FX-8100 vs Core i5-7200U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-7200U
2016
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
2.19

FX-8100 outperforms Core i5-7200U by a significant 20% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-7200U and FX-8100 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking17611644
Place by popularity49not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.62
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i5no data
Architecture codenameKaby Lake (2016−2019)Zambezi (2011−2012)
Release date30 August 2016 (7 years ago)12 October 2011 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$281no data
Current price$582 (2.1x MSRP)$78

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-7200U and FX-8100 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads48
Base clock speed2.5 GHz2.8 GHz
Boost clock speed3.1 GHz3.7 GHz
L1 cache128 KB384 KB
L2 cache512 KB8 MB
L3 cache3 MB8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm32 nm
Die sizeno data315 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierNoYes

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-7200U and FX-8100 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
SocketFCBGA1356,FPBGA1356AM3+
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-7200U and FX-8100. 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++
FMAno data+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX-no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+no data
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP-no data
Smart Response+no data
StatusDiscontinuedno data

Security technologies

Core i5-7200U and FX-8100 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
MPX+no data
Identity Protection+no data
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-7200U and FX-8100 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 i5-7200U and FX-8100. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth34.1 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 620no data
Max video memory32 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+no data
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1 GHzno data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-7200U and FX-8100 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+no data
HDMI+no data
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-7200U and FX-8100 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGAN/Ano data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-7200U and FX-8100 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-7200U and FX-8100.

PCIe version3.02.0
PCI Express lanes12no 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.

i5-7200U 2.19
FX-8100 2.62
+19.6%

FX-8100 outperforms Core i5-7200U by 20% based on our aggregate benchmark results.


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.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

i5-7200U 3386
FX-8100 4046
+19.5%

FX-8100 outperforms Core i5-7200U by 19% in Passmark.

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.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i5-7200U 508
+23.6%
FX-8100 411

Core i5-7200U outperforms FX-8100 by 24% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core.

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.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i5-7200U 1316
FX-8100 1819
+38.2%

FX-8100 outperforms Core i5-7200U by 38% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.19 2.62
Recency 30 August 2016 12 October 2011
Physical cores 2 8
Threads 4 8
Chip lithography 14 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 95 Watt

The FX-8100 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-7200U in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i5-7200U is a notebook processor while FX-8100 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-7200U and FX-8100, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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