An excellent central processor for entry-level mobile computers is the AMD A6-6310. The capabilities of this chip will be described in detail in the framework of the small material that is brought to your attention.
What tasks is this central processor for?
The manufacturer himself relates this CPU to the segment of entry-level solutions for various kinds of mobile devices. These are laptops, netbooks, and tablets. But here are some manufacturers (for example, the Lenovo company) went further and use this chip in stationary all-in-ones or mini-PCs. From a software standpoint, this processor allows you to run office applications, undemanding toys, browsers and file viewers without any problems. You can also run outdated toys on this chip - Heroes of Might and Magic III or Worms, which will go on it without any problems. But for such demanding programs as Photoshop or Stalker, this semiconductor crystal is not designed, and they certainly will not be launched on it. In general, any undemanding software on such a CPU will start without problems. But something more cannot be achieved from him.
Socket for for this chip model
The AMD A6-6310 central processor is designed for installation in the FT3 BGA processor socket. In this same socket, processor solutions of the Kabini family could be installed, which were replaced by Beema. It is to the latter that the A6-6310 belongs. In most cases, the processors installed in the FT3 BGA socket are simply soldered to the system board. As a result, in the future, it is simply impossible to carry out any modernization of the computer system with the replacement of the CPU.
Technological process
A6-6310 chip is manufactured according to the current outdated technological process - 28 nm. Therefore, boasting high energy efficiency and the small size of a semiconductor crystal, he definitely will not succeed. But, on the other hand, the proven technological process allows the production of chips with the least losses. As a result, the cost of the processor solution is reduced, and the final products based on it can boast a very, very modest price tag.
Cache
The AMD A6-6310 processor solution boasts a two-tier cache. The total size of the first level of fast volatile memory is 256 KB. And the second cache level has a capacity of 2 MB.
RAM and its type
AMD A6-6310 processor equipped with a single-channel memory controller. As a result, there is no significant gain from using two RAM slots instead of one RAM module in conjunction with this semiconductor chip. The CPU itself is focused on the use of DDR3 modules. The recommended RAM frequency should be 1333 MHz or 1600 MHz. Modules with other frequencies, most likely, will not be detected in such a computer system, and it is impossible to solve this problem by updating the BIOS.
Thermal pack
The heat packet value is 15 watts in the AMD A6-6310. The reviews, on the one hand, indicate a significant loss in this parameter to some Intel solutions. For example, the Pentium N3540 chip boasts a thermal rating of 7.5 watts. But, on the other hand, the cost of this CPU is much higher, the technological process is more modern, and its graphic component is several times weaker. Therefore, it is more fair to compare these chips in the complex. And here it’s not so simple.
Operating frequencies
Very modest, as of today, the clock speed in the AMD A6-6310. Characteristics in this regard, he has these:
Depending on the complexity of the task, the chip changes its clock frequency. When solving a simple problem, it is equal to 1.8 GHz. But if a resource-intensive application is launched, then it rises to 2.4 GHz. In the event of a rise in temperature when demanding software is launched, the frequency decreases to 1.8 Hz until the chip cools down.
Architectural features
This processor includes four computing units based on the Puma + architecture, which correspond to four software-level computing threads. The Puma + architecture itself was based on the Jaguar architecture, which is used in the latest generation of game consoles. The only difference is that the latter have 8 computing units, and here 4.
Integrated Graphics Accelerator
Like most modern mobile chips, the hero of this review is equipped with an integrated graphics accelerator. More specifically, the Radeon R4 is used in the AMD A6-6310. Its characteristics indicate that it is one of the most productive graphics cards in this niche. Its frequency is 800 MHz. The number of graphic cores is 128. And by this parameter, the A6-6310 does not lose anything to the leading chip of this socket - A6-6410.
Increase in productivity
The multiplier for this processor is locked. And there are no opportunities to increase the frequency of the system bus in such computer systems. It is simply locked in BIOS. Add to this a very modest full-time cooling system. As a result, the owner of such a PC can rely on the performance that he initially had. Something more cannot be squeezed out of it.
Price
Of course, branded PCs based on this chip are relatively expensive: about $ 300. But in this case you have to overpay for the brand and quality of the mobile computer. But if you pay attention to the solutions of lesser-known companies (for example, Lenovo or Acer), then you can find more affordable solutions. At the same time, their quality and functionality will be at an acceptable level. We can say that there is no tangible difference between them.
User reviews and comparison with direct competitors
If you have a choice between AMD A6-6310 or Intel Core i3, then it will be obvious. The last processor, although equipped with only two computing units, can work at the software level in 4 computing threads at once. Add to this a more advanced processor architecture, which allows each module to process 4 instructions against two of the A6-6310, and higher frequencies in one clock cycle. But at the same time, such a laptop is much more expensive. Therefore, it is more correct to compare it with the Pentium J2900. They have a comparable level of performance. If a more efficient processor part is more important, then it is better to choose a solution from Intel. Well, if you need high-quality graphics, then the AMD A6-6310 processor will be preferable. Reviews owners indicate a rather high level of performance of "Radeon". Another important nuance is the maximum amount of RAM supported by the chip. The Intel solution can address only 4 GB, and AMD - 16 GB.
To summarize
A good processor for starter mobile solutions is the AMD A6-6310. If it were not for the overpriced cost of laptops and netbooks from eminent manufacturers, then it would be possible to say that AMD has put another hit on the market. And so the latter has more work to do to spread this hardware platform.