FX-4100 vs i7-2760QM

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-2760QM
2011
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
2.83
+67.5%

i7-2760QM outperforms FX-4100 by an impressive 67% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-2760QM and FX-4100 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking16542029
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Zambezi (2011−2012)
Release date4 September 2011 (12 years ago)12 October 2011 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$378no data

Detailed specifications

Core i7-2760QM and FX-4100 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads84
Base clock speed2.4 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed3.5 GHz3.8 GHz
Bus typeDMI 2.0no data
Bus rate4 × 5 GT/sno data
Multiplier24no data
L1 cache256 KB192 KB
L2 cache1 MB4096 KB
L3 cache6 MB8192 KB
Chip lithography32 nm32 nm
Die size216 mm2315 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C71 °C
Number of transistors1160 Million1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier-+
P0 Vcore voltageno dataMin: 1.1 V - Max: 1.4125 V

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-2760QM and FX-4100 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCBGA1224,FCPGA988AM3+
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-2760QM and FX-4100. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXno data
AES-NI++
FMA++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
StatusDiscontinuedno data

Security technologies

Core i7-2760QM and FX-4100 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-2760QM and FX-4100 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 i7-2760QM and FX-4100. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.598 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 3000no data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.3 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-2760QM and FX-4100 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
SDVO+no data
CRT+no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-2760QM and FX-4100.

PCIe version2.0n/a
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.

i7-2760QM 2.83
+67.5%
FX-4100 1.69

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.

i7-2760QM 4371
+67.5%
FX-4100 2610

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.

i7-2760QM 543
+35.8%
FX-4100 400

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.

i7-2760QM 1636
+61%
FX-4100 1016

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.83 1.69
Recency 4 September 2011 12 October 2011
Threads 8 4
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 95 Watt

i7-2760QM has a 67.5% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more threads, and 111.1% lower power consumption.

FX-4100, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 month.

The Core i7-2760QM is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-4100 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-2760QM is a notebook processor while FX-4100 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-2760QM and FX-4100, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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