FX-8100 vs i7-3615QE

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-3615QE
2012
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
3.53
+38.4%
FX-8100
2011
8 cores / 8 threads, 95 Watt
2.55

Core i7-3615QE outperforms FX-8100 by a substantial 38% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-3615QE and FX-8100 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking15361750
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
Power efficiency7.422.54
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Zambezi (2011−2012)
Release date29 April 2012 (12 years ago)12 October 2011 (13 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i7-3615QE 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads88
Base clock speed2.3 GHz2.8 GHz
Boost clock speed3.3 GHz3.7 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)384 KB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)8 MB
L3 cache6144 KB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm32 nm
Die size160 mm2315 mm2
Number of transistors1,400 million1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-3615QE 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
SocketIntel BGA1023AM3+
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3615QE and FX-8100. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-3615QE and FX-8100 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-3615QE and FX-8100 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-3615QE and FX-8100. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesunknown Dual-channelDDR3

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD 4000no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-3615QE and FX-8100.

PCIe versionno data2.0

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.

i7-3615QE 3.53
+38.4%
FX-8100 2.55

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.

i7-3615QE 5601
+38.1%
FX-8100 4055

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.53 2.55
Recency 29 April 2012 12 October 2011
Physical cores 4 8
Chip lithography 22 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 95 Watt

i7-3615QE has a 38.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 months, a 45.5% more advanced lithography process, and 111.1% lower power consumption.

FX-8100, on the other hand, has 100% more physical cores.

The Core i7-3615QE is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-8100 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-3615QE is a notebook processor while FX-8100 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-3615QE and FX-8100, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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