AMD A6-3420M Vs Core i5-2450M
The Table below captures the key features of the AMD’s A6-3420M Llano APU and the Intel’s Core i5-2450M Sandy bridge processor.
Table : AMD A6-3420M Vs Core i5-2450M Feature Differences
| Feature | AMD A6-3420M | Core i5-2450M |
| Core Frequency | 1.5 Ghz | 2.50 GHz |
| No. Of Cores | 4 | 2 (4 Hyperthreads) |
| Cache Organization | 4 MB L2 cache | 3 MB L3 Smart Cache |
| Turbo Frequency | 2.4 Ghz | 3.1 GHz |
| TDP Rating | 35 | 35 Watts |
| 64 Bit Support | Y | Y |
| Lithography | 32nm | 32 nm |
| Integrated Memory Controller | DDR3-1333 | DDR3-1333 |
| Integrated Graphics | Radeon HD 6520G, 320 shaders, 400 MHz | Yes, Base 650 MHz, Turbo 1.20 GHz |
Table : AMD A6-3420M Vs Core i5-2450M Benchmarking Comparison
| Benchmarks | AMD A6-3420M | Core i5-2450M |
| PassMark CPU Mark Score |
3700 | |
| Super Pi 2M (Lower in better) |
31 seconds | |
| 3D Mark 06 CPU |
2290 | 3440 |
| Windows 7 Experience Score | 6.7 | 7 |
Some more details of AMD A6-3420M
The AMD A6-3420M bumps up the clock frequency by 100 MHz. This should make it better performing than many of the Core i3 Sandy Bridge processor and brings it closer to some of the Core i5 Sandy Bridge processors. The Integrated Graphics in the A6-3420M is much better than the Intel’s HD Graphics 3000 and supports DirectX11. A great graphics at low power could be the best reason for you to consider A6-3420M
Some more details of Core i5-2450M
The core i5-2450M is clocked at 2.50 GHz and should have a decent performance with its turbo boost 2.0 feature.
Which combination is better (AMD A6 – Radeon HD 6520G vs. Core I5 – Intel 3000) if I will need it to run Premiere Pro CS6 and After Effects CS6?
Sebastián Rodríguez
In your case why dont you consider the AMD’s Trinity or the Intel’s Ivy Bridge Core i5 with HD Graphics 4000. They are not as expensive as you may think.
Where do you live ?