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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£20
  • Avg. price in US: ~$20
  • PassMark benchmark result: 1950
  • N. of physical cores: 4
  • CPU boost clock speed: 3.2 GHz

AMD A10 4600M review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

3.3

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

3.3

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Poor
3.3

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

2.9

Performance

18.0%

3.0

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

3.0

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

5.6

Power & Thermal

4.0%

8.1

Platform

1.0%

7.6

Integrated Graphics

Poor
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 1.3
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    1.0

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    1.0

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    2.2

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    1.0

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    1.8

    N. of physical cores

  • 1.3
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.0

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    1.8

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    1.6

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    1.0

    L3 cache

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Verdict

The AMD A10-4600M is a quad-core mobile processor based on the 32nm Trinity architecture, launched in Q2 2012 for use in mid-range to large notebooks. It features a base clock speed of 2.3 GHz with a Turbo Core boost up to 3.2 GHz, 4 MB of L2 cache, and a 35W Thermal Design Power (TDP). Its primary strength lies in the integrated Radeon HD 7660G GPU, which includes 384 shader cores and offers superior performance compared to contemporary integrated solutions like Intel’s HD Graphics 4000, making it suitable for light gaming and daily productivity tasks. However, it suffers from relatively weak per-core CPU performance compared to Intel Core i5/i7 counterparts of its era and exhibited higher power consumption during video playback and shorter battery life under gaming loads than its predecessors.

Technical Specifications of processor AMD A10 4600M

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

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Performance

18.0%

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Cache & Architecture

10.0%

?

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

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Power & Thermal

4.0%

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Platform

1.0%

?

Integrated Graphics

3.3
AMD A10 4600M has a technical score of 3.35 points, which is lower than that of 97% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
1.0
AMD A10 4600M has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

3.3

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

5.3
AMD A10 4600M has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.3 points, which is lower than 91.6% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

AMD
Processor type
What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.
When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

mobile
AMD A10 4600M belongs to the mobile processor class, which is more advanced than that of 7.3% of processors and equal to that of 48.6% of processors.
CPU socket
What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

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Chipset
What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.
When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

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CPU architecture
What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

x86-64
AMD A10 4600M uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

4
AMD A10 4600M has 4 CPU cores, which is fewer than 50.7% of processors and equal to 28.5% of processors.
CPU threads
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

4
AMD A10 4600M offers 4 CPU threads, which is fewer than 67.3% of processors and equal to 26.6% of processors.
Threads per core
What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

1
AMD A10 4600M offers 1 threads per core, which is fewer than 69.7% of processors and equal to 30.3% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

3.2 GHz
AMD A10 4600M reaches a boost clock of 3.2 GHz which is lower than that of 89.5% of processors and equal to that of 2% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

4 x 2.3 GHz
AMD A10 4600M has a base clock of 4x2.3 GHz which is equal to that of 100% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

32 nm
AMD A10 4600M uses a 32 nm process node, which is older than that of 97.8% of processors and equal to that of 2.3% of processors.
Foundry
What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

GlobalFoundries 32 nm
AMD A10 4600M is built on the GlobalFoundries 32 nm foundry process, which is less advanced than that of 98.2% of processors and equal to that of 1.8% of processors.
L3 cache
What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

0 MB
AMD A10 4600M has an L3 cache of 0 MB which is smaller than that of 93.6% of processors and equal to that of 6.4% of processors.
L2 cache
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

4 MB
AMD A10 4600M has an L2 cache of 4 MB which is larger than that of 55.1% of processors and equal to that of 9.2% of processors.
L1 cache
What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.
When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

192 KB
AMD A10 4600M has an L1 cache of 192 KB which is smaller than that of 79% of processors and equal to that of 2.3% of processors.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

DDR3
AMD A10 4600M supports DDR DDR3, which is older than that of 86.3% of processors and equal to that of 13.7% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

1,600 MHz
AMD A10 4600M supports memory speeds up to 1600 MHz, which is lower than that of 87.3% of processors and equal to 11.3% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.
When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

DDR3-1600 MHz
AMD A10 4600M supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR3-1600 MHz, which is lower than that of 87.6% of processors and equal to 8.1% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.
When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

N/A
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

32 GB
AMD A10 4600M supports up to 32 GB of memory, which is less than 71.9% of processors and equal to 19.5% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

yes
AMD A10 4600M includes integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
AMD Radeon HD 7660G
Integrated GPU model
What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.
When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

Radeon HD 7660G
AMD A10 4600M uses the Radeon HD 7660G integrated GPU, which is less advanced than that in 85.7% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

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Integrated GPU base frequency
What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

496 MHz
AMD A10 4600M has an integrated GPU clock of 496 MHz which is higher than that of 82.4% of processors and equal to that of 0.2% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

H.264 (HW decode/encode), MPEG-2 (HW decode), VC-1 (HW decode)
AMD A10 4600M supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), MPEG-2 (HW decode), VC-1 (HW decode) media codecs, which is narrower support than 58.1% of processors and equal to 1.3% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

35 W
AMD A10 4600M has a TDP of 35 W which is lower than that of 51.8% of processors and equal to that of 14.8% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

35 W
AMD A10 4600M has a base power of 35 W which is lower than that of 51.7% of processors and equal to that of 15.1% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

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Tau (power duration limit)
What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.
When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

N/A
Configurable TDP
What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

no
AMD A10 4600M does not support configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
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AMD A10 4600M vs the average processor

  • 12.5x cheaper
    AMD A10 4600M is cheaper than the average processor (£20 vs £250).
    AMD A10 4600M is cheaper than the average processor (£20 vs £250).£20 vs £250
  • 22.2% lower base power
    AMD A10 4600M has a lower base power draw than the average processor (35 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
    When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <30 W

    AMD A10 4600M has a lower base power draw than the average processor (35 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.35 W vs 45 W
  • 60% larger L2 cache
    AMD A10 4600M has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (4 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
    What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
    When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=6 MB

    AMD A10 4600M has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (4 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.4 MB vs 2.5 MB
  • 1 more supported displays
    AMD A10 4600M has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
    What it is: The maximum number of displays the processor can drive at once.
    When it matters: When you plan a multi-monitor setup with integrated graphics.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: 4

    AMD A10 4600M has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.4 vs 3
  • 60% larger L2 cache
    AMD A10 4600M has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (4 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • 1 more supported displays
    AMD A10 4600M has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
  • 22.2% lower base power
    AMD A10 4600M has a lower base power draw than the average processor (35 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.

Total
Overall
Cache & Architecture
Integrated Graphics
Power & Thermal
  • 8 year/s older release date
    AMD A10 4600M has an older release date than the average processor (2,012 vs 2,020).
    May 2012
  • 56.2% weaker single-core performance
    AMD A10 4600M has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,087 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 76.8% lower single-core score
    AMD A10 4600M has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (342 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 25.6% lower boost clock
    AMD A10 4600M has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.2 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 92.9% lower multi-core score
    AMD A10 4600M has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (342 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 81.5% lower PassMark score
    AMD A10 4600M has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (1,950 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    AMD A10 4600M has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • No multithreading support
    AMD A10 4600M does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    AMD A10 4600M has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 37.5% lower bus transfer rate
    AMD A10 4600M has a lower bus transfer rate than the average processor (5 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor offers bus transfer rate of 8 GT/s.
  • 1 fewer threads per core
    AMD A10 4600M has fewer threads per core than the average processor (1 vs 2). The average processor offers 2 threads per core.
  • 65.7% weaker overclocked performance
    AMD A10 4600M has a lower overclocked performance than the average processor (3,109 vs 9,051). The average processor scores 9,051 in overclocked PassMark.
  • 2.67x larger process node
    AMD A10 4600M has a higher process node than the average processor (32 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    AMD A10 4600M uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Trinity vs Kaby Lake).
  • 38.2% larger die size
    AMD A10 4600M has a higher die size than the average processor (246 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
  • 50% smaller L1 cache
    AMD A10 4600M has a lower L1 cache than the average processor (192 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
  • 73.7% fewer transistors
    AMD A10 4600M has fewer transistors than the average processor (1.3 billion vs 4.95 billion). The average processor has 4.95 billion transistors.
  • Less advanced foundry
    AMD A10 4600M uses a less advanced foundry process than the average processor (GlobalFoundries 32 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
  • Older DDR support
    AMD A10 4600M supports an older DDR generation than the average processor (DDR3 vs DDR4).
  • 44.1% lower memory bandwidth
    AMD A10 4600M has a lower memory bandwidth than the average processor (25.6 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
  • 45.4% lower memory speed
    AMD A10 4600M has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (1,600 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • Older PCIe version
    AMD A10 4600M supports an older PCIe version than the average processor (2 vs 3.0).
  • 4 fewer PCIe lanes
    AMD A10 4600M has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (12 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
  • 50% less memory capacity
    AMD A10 4600M has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average processor (32 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
  • Inferior integrated GPU
    AMD A10 4600M uses an inferior integrated GPU to the average processor (Radeon HD 7,660G vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
  • No configurable TDP
    AMD A10 4600M does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
  • 56.2% weaker single-core performance
    AMD A10 4600M has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,087 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
    What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >3200

    AMD A10 4600M has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,087 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.1,087 vs 2,483
  • 76.8% lower single-core score
    AMD A10 4600M has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (342 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects single-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you care about snappy everyday performance in lighter apps, browsing, office work, or tasks that do not scale well across many cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >2000

    AMD A10 4600M has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (342 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.342 vs 1,471
  • 25.6% lower boost clock
    AMD A10 4600M has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.2 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
    When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4.7 GHz

    AMD A10 4600M has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.2 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.3.2 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 92.9% lower multi-core score
    AMD A10 4600M has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (342 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects multi-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you want a quick picture of multi-core speed in everyday mixed workloads, multitasking, and broadly optimized software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >8500

    AMD A10 4600M has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (342 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.342 vs 4,793
  • 2.67x larger process node
    AMD A10 4600M has a higher process node than the average processor (32 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
    When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <10 nm

    AMD A10 4600M has a higher process node than the average processor (32 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.32 nm vs 12 nm
  • 81.5% lower PassMark score
    AMD A10 4600M has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (1,950 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    What it is: A benchmark score that gives a broad idea of overall processor performance.
    When it matters: When you want a quick overall performance comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >19000

    AMD A10 4600M has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (1,950 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.1,950 vs 10,532.5
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    AMD A10 4600M uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Trinity vs Kaby Lake).
    What it is: The internal core-design codename used for this processor generation.
    When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs at a deeper design level and want to identify the exact architecture behind marketing names.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD A10 4600M uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Trinity vs Kaby Lake).Trinity vs Kaby Lake
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    AMD A10 4600M has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
    When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 8+

    AMD A10 4600M has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.4 vs 6
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about AMD A10 4600M?

  • Superior integrated graphics performance (Radeon HD 7660G) capable of handling casual and light mainstream gaming better than Intel's HD 4000.
  • Excellent power efficiency at idle, leading to competitive battery life in many laptop models.
  • Significant 10-25% CPU performance improvement over the previous 'Llano' generation (A8-3520M).
  • Competitive pricing, offering a better value proposition for budget-conscious users compared to equivalent Intel Core i5 systems.
  • Strong multimedia capabilities, including hardware acceleration for video decoding and support for up to four displays.

What customers dislike about AMD A10 4600M?

  • Weak single-threaded and raw CPU performance that consistently trails behind Intel's Sandy Bridge and Ivy Bridge Core i5/i7 alternatives.
  • Inadequate graphics power for high-end or modern AAA gaming at high settings.
  • Underperforms in CPU-heavy tasks like file transcoding (e.g., MP3 conversion) and complex productivity benchmarks.
  • Uses an older 32nm manufacturing process, putting it a generation behind Intel's 22nm efficiency at the time of release.
  • Higher power consumption than competitors specifically during streaming video playback.

Expert reviews

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legitreviews.com
18/05/2012
AMD Trinity A10-4600M Laptop APU Review - Legit Reviews

The Legit Reviews assessment of the AMD A10-4600M APU highlights a significant, Piledriver-based upgrade over Llano, featuring the first mobile implementation of Turbo Core 3.0 at up to 3.2GHz. A key pro is the Radeon HD 7660G integrated graphics, which enables capable gaming on high settings (e.g., Diablo III), though a notable con is that x86 CPU performance still trails Intel Ivy...Read more

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pcper.com
15/05/2012
AMD A10-4600M Trinity For Mobile Review: Trying To Cut The Ivy - PC Perspective

The AMD A10-4600M "Trinity" APU utilizes Piledriver CPU cores and VLIW4 graphics, representing a significant architectural shift from Llano with improved, though still trailing, CPU performance compared to Intel’s Ivy Bridge. The Radeon HD 7660G integrated graphics deliver superior 3D performance for entry-level gaming, serving as a primary advantage over Intel’s HD 4000. While the...Read more

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techradar.com
14/05/2012
AMD A10-4600M review - TechRadar

The AMD A10-4600M mobile processor offers a competitive, budget-friendly option for laptops, featuring significantly improved CPU performance over previous generations and exceptional integrated graphics. Its standout Radeon HD 7660G core delivers impressive gaming capability, outperforming Intel's competing HD 4000 graphics, while also providing decent battery life. However, the...Read more

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trustedreviews.com
15/05/2012
AMD Trinity (A10-4600M) Review - Trusted Reviews

The Trusted Reviews analysis of the AMD Trinity A10-4600M APU highlights a significant, power-efficient, 32nm quad-core "Piledriver" chip designed for mid-range "all-rounder" laptops, balancing performance with improved battery life. A major pro is its class-leading integrated Radeon HD 7660G graphics, which outperformed Intel’s HD 4000 and even low-end dedicated GPUs in gaming...Read more

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tomshardware.com
15/05/2012
AMD A10-4600M Review: Mobile Trinity Gets Tested - Tom's Hardware

The Tom's Hardware review of the AMD A10-4600M (Trinity) highlights a significant architectural shift to Piledriver CPU cores and VLIW4 graphics, offering a 29% improvement in notebook CPU performance over the previous generation and superior power efficiency. Its primary strength is the Radeon HD 7660G integrated graphics, which outperforms Intel HD 3000 and certain discrete GPUs,...Read more

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notebookcheck.net
14/05/2012
Trinity in Review: AMD A10-4600M APU - Notebookcheck

The AMD A10-4600M "Trinity" APU delivers a 25% performance boost over Llano with improved Turbo Core 3.0, though its CPU power still lags behind Intel's Ivy Bridge offerings. It excels with the Radeon HD 7660G GPU, providing competitive entry-level graphics performance, but suffers from micro-stuttering issues in Dual Graphics mode. While the 35W TDP processor offers excellent idle...Read more

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legitreviews.com
18/05/2012
AMD Trinity A10-4600M Laptop APU Review - Piledriver Arrives

The Legit Reviews analysis of the AMD A10-4600M Trinity APU highlights the 2nd-Gen A-Series platform's introduction of "Piledriver" CPU architecture and Radeon HD 7660G graphics, tested on a 14-inch reference notebook. Key performance features include Turbo Core Technology 3.0, allowing the quad-core CPU to reach 3.2GHz and the GPU to hit 685MHz for improved responsiveness. Pros...Read more

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hothardware.com
15/05/2012
AMD Trinity A10-4600M Processor Review

HotHardware's review of the AMD Trinity A10-4600M highlights a significant 32nm quad-core APU featuring Piledriver architecture and Radeon HD 7660G graphics designed to compete with Intel’s Ivy Bridge. The APU boasts impressive power efficiency with a 35W TDP and exceptional integrated graphics, outperforming Intel's HD 4000 series in gaming benchmarks and supporting technologies...Read more

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notebookcheck.com
15/05/2012
Trinity Benchmarked: AMD A10-4600M APU - Notebookcheck

The AMD A10-4600M "Trinity" APU introduces the Piledriver architecture, offering improved CPU performance over Llano but still trailing Intel's Sandy/Ivy Bridge in raw processing power. A primary pro is the Radeon HD 7660G integrated graphics, which provides class-leading performance for casual gaming, while a key con is its lower competitive standing in raw CPU benchmarks. The 35W...Read more

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pcgameshardware.de
15/05/2012
AMD Trinity Quick Test: The Second APU Generation

The PCGamesHardware review of AMD's Trinity APU (A10-5800K) highlights a shift to the Piledriver architecture and the new FM2 socket, emphasizing a strong focus on integrated graphics over raw CPU power. While it delivers impressive, playable performance in mainstream games like Dirt 3 and Skyrim without a dedicated GPU, its single-core performance remains behind competing Intel...Read more

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lesnumeriques.com
11/01/2013
Review of the Samsung NP355V5C, one of the few laptops with an AMD A10 APU

The Les Numériques review of the Samsung Series 3 NP355V5C-S03FR identifies it as a budget-friendly 15.6-inch laptop featuring an AMD A10-4600M APU and Radeon HD 7670M graphics for versatile, daily usage. While the machine is lauded for its quiet operation and comfortable keyboard, the review notes disappointing benchmark performance and limited battery life of around 3 hours....Read more

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hardware.fr
11/06/2012
AMD A8 and A10 vs. Core i5 and i7 (Llano, Trinity, Sandy, and Ivy Bridge)

This Hardware.fr review evaluates mobile processors by comparing AMD’s A-Series (Llano/Trinity) against Intel’s Core i5/i7 (Sandy/Ivy Bridge), highlighting AMD's shift to "Piledriver" cores for improved CPU performance and better integrated graphics. While AMD's Radeon HD 7660G (Trinity) outperformed Intel’s HD 4000 in graphics and offered superior idle power efficiency, Intel's Ivy...Read more

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clubic.com
19/05/2012
AMD Trinity: A Bulldozer in a Laptop?

The AMD Trinity APU review from Clubic highlights a significant architectural shift to Piledriver cores, offering higher clock speeds up to 4.2 GHz for the A10-5800K, aimed at balanced mainstream performance. Key strengths include integrated Radeon HD 7000-series graphics—outperforming Intel’s HD 4000 by nearly 50%—and excellent value, combining an unlocked quad-core CPU with...Read more

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tomshw.it
21/05/2012
CPU Benchmark: Content Creation - Tom's Hardware

The Tom's Hardware review finds that the AMD A10-4600M (Trinity) APU offers a substantial 29% performance increase over the previous "Llano" generation, driven by Piledriver CPU cores and improved VLIW4 graphics, marking a significant step forward in efficiency for mainstream laptops. While graphics performance is a high point, the CPU portion still trails Intel's Sandy Bridge...Read more

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tomshw.it
21/05/2012
CPU Benchmarks: PCMark - Tom's Hardware

The AMD A10-4600M, a 32nm "Trinity" APU, introduces Piledriver CPU cores and VLIW4 graphics, significantly enhancing integrated graphics performance over predecessors and competitors. A major pro is the Radeon HD 7660G, which outclasses Intel's HD 4000 and rivals some entry-level discrete GPUs, alongside improved dynamic power management via Turbo Core 3.0. However, a key con is its...Read more

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tomshw.it
21/05/2012
CPU Benchmark: Productivity - AMD A10-4600M

The AMD A10-4600M Trinity APU delivers superior integrated graphics performance, with its Radeon HD 7660G outperforming Intel’s Sandy Bridge alternatives and managing playable frame rates in casual, DirectX 11 games. While it shows moderate improvement over the previous Llano generation, the Piledriver-based CPU cores struggle in heavy, threaded productivity tasks compared to Intel...Read more

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tomshw.it
21/05/2012
AMD A10-4600M, the Trinity mobile APU under review

The AMD A10-4600M "Trinity" mobile APU offers a significant graphical leap over its predecessor, with the integrated Radeon HD 7660G comfortably outperforming Intel’s HD Graphics 4000 and rivaling entry-level discrete GPUs. While the Piledriver CPU cores deliver improved single-threaded performance, multi-threaded tasks remain stagnant, leaving the chip 25-33% slower in...Read more

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notebookcheck.nl
14/02/2012
Samsung Series 3 Review Overview (A10-4600M)

The Samsung Series 3 (models 300E5A/300V5A) is a budget-friendly 15.6-inch laptop designed for everyday use, offering a balance of decent Sandy Bridge performance, a comfortable chiclet keyboard with a numpad, and a functional matte display that reduces reflections. While praised for its value, the series features a predominantly plastic construction with noticeable flex and lacks...Read more

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notebookcheck.nl
31/05/2012
Acer Aspire V3 Series Specifications and Reviews (A10-4600M)

The Acer Aspire V3 series is a versatile mid-range, all-rounder laptop featuring a semi-premium design with brushed aluminum and patterned plastic, offering a high-quality backlit keyboard. Pros include solid connectivity, fast SSD storage options, and generally good performance for daily productivity and casual gaming, often utilizing capable Intel processors and dedicated NVIDIA...Read more

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notebookcheck.nl
27/08/2012
Dell Inspiron 15R SE Series Notebook Review (A10-4600M)

The Dell Inspiron 15R Special Edition (7520) is a 15.6-inch multimedia notebook featuring a sturdy, premium chassis with anodized aluminum accents and a high-quality 1080p matte display. It provides strong performance for daily tasks and gaming via a Core i7-3612QM processor and AMD Radeon HD 7730M GPU, complemented by good Skullcandy speakers. Key downsides include heavy 2.9 kg...Read more

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