Phenom X3 8600 vs Celeron G1101

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Aggregate performance score

Celeron G1101
2010
2 cores / 2 threads, 73 Watt
0.68
Phenom X3 8600
2008
3 cores / 3 threads, 95 Watt
0.76
+11.8%

Phenom X3 8600 outperforms Celeron G1101 by a moderate 12% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Celeron G1101 and Phenom X3 8600 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking27352656
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.97no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency0.880.76
Architecture codenameClarkdale (2010−2011)Toliman (2008)
Release date7 January 2010 (14 years ago)March 2008 (16 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$85no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Celeron G1101 and Phenom X3 8600 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)3 (Tri-Core)
Threads23
Base clock speed2.26 GHzno data
Boost clock speed0.27 GHz2.3 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)128 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)512 KB (per core)
L3 cache2 MB (shared)2 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm65 nm
Die size81 mm2285 mm2
Number of transistors382 million450 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Celeron G1101 and Phenom X3 8600 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1156AM2+
Power consumption (TDP)73 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Celeron G1101 and Phenom X3 8600. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

vPro-no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
Idle States+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
PAE36 Bitno data
FDI+no data

Security technologies

Celeron G1101 and Phenom X3 8600 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Celeron G1101 and Phenom X3 8600 are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d-no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Celeron G1101 and Phenom X3 8600. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3no data
Maximum memory size16.38 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth17 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HDno data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Celeron G1101 and Phenom X3 8600 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Celeron G1101 and Phenom X3 8600.

PCIe version2.0no data
PCI Express lanes1no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Celeron G1101 0.68
Phenom X3 8600 0.76
+11.8%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Celeron G1101 1086
Phenom X3 8600 1210
+11.4%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.68 0.76
Physical cores 2 3
Threads 2 3
Chip lithography 32 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 73 Watt 95 Watt

Celeron G1101 has a 103.1% more advanced lithography process, and 30.1% lower power consumption.

Phenom X3 8600, on the other hand, has a 11.8% higher aggregate performance score, and 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads.

The Phenom X3 8600 is our recommended choice as it beats the Celeron G1101 in performance tests.


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