FX-6100 vs i5-9600T

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-9600T
2019
6 cores / 6 threads, 35 Watt
6.06
+161%
FX-6100
2011
6 cores / 6 threads, 95 Watt
2.32

Core i5-9600T outperforms FX-6100 by a whopping 161% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-9600T and FX-6100 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking10871796
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency16.392.31
Architecture codenameno dataZambezi (2011−2012)
Release date1 April 2019 (5 years ago)12 October 2011 (13 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i5-9600T and FX-6100 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads66
Base clock speed2.3 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz3.9 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
L1 cacheno data288 KB
L2 cacheno data6 MB
L3 cache9 MB Intel® Smart Cache8 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 multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-9600T and FX-6100 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
SocketFCLGA1151AM3+
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-9600T and FX-6100. 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++
FMA-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
TSX+-
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
SIPP+-

Security technologies

Core i5-9600T and FX-6100 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-9600T and FX-6100 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 i5-9600T and FX-6100. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR3
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth41.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 630no data
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-9600T and FX-6100 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-9600T and FX-6100 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096 x 2304@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-9600T and FX-6100 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-9600T and FX-6100.

PCIe version3.02.0
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.

i5-9600T 6.06
+161%
FX-6100 2.32

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.

i5-9600T 9621
+161%
FX-6100 3688

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.

i5-9600T 1269
+231%
FX-6100 383

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.

i5-9600T 4322
+252%
FX-6100 1229

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.06 2.32
Recency 1 April 2019 12 October 2011
Chip lithography 14 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 95 Watt

i5-9600T has a 161.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 years, a 128.6% more advanced lithography process, and 171.4% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-9600T is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-6100 in performance tests.


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