7-610E

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

96%

#1126

Core i5-5350U

MSRP: $315|Avg: N/A

95%

#1127

Core i7-3520M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

95%

#1128

Core i3-4100E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

95%

#1129

Pentium Dual Core T4300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $99

95%

#1130

Core i3-2310E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $20

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Pentium N3710 leads in gaming performance. However, the A6-3430MX is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.2% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	A6-3430MX	Pentium N3710
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Braswell (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	A6-3430MX	Pentium N3710
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)

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 N3710 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A6-3430MX and Pentium N3710

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 N3710

The Pentium N3710 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Braswell (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.56 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,386 points. Launch price was $161.

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Processing Power

Both the A6-3430MX and Pentium N3710 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the A6-3430MX versus 2.56 GHz on the Pentium N3710 — a 6.5% clock advantage for the Pentium N3710 (base: 1.7 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The A6-3430MX uses the Llano (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium N3710 uses Braswell (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A6-3430MX scores 1,389 against the Pentium N3710's 1,386 — a 0.2% lead for the A6-3430MX. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	A6-3430MX	Pentium N3710
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 4
Boost Clock	2.4 GHz	2.56 GHz+7%
Base Clock	1.7 GHz+6%	1.6 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	2 MB+100%
Process	32 nm	14 nm-56%
Architecture	Llano (2011−2012)	Braswell (2015−2016)
PassMark	1,389	1,386
Geekbench 6 Single	254	—

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Memory & Platform

The A6-3430MX uses the FS1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium N3710 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	A6-3430MX	Pentium N3710
Socket	FS1	FCBGA1170
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	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (A6-3430MX) / not specified (Pentium N3710). The A6-3430MX includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6520G), while the Pentium N3710 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A6-3430MX targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: A6-3430MX rivals Core i3-2350M.