APU A6-3500
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APU A6-3500 Review
AMD’s Accelerated Processing Units (APU) combine a multi-core CPU and discrete-level GPU on a single power-efficient chip enabling vivid HD entertainment, blazing-fast Internet browsing and accelerated media applications. <r> With desktop PCs based on VISION Technology you can enjoy rich, smooth performance in a quiet-running, energy-efficient system. Experience smooth, skip-free HD playback and discover impressive speed and performance in everyday applications.
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APU A6-3500 Performance Specification
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2.1 GHz
3 cores
Llano
65W
32nm
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384Kb
3072Kb
GD CPU hardware score: 6
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GD Tags: AMD Llano Lynx A6-3500 Llano, AMD Llano Lynx A63500 Llano, AMDLlanoLynxA6-3500Llano, HD 6530D onboard graphics
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Chyper
09:26 Sep-29-2012

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this CPU score 6 from 5? how come? isn't it this CPU pretty weak now?
redosave
18:36 Oct-01-2012

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in almost every month , new more powerful CPU's are released , and they need to change GD Rating for all processors
Chyper
16:42 Nov-20-2012

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too bad, i enjoyed my gaming life with this CPU alone. without any dedicated GPU...
NazerAsidin
08:37 Aug-22-2012

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AMD A6-3500 = AMD Athlon X4 + AMD Radeon Graphics
jancuk
10:39 Aug-22-2012

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it is. and more cheaper!
NazerAsidin
07:38 Aug-23-2012

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hahaha. .i have 2 rigs. corei3 and this AMD A6-3500 . i can even play modern warfare 3 from medium to high !! :D
TheRealYeno
15:33 Aug-22-2012

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Not quite, the CPU power isn't quite there.
messiah154
18:31 Oct-18-2012

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Umm... I run Dead Island and Dishonored. It looks fine and runs smoothly.
Chyper
10:39 Oct-19-2012

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it is, even for my resolution :)
Hawtrone
14:53 Nov-20-2012

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u should buy an 1800mhz ram, and the performance will increase!
Chyper
16:43 Nov-20-2012

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really???? you sure buddy?
Hawtrone
14:28 Dec-01-2012

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really sure, google it :D
Hawtrone
14:30 Dec-01-2012

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but i think ur ram is enough bro, 7gb is big amount of ram, especially for gaming, buying a new ram isn't worth it ._.
Chyper
04:57 Dec-02-2012

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thx for the tips buddy :D
jancuk
02:58 Dec-23-2011

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i think this IS the processor for those who got limited budget like me.... just buy this processor yesterday, nice performance!

tzzsmk
20:40 Jun-01-2012

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i3-21xx series are good too:)
Tero
00:49 Jun-04-2012

Agreed, my old i3-2100 ran even BF3 ;)
dom900
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can someone help.Is this a good system for new games (skyrim,battlefield 3,ect..)

AMD A6 X3 3500, 2,10GHz int. HD 6530d + PCIe HD 6570 2gb

and 8gb of ram.THNX

dorklord
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low to medium with lowered resolution.:)
messiah154
18:30 Oct-18-2012

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I'm playing Dishonored with this and no video card.
Chyper
10:39 Oct-19-2012

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of course, since the GPU were integrated :)
SauceBoss
14:19 Nov-02-2011

yea it actually means i dont need to buy a new mobo and ram for it..

Hellfire_zg
20:16 Nov-01-2011

@SauceBoss -> In that case, I would choose Intel Core 2 Quad.

SauceBoss
19:28 Oct-31-2011

which one is better.

the a6-3500 or intel core 2 quad q6600?

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