AMD A6-3600 socket: Socket FM1
The AMD A6-3600 uses the Socket FM1 socket. It is a 65 W quad core Llano APU at 2.1 GHz to 2.4 GHz with Radeon HD 6530D graphics.
- Socket
- Socket FM1
- Launched
- June 2011
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 4
- Default TDP
- 65 W
- Codename
- Llano
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- AMD A6
- Clocks
- 2.1 / 2.4 GHz
AMD A6-3600 specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Stars (K10) cores on 32 nm |
| Clocks | 2.1 GHz base, up to 2.4 GHz Turbo Core |
| Cache | 4 MB L2 (1 MB per core) |
| Default TDP | 65 W |
| Manufacturing process | 32 nm |
| Memory support | DDR3 up to 1866 MT/s, two channels |
| PCI Express | PCIe 2.0 from the APU |
| Integrated graphics | AMD Radeon HD 6530D (443 MHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | Socket FM1 (PGA, 905 contacts) |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
AMD A6-3600 needs a motherboard with a Socket FM1 socket. The table shows which chipset series accept it.
| Series | Chipsets | Support |
|---|---|---|
| Hudson FCH (A55 and A75) | A75, A55 | Works out of the box |
Board makers publish a CPU support list for every model. Check it for your exact board before buying. Chipset details for Socket FM1.
Socket FM1 at a glance
| Type | PGA, 905 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | n/a |
| Introduced | June 2011 |
| Memory | DDR3-1600 and 1866, two channels |
| Cooler mounting holes | 48 × 96 mm |
What the A6-3600 is
AMD A6-3600 is a quad core Llano APU that AMD released in June 2011 for socketed desktops. It uses the Stars K10 core design on a 32 nm process, running at 2.1 GHz base with Turbo Core to 2.4 GHz. The cache is 4 MB of L2 with 1 MB per core. Power is 65 W. Graphics come from AMD Radeon HD 6530D with 320 shaders at 443 MHz.
Four cores at modest clocks with Turbo Core for bursts cover threaded home and office work inside a 65 W budget. The 320 shader block handles video playback and light games without a card. Threads equal cores at 4.
Home towers pair it with A55 or A75 boards, 4 GB to 8 GB of DDR3 and a SATA drive. The 65 W quad suits quiet builds that still multitask. The How to find your CPU socket type guide shows how to confirm the socket.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The A6-3600 drops into Socket FM1 on A55 and A75 boards. Early FM1 boards from the June 2011 launch accept it with a shipping BIOS. DDR3 modules match stock operation.
Power at 65 W suits standard desktop boards. The CPU cooler compatibility by socket guide explains the shared AMD mount.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory support is DDR3 up to 1866 MT/s, two channels. Two matched modules feed four cores and shared graphics. Faster DIMMs help the graphics block.
PCI Express is PCIe 2.0 from the APU for one graphics slot. Most builds stay on integrated graphics.
Cooling follows the 65 W rating with a stock heatsink and case airflow.
Upgrade paths
On Socket FM1 the A6-3600 can step to faster quad Llano APUs with stronger graphics on the same board. Memory and storage carry over. An Athlon comparison without graphics is AMD Athlon II X4 641 on the same socket.
A platform move to Socket FM2 needs a new board while DDR3 often carries over.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the AMD A6-3600 use?
It uses Socket FM1. Early FM1 boards accept it with a shipping BIOS.
Does the A6-3600 have Turbo Core?
Yes. Base is 2.1 GHz with Turbo Core to 2.4 GHz.
What memory does the A6-3600 use?
DDR3 up to 1866 MT/s, two channels.
Does the A6-3600 need a separate graphics card?
No. Radeon HD 6530D at 443 MHz covers office displays and video.
Sources and verification
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