Core i7-660UM vs A6-3410MX
Core i7-660UM
A6-3410MX
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 Core i7-660UM is positioned at rank 1225 and the A6-3410MX is on rank 850, so the A6-3410MX offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-660UM
Performance Per Dollar A6-3410MX
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-660UM | A6-3410MX |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($317) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-660UM | A6-3410MX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($317) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-660UM and A6-3410MX
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.
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.
Processing Power
The Core i7-660UM packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the A6-3410MX offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A6-3410MX has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Core i7-660UM versus 2.3 GHz on the A6-3410MX — a 4.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-660UM (base: 1.33 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Core i7-660UM uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the A6-3410MX uses Llano (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-660UM scores 1,279 against the A6-3410MX's 1,274 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i7-660UM. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 250 vs 271, a 8.1% lead for the A6-3410MX that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core i7-660UM vs 0 kB on the A6-3410MX.
| Feature | Core i7-660UM | A6-3410MX |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz+4% | 2.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.33 GHz | 1.6 GHz+20% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1 MB (per core)+300% |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Arrandale (2010−2011) | Llano (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 1,279 | 1,274 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 250 | 271+8% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 600 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-660UM uses the BGA1288 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A6-3410MX uses FS1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1066 memory speed. Both support up to 8 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes.
| Feature | Core i7-660UM | A6-3410MX |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1288 | FS1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-660UM) vs AMD-V (A6-3410MX). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Core i7-660UM) and Radeon HD 6520G (A6-3410MX) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-660UM targets Budget, A6-3410MX targets Mainstream Laptop. Direct competitor: A6-3410MX rivals Core i3-2330M.
| Feature | Core i7-660UM | A6-3410MX |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics | Radeon HD 6520G |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Budget | Mainstream Laptop |
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