Athlon 64 X2 4000+ vs i3-4100M

Aggregate performance score

Core i3-4100M
2013
2 cores / 4 threads, 37 Watt
1.59
+261%
Athlon 64 X2 4000+
2006
2 cores / 2 threads, 89 Watt
0.44

Core i3-4100M outperforms Athlon 64 X2 4000+ by a whopping 261% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-4100M and Athlon 64 X2 4000+ processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking20992947
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i3no data
Power efficiency4.07no data
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Windsor (2006−2007)
Release date4 June 2013 (11 years ago)May 2006 (18 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$225no data

Detailed specifications

Core i3-4100M and Athlon 64 X2 4000+ 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads42
Base clock speed2.5 GHzno data
Boost clock speed2.5 GHz2 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache128 KB256 KB
L2 cache512 KB512K
L3 cache3 MB0 KB
Chip lithography22 nm90 nm
Die size130 mm2220 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Number of transistors960 Million154 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-4100M and Athlon 64 X2 4000+ 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
SocketFCPGA946AM2
Power consumption (TDP)37 Watt89 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-4100M and Athlon 64 X2 4000+. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-

Security technologies

Core i3-4100M and Athlon 64 X2 4000+ technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-4100M and Athlon 64 X2 4000+ 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 Core i3-4100M and Athlon 64 X2 4000+. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3no data
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4600no data
Max video memory2 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-4100M and Athlon 64 X2 4000+ integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
VGA+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-4100M and Athlon 64 X2 4000+ integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.43840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGA2880x1800@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-4100M and Athlon 64 X2 4000+ integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/12no data
OpenGL4.3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-4100M and Athlon 64 X2 4000+.

PCIe version2.0no data
PCI Express lanes16no 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.

i3-4100M 1.59
+261%
Athlon 64 X2 4000+ 0.44

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.

i3-4100M 2519
+264%
Athlon 64 X2 4000+ 692

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i3-4100M 759
+289%
Athlon 64 X2 4000+ 195

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i3-4100M 1527
+321%
Athlon 64 X2 4000+ 363

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.59 0.44
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 22 nm 90 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 37 Watt 89 Watt

i3-4100M has a 261.4% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more threads, a 309.1% more advanced lithography process, and 140.5% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-4100M is our recommended choice as it beats the Athlon 64 X2 4000+ in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i3-4100M is a notebook processor while Athlon 64 X2 4000+ is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-4100M and Athlon 64 X2 4000+, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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